Thorndon Park Circular

South East Essex Group

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Overview

A circular walk around Thorndon Country Park.

Walk starts from the South Car Park (parking fee), we will walk through fields and woods. Walking boots are required as there’s bound to be mud!

Bring a snack and refreshments for elevenses.

There will be a lunch break at the visitors centre with limited sandwiches and snacks.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 146.6m / 481ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 78778 93325
Nearest postcode:: SS11 8SW
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

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Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 63308 89918
Nearest postcode:: CM13 3LH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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