Abberton Reservoir

Thurrock Group

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Overview

Walking from Abberton on paths and quiet lanes and woods lunch at Donkey and Buskins Layer de la Haye, shorter afternoon along paths with good views of reservoir, opportunity to use visitor centre for refreshments after walk.

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 70818 83568
Nearest postcode:: SS17 9BB
what3words:: after.forks.fend

Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Giffords Cross Car Park, corner of Giffords Cross Road and Church Road, Corringham

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 96229 17680
Nearest postcode:: CO2 0EU
what3words:: continues.pink.last

Start time:: 10:00 am

Abberton Reservoir car park at front by causeway not main visitor car park.

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