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Rochford & Castle Point Group

We are the Rochford & Castle Point 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

Walk from Hullbridge to Hockley woods via Hockley Church and back along parts of the Saffron Way

Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
180m / 591ft
Type:
circular

Free parking at Hullbridge Recreation Park, head towards the river and turn right onto Pooles Lane and the car park is a quarter of a mile along the road on the Left

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 81507 95515
Nearest postcode:
SS5 6PX
what3words:
ranks.breakaway.peachy
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at Recreation Park Pooles Lane

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