Upminster and Hornchurch Circular Walk

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Overview

A walk along the Ingrebourne River to Hornchurch Country Park with a stop at the visitors centre

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Hornchurch Country Park was the site of RAF Hornchurch, a Battle of Britain fighter base. Some surviving features of the base will be seen during the walk and there is a small museum display in the visitors centre.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 54957 85702
Nearest postcode:: RM14 2XY
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Start time:: 10:15 am

The Optimist PH Car Park, Hacton Lane. Please make a purchase in the pub if using the carpark NB this is within the ULEZ charge zone

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