Leigh-on-Sea — Southend-on-Sea

Leigsou one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

37m

Descent

61m

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

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
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 110.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 17.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 3.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (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.

15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

90.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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1X October 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Leigh-on-Sea
Grid Ref TQ8319785798
Lat / Lon 51.54135° / 0.64040°
Easting / Northing 583,197E / 185,798N
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Southend-on-Sea
Grid Ref TQ8806985489
Lat / Lon 51.53697° / 0.71041°
Easting / Northing 588,069E / 185,489N
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Leigsou One's land is

Intertidal flats 11.8%
Marshes 0.9%
Pasture 10.1%
Urban 77.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Alex Thornton

03 Aug 2023 Summer
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I walked this East to West and it is an easy route mostly on wide paths suitable for wheels. The official route does have some steps and steep oaths which can be easily avoided by making a slight diversion via Shorefield Rd.

Hilary Walden

12 Apr 2023 Spring
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Walked this in reverse on a winter morning and the sun shone. Quite flat apart from the path down the cliff at Southend.
Struck me as a safe-feeling walk for a single female to do.
Lots to look at.

Dan Barron

26 Jan 2023 Winter
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Lovely route along the sea front.

Slow Ways Darren

16 Dec 2022 Autumn
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A relatively accessible beautiful walking route between Leigh on Sea and Southend. I walked it in the reverse direction but I don't think that makes any difference. It is a lovely wide easy walk through the pedestrianised Southend and then along the sea front. There are many places for refreshments including amazing Belgian chips and lots of pubs, restaurants and sea food stalls in the old port of Leigh.

Strider

15 Oct 2022 Autumn
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I walked from Leigh-on-sea to Southend-on-sea on a moody Autumn day.
Out of the station turn down toward the sea the road goes behind fishing warehouses and marinas before emerging at the seafront with cafes, tea houses, pubs, shops and galleries. Then it is sea-front most of the way. There is a lot to see and good views, big skies. It was high tide and the sea was close to the path, perhaps not a walk to do in stormy weather! But even at high tide there are little stony beachs and I wandered along for a little beach combing finding piles of clothing belonging to the many swimmers, brrrr.
There is an obelisk called the Crow Stone and opposite, on the Isle of Grain, is a similar one called the London Stone, they mark the end of the Thames Estuary and the beginning of the North Sea. There are toilets along the seafront and it is flat with plenty of benches, more of a dawdle than a hike.
Close to Southsea the path climbs stairs and steep slopes through park and gardens and along the cliff top with good views. There is a cliff funicular railway to take you up/down if you have wheels, but the website says it is only open on Saturdays, 50p. This may change peak season.
The Cliff road takes you to Southend town shopping centre and the railway station is at the far end.
This was a lovely walk with lots of interest. Suitable for wheels with small detours but expect steep slopes.

Saira

22 Jan 2022 Winter
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I really enjoyed this walk (and its one I’ve done many times.) It’s very flat and direct, with lovely sweeping views across the estuary. There are many places to stop for tea (lunch or snacks) on the way.

If you’re a wheelchair user, as an alternative to going up to Westcliffe Parade through the gardens, you can keep on along the seafront/ Western Esplanade until you get to Southend Cliff Railway. This will take you up to the high street.

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