BasildonLeigh-on-Sea

Baslei one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

131m

Descent

154m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Basildon and Leigh-on-Sea.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Basildon and Leigh-on-Sea.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (2)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (2)

Downloads - 6

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 17.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 6.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

25.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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4X October 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Basildon
Grid Ref TQ7035888349
Lat / Lon 51.56828° / 0.45668°
Easting / Northing 570,358E / 188,349N
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Leigh-on-Sea
Grid Ref TQ8319785798
Lat / Lon 51.54135° / 0.64040°
Easting / Northing 583,197E / 185,798N
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Baslei One's land is

Arable 20.9%
Marshes 12.5%
Pasture 21.3%
Urban 40.3%
Woods 5.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


David Sanderson

24 Feb 2024 Winter

Directs you to walk through the grounds of a private care home.


Hugh Hudson

24 Feb 2024 (edited 25 Feb 2024) Winter

Walked from Basildon to Leigh. Most of this route is fine, but very muddy and slippery in wet winter conditions. Unfortunately I am going to have to fail it and submit an alternative because the route down into Vange does not work as drawn - the GPX suggests turning left onto Downs Grove but there is no route through to London Road that way - the route that works goes straight across (see BASLEI two). This is likely to mislead potential walkers so I can't pass it as drawn.

I have posted a more detailed review with pictures on BasLei two.


Alex Thornton

03 Aug 2023 Summer

I walked this East to West and was familiar with much of the path to Pitsea Station. The route to this point is a mix of wide gravel paths and narrow muddy paths, not suitable for wheels. Once the route gets to Pitsea it becomes much more urban and trickier to navigate, the stretch across the golf course in particular, GPS track helped me it here.


Strider

15 Oct 2022 Autumn

I walked from Basildon to Leigh-on-Sea. I did this over two days having paused at Pitsea.
From Basildon station there is a short stretch of roadside walking before crossing a golf course. The path across the course is not well marked and easy to take a wrong turn. There are narrow paths, kissing gates and cycle barriers, no wheels allowed! Exiting the golf course the road goes down hill and there are pedestrian staircases down to the main road. The main road (B1464) is boring and takes you under the A13 and past Pitsea Railway Station.
There is a viewpoint at Pitsea Mount and I took a short detour off path to the top to see a view across the estuary and the ruin of St Michael's church. Very steep.
A short suburban road ,across a patch of grass into a field beside the railway. From here the walk changes from suburban to open countryside. The open fields are full of birds many of which I could only hear in the reeds. The marsh land changed to farm land and after St Margret's church became a narrow muddy track. After passing under the A130 the path turns over a stile and through 3 fields with ponies, and here's a problem.
The path is obstructed by a fence (see photo). I have chosen to ignore this for the following reasons. It is a clearly marked signposted right of way. The path is well trodden, and had been used earlier that day (footprints in the dew). Ducking through the fence is easier and quicker than climbing the stile to enter the field and does no damage. The alternative would be to follow the Coastal Path to the South adding some distance to the route.
The path carries on alongside the railway, then behind houses to Benfleet Marsh which are in fact playing fields with a track toward Benfleet town. The town is on a hill and has shops for snacks and coffee and has views of the estuary. There is a steep path downhill to Benfleet Downs. The downs are open marshy fields with cows that undulate for the next 5km all the way to Leigh-on-sea. Wide open skies and lots of birds make this interesting. There is a turn-off for a Rare Breeds Farm with tea rooms near Hadleigh Castle. There is a slight rise in the path as it approaches Leigh-on-Sea and a short stretch by the road to the station. Shops and cafes close by.
The begining is urban and difficult to navigate in places, followed by easy to navigate open countryside. Most of this walk is lovely and has quite a bit of variety, I enjoyed the wide open spaces of the marshes with views across the estuary, probably wet and muddy in winter. Not for wheels.


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Ascent

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Descent

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