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

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

Overview

Return of a regular crowd-pleaser. A bracing seaside pre-Christmas stroll. In the morning we have an atmospheric walk along the Thames Estuary with distant views of Kent. If time, we may make a brief diversion onto Two Tree Island.

Lunch is in Old Leigh with various options including festive fish and chips at the Mayflower https://www.mayfloweroldleigh.co.uk/. I will make a lunch booking so can anyone who wants lunch please let me know by December 5th,

In the afternoon we walk along the promenade to Southend with the prospect of tea , coffee and ice cream, returning from Southend Central station. Potential drop-out points at Leigh, Chalkwell and Westcliff. 

Saturday, 20 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

We catch the 9.15 train from Liverpool Street, meeting at Benfleet Station at 10.00. You should buy a day return to Southend Central.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77703 85923
Nearest postcode:
SS7 1NF
what3words:
navy.drop.event
Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 88157 85520
Nearest postcode:
SS1 1AH
what3words:
rocket.fishery.mole
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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