We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Nice coastal walk fairly flat with lovely views over the Thames Estuary.
Starting from Benfleet train station to Hadleigh Country Park (home of the Olympic Mountain bike track). Then onto the ruin of the 13th century Hadleigh Castle. Onto old Leigh where we stop for lunch. Lots of places for food, drink and toilets. After lunch we follow the sea wall through Chalkwell and Westcliff to Southend pier where we finish.
The walk can be extended with an optional walk along the world's longest Pier (1.3 miles) and 1.3 miles back. The cost for pier is £3.10 or £2.10 for over 60s.(ID required).
Return fare to Benfleet from Southend Central (Cliftown Road) is £1.45 with a senior railcard and £2.20 without.
There is a Wetherspoons (The Last Post) in Cliftown Road opposite Southend Central station, from where we get the train back to Benfleet, if anyone fancies a drink or bite to eat before our journey back.
Please can you email Angela on sonia6689@virginmedia.com if interested.
Benfleet Train Station SS7 1NF Parking School Lane car park SS7 1NF £3.70 for a day
