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Overview

Last day of the Saffron Trail to Southend On Sea. 

Please bring a light lunch.

The intention is to finish the walk at the landward end of Southend pier and then find some fish and chips on the seafront. After this we shall catch a bus back to the cars from York Road bus station which is not far from the sea front

Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83560 89641
Nearest postcode:
SS9 5AE
what3words:
loud.gentle.scam
Start time:
10:00 am

Edwards Hall Car Park (Free)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 88444 85077
Nearest postcode:
SS1 1EE
what3words:
youth.advice.beats
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Southend Pier

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