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

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Overview

This walk starts in Southminster where we head across the countryside and along the coast to the picturesque coastal town of Burnham on Crouch.  This is a varied walk where we take in villages, coastline and countryside.

At Burnham there is the option to do the Burnham Art Trail, where local artists showcase their talent. The Art Trail takes 1-2 hours to do.   After this, there is a further option to visit one of the local pubs (or beforehand).

 

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point is at Southminster rail station at 10:45 for an 11:00 start.  There is car parking at the station and cost is £4.20 to park.

Transport back is via train from Burnham to Southminster.  Alternatively the train from Burnham can go direct to Wickford, with a change there for Chelmsford.  The trains leave Burnham every 45 minutes. 

The group walk at a steady pace of 2.5 miles an hour, and there is requirement of all walkers to respect the general pace.

Walking boots / shoes are recommended.  There will be a short snack stop (just under half way) to refresh on route.   

Numbers are strictly limited and places need to be prebooked with the walk leader.

Please also note that this walk is subject to any rail timetable changes being made nearer the event.

The walk has a meet time of 10:45 for a 11:00 start.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 96203 99563
Nearest postcode:
CM0 7DA
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Start time:
10:45 am

Meeting point is at Southminster rail station at 10:45 for an 11:00 start. There is car parking at the station and cost is £4.20 to park.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 95196 95590
Nearest postcode:
CM0 8BG
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Trains back to the start from here

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