We are the Hike Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The walk was originally planned as a linear route from Shoeburyness to Leigh-on-Sea (via Southend Pier). However, due to engineering works, there will be no train service between Leigh-on-Sea and Southend Central.
Therefore, this will now be a circular walk starting and finishing in Leigh-on-Sea. We’ll follow the seafront, take in the full length of Southend Pier, and then return and finish in Old Leigh.
Please note there is a £3 fee to walk the pier, and dogs are not permitted on the pier.
Poppies on the Pier
As a poignant tribute for Remembrance Day, from 5 - 16 November 2025, Southend Pier will be transformed into the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation. From the shore to the pier head, the railings will be lined with over 60,000 hand-crafted knitted and crocheted poppies, donated by people from across the UK and around the world
Lunch : Please bring a packed lunch. We will stop at the Pier Head, where there is a bar, café, and toilet facilities available.
Meeting Point : We will meet in Leigh-on-Sea Station Car Park - Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ET
Finish Point : The walk will conclude at Old Leigh, where there are pubs, cafe's and fish n chip shops.
Meet in the Main Car Park directly behind the Station (over the bridge)
