Connect Southend-on-Sea with Slow Ways
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more walks and reviews are needed to fully connect Southend-on-Sea to the verified network. Can you give a hike and help?
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Southend-on-Sea’s two Slow Ways are 75% checked
Help connect Southend-on-Sea
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Southend-on-Sea’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Southend-on-Sea from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Leigh-on-Sea—Southend-on-Sea
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Leigsou one |
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1 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 37m | Descent 61m | ||
Rochford—Southend-on-Sea
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Rocsou one |
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5 X |
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Double check | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 24m | Descent 46m |
Collective progress
88% of Southend-on-Sea’s two route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to Southend-on-Sea’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Southend-on-Sea
13km out of 13km have been walked and reviewed
37km of reviews have been shared in Southend-on-Sea
Latest Updates
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....
Hilary Walden
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....
Slow Ways Darren
It was high tide and the sea was close to the path, perhaps not a walk to do in stormy weather! Close to Southsea the path climbs stairs and steep slopes through park and gardens and along the cliff top with good views....
Strider
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....
Saira
Footpaths are awful, overgrown, not cleared through farmers fields and large dips and curbs, narrow access making it impossible for wheels. Route is incorrect in two places, trying to use private roads or non existent footpaths...
Alex Thornton
Slow Ways added Leigsou one, a new walk from Leigh-on-Sea to Southend-on-Sea
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Rocsou one, a new walk from Rochford to Southend-on-Sea
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Southend-on-Sea’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TQ8806985489
Lat / Lon
51.53697° / 0.71041°
Easting / Northing
588,069E / 185,489N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Southend-on-Sea's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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