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Thurrock Group

We are the Thurrock 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

An easy flat walk mostly on hard surfaces along paths.

Lunch at The Royal Oak, a McMullen pub.

Views of the River Lea/ canals and the surrounding countryside.

Sunday, 6 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 62701 79241
Nearest postcode:
RM17 5SA
what3words:
range.limbs.risen
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Rectory Road Car Park, north end of Denecroft Gardens

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 36822 00355
Nearest postcode:
EN8 7HG
what3words:
lace.smiled.soap
Start time:
10:00 am

Longcroft Drive. Heading west, follow the A121 past the White Water Centre entrance. After passing 2 turnings on your left you will come up to a set of traffic lights. Just past the traffic lights you will pass a JET garage on your right and then see on your left a large Vauxhall garage 'Bristol Street Motors' The garage is on the corner of Longcroft Drive. Turn into Longcroft Drive and park anywhere on the right.

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