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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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

Overview

A linear estuary and coastal walk in Essex.  We start at Benfleet and finish at Southend-on-Sea with good views all the way.   We pass through Hadleigh Downs Country Park, Hadleigh Castle, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff and finally along the coast ending at Southend on Sea where there is an optional meal before returning on the train to London.  There will be opportunities to stop along the way for refreshments and toilets, but bring a picnic.

Train at 1019 from Fenchurch Street Station which is a short walk from Tower Hill tube (D&C line).  If you arrive just before 1015 this allows  Freedom Pass and Oyster 60+ users to board the tube after 0900.  Get a return to Southend from Upminster (Zone 6 boundary) if using a Freedom Pass or Oyster 60+.  Take the 1019 train to Southend and get off at Benfleet - arrives at 1058.  The return journey is on the same line from Southend Central.  

 

 

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 77703 85923
Nearest postcode:
SS7 1NF
what3words:
navy.drop.event
Start time:
11:00 am

Benfleet Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 88339 85593
Nearest postcode:
SS1 2JZ
what3words:
warns.backed.fees
Estimated finish time:
4:30 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