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Overview

This is a relaxed, linear walk station to station (Shoeburyness to Leigh-on-sea)

 

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

We’ll follow the seafront all the way from Shoeburyness to Leigh-on-Sea, with a walk out to the end of Southend Pier included. (Dogs are not permitted on the pier). There’s a small entry fee for the pier (apx £3 – card or cash accepted).

We’ll stop for lunch at the pier head, where there’s a café, bar, and toilets.

At the end of the walk, there’s the option to stop in Old Leigh for a pint of cockles, an ice cream, candy floss, some chips, a drink, or all of the above.

Transport and Parking:

  • Trains: Both Shoeburyness and Leigh-on-Sea stations are on the C2C line, with regular trains throughout the day.
  • Driving: Parking is available at both stations, but if the weather’s good, local traffic on August weekends can be bad especially mid to late afternoon. A good alternative is to park at Pitsea Station (SS16 4UD) and take the train from there to avoid the bottlenecks.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 93929 85091
Nearest postcode:
SS3 9BN
what3words:
kept.sticky.skyrocket
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside the main entrance of the station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 83137 85770
Nearest postcode:
SS9 2ET
what3words:
risen.garden.lamp
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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