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Overview

An easy walk along Benfleet Creek then up to Hadleigh Castle and on to the Visitor Centre for lunch before returning to the car park

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77861 85993
Nearest postcode:
SS7 1LX
what3words:
crown.remedy.area
Start time:
10:00 am

Benfleet Station Car Park School Lane Benfleet £3.50 all day at weekends

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