Day Six of the Saffron Trail to Southend On Sea

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Overview

Day Six of the Saffron Trail to Southend On Sea.

Please note the meeting time to give us time to arrange transport and get to the Start Point for 10.00 am

Please bring a Picnic lunch, there may be the opportunity for a drink at the end of the walk before we make our way back to pick up the cars.

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Please contact the walk leader if you are intending to join the walk to ensure that we have enough cars to move people around in. I have set up a WhatsApp group so if you intend to walk with us I will add you to this for information sharing purposes

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 83591 89642
Nearest postcode:: SS9 5AE
what3words:: always.aspect.pest

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Park in Edwards Hall Car Park (Free)

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 78040 94701
Nearest postcode:: SS11 7RF
what3words:: failed.prominent.herds

Start time:: 9:30 am

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 83560 89641
Nearest postcode:: SS9 5AE
what3words:: loud.gentle.scam

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

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