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South East Essex Group

We are the South East Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

A circular walk around Thorndon Country Park.

Walk starts from the South Car Park (parking fee of £6.30), we will walk through fields and woods. Walking boots are required as there will definitely be mud! The area is hilly in places. If it’s a clear day you can see over to The Thames and London.


Bring a snack and refreshments for elevenses. We will take a break by the Visitor’s Centre.

There will be a lunch break at the Green outside the Greyhound Pub in Little Warley. Anyone wanting lunch at the pub, we will take up to a one hour break should you wish to make your own arrangements.

 

Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
161.8m / 531ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only.

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
what3words:
cake.cheetahs.shells
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Use What3words rather than the postcode

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 63326 89915
Nearest postcode:
CM13 3LH
what3words:
stump.raced.spices
Start time:
10:00 am

CM13. 3LH. Stump.raced.spices

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