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Thurrock Group

We are the Thurrock 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

A fairly flat walk through woodland and fields to the Anchor or Smugglers Inn, where we stop for lunch.

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 70821 83563
Nearest postcode:
SS17 9BB
what3words:
push.renew.panic
Meeting time:
9:20 am

Giffords Cross Car Park, corner of Giffords Cross Road and Church Road, Corringham

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83378 92377
Nearest postcode:
SS5 4RQ
what3words:
earphones.trek.elite
Start time:
10:00 am

Hockley Woods Car Park

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