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Richmond Group

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

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk is moderate, up a steep hill and along the edge of the Benfleet Downs with some good views. We pass Hadleigh Country Park and Belton Hills before arriving at Leigh-on-Sea Station where we will meet up with the walkers who would like to do just the following shorter walk.

Saturday, 15 November 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Update on Saturday 15th November Walk to Southend.

C2C have engineering works on Saturday between Leigh on sea and Southend which only affects the return journey. Some train times has changed though and a route.

 

Benfleet to Leigh on sea.

The train now leaves West Ham 09.42hrs arr 10.19 hrs

The route has changed we will now be walking the Kings Charles 111 Coastal walk. With a different terrain and landscape.

The route is open to the weather elements - no shelter.

 

Leigh on sea to Southend. 

Train now leaves West Ham 11.42 hrs arr 12.19 hrs

Please consider eating picnic on the train. As this section may become drinks stop only, as a result of the predicted weather.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77703 85923
Nearest postcode:
SS7 1BZ
what3words:
navy.drop.event
Start time:
10:15 am

Benfleet Station (Fenchurch Street 9:30, West Ham 9:39 or Jubilee Line from Waterloo change West Ham for 9:39 service to Benfleet - arrive 10:13)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 83085 85782
Nearest postcode:
SS9 2ET
what3words:
stuff.blows.lamp
Estimated finish time:
12:20 pm

Leigh-on-Sea Railway Station

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