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The Fabulous Chafford Gorges

Summary

If you were looking for tranquil paths, dramatic chalk cliffs, lakes, woods, wildflowers, natural treasures and pre-historic remains, you might not look at the area between Grays in SW Essex and Lakeside. But here they are, a hidden gem.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Walking time:
02h 34m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Grays Station. SW Essex

lat: 51.4764705

lon: 0.3218151

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