Shoeburyness to Leigh on Sea

Thurrock Group

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Overview

We will take the train to Shoeburyness then walk back to Leigh on Sea, through the old barracks and Gunnersbury Park, then along the sea front through Southend. Lunch at Southend with plenty of choices of pubs, tea rooms etc. Plenty of opportunities to cut the walk short if needed.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:55 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 83202 85790
Nearest postcode:: SS9 2ET
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet at Leigh on Sea Station at 09.30 to catch the 09.37 train to Shoeburyness. For those wishing to use trains rather than driving to Leigh then 09.04 from Grays, 09.16 from SLH.

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 93974 85040
Nearest postcode:: SS3 9AW
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Start time:: 9:55 am

Meet outside Shoeburyness station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 83085 85782
Nearest postcode:: SS9 2ET
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Leigh on Sea Station

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