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South East Essex Group

We are the South East Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

We walk from Garon car park through the golf course to the River Roach. We return via fields to Garon. Flat walking. One stile. Please bring old gloves, a litter picker if you have one. I have no doubt we will be able to find a little litter as we finish.

 

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We visit a Bronze Age site and the old Shopland church time allowing.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 89774 87539
Nearest postcode:
SS2 4FA
what3words:
switch.spoke.oppose
Start time:
10:00 am

Garon Leisure Centre, Artillery Way, Southend on Sea Essex

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking