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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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 linear walk to Purfleet Station led by Thomas G (Mobile No: 07775 676 092) joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group with negligible ascent ‐ about 3.5 to 4 hours of walking - plus optional visit of the RSPB Rainham Marshes Reserve. Sunset is at 16.11so light for walking to 16.40 hours. Map: E162, L177.

For full details of the walk please go to https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/hornchurch-purfleet-ingrebourne-valley-rainham-marshes.

Wednesday 17 January 2024
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Use Freedom Pass or Zones1-6 ticket plus single Purfleet to Rainham.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53845 86201
Nearest postcode:
RM12 6TG
what3words:
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Start time:
10:45 am

Hornchurch Underground Station (District line, Zone 6) - about 40 minutes from Tower Hill. Meet at exit hall at top of stairs at 10:45.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 55433 78155
Nearest postcode:
RM19 1PP
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Purfleet Station ‐ on the Grays branch of the Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness line ‐ 1 stop beyond Rainham (Zone 6 boundary). Trains to Fenchurch Street, calling at Barking and West Ham (some trains stop at Limehouse for DLR).

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