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Overview

A walk through the beautiful woods of South Essex with a picnic lunch🧺 on Thundersley Common. We walk past the Woodman's Arms if you would like a pub lunch (please arrange for yourself - see link below). 

Friday, 13 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://woodmans-arms.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 83332 87722
Nearest postcode:
SS9 4LS
what3words:
sulk.commented.wonderfully
Start time:
10:15 am

Belfairs Wood Car Park off Eastwood Road North, on the north side next to the Bowling Club & stables

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE