Shenfield to Brentwood linear walk using the Elizabeth Line

West Essex Group

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Overview

Meet: Shenfield station. This walk will take us through Ingrave and Thorndon Country Park, mainly through woods. Could be muddy. Suggest you bring your own lunch. Finish: Brentwood station around 15.00 depending on pace of group.

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 61360 94996
Nearest postcode:: CM15 8PA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 59397 93027
Nearest postcode:: CM14 4EW
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

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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
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