Seafront Stretch

South East Essex Group

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Overview

A level walk along the seafront from Shoeburyness to Benfleet. The paths are good and relatively mud-free. We will stop in Old Leigh for 1.5 hours for a lunch stop. Please make own arrangements.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/

As the C2C railway line follows alongside much of the seafront, there are options for walkers to shorten their walk, if the weather or circumstances become difficult.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 93968 85045
Nearest postcode:: SS3 9DU
what3words:: baths.thunder.pitch

Start time:: 10:00 am

Outside Shoeburyness Railway station. SS3 9DU. baths.thunder.pitch

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 77703 85923
Nearest postcode:: SS7 1BZ
what3words:: navy.drop.event

Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

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