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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.

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

These two walks can follow on or you may decide to do the town walk only (3 1/2 miles). The start, midpoint and finish are all in the car park where  we will  also have a short break nearby.  Leigh is an historic  fishing port. There is a hill leading up from the river to the shopping area. The Island is flat walking but may be muddy. We will briefly visit the Bird Lagoons. This leg is 2 1/2 miles

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a snack and drink if you wish. The nearest public transport is Leigh Station. 
New walkers are welcome to join us without commitment.  Guidance dogs only.

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 82462 85318
Nearest postcode:
SS9 2GB
what3words:
verge.vocab.motor
Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park. 1st on the left after the Island Bridge. SS9 2GB. verge.vocab.motor

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