Southchurch to Thorpe Bay & West Beach

South East Essex Group

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Overview

Walk along sea front to HM Coast Guards and along wall to West Beach back through barracks to car park

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 89714 85182
Nearest postcode:: SS1 2XA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Southchurch car park, Northumberland Crescent, Southend

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unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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Join now for just £3.58 per month