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South East Essex Group

We are the South East Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 from Upminster Bridge tube station.  Through the country parks to rainham C2C rail station.

Meet at front entrance of station 

Good paths but can be puddles after rain.

Nice visitor centre for halfway stop and finish at lovely stables cafe in rainham hall.

About 10 mins of urban road walking at each end

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

RAF bits and bobs along the way

Steps at Upminster Bridge tube station 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 55035 86754
Nearest postcode:
RM12 6PL
what3words:
season.patch.neck
Start time:
10:30 am

Road entrance

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 52085 82049
Nearest postcode:
RM13 9FY
what3words:
lakes.loads.modest
Estimated finish time:
1:30 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