Connect Southend-on-Sea with Slow Ways
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Southend-on-Sea’s two Slow Ways are 75% checked
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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.
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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 | |
Rochford—Southend-on-Sea
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Rocsou two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Rochford—Southend-on-Sea
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Rocsou three |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 30m | Descent 50m |
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Collective progress
69% of Southend-on-Sea’s two route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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10 people have contributed to Southend-on-Sea’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Southend-on-Sea
30km out of 30km have been walked and reviewed
86km of reviews have been shared in Southend-on-Sea
Latest Updates
As previously noted, the implied path south from Eastern Avenue to Station Approach (Prittlewell Railway Station) does not exist. The route now crosses back east over the railway line that it previously crossed west on Eastern Avenue (to no good purpose)....
James Piers Taylor
It takes the good qualities of Rocsou one, addresses issues with that route identified by reviewers and incorporates their suggestions....
James Piers Taylor
James Piers Taylor added Rocsou three, a new walk from Rochford to Southend-on-Sea
Walk this routeIf Rochford railway station is open then the footbridge provides access to the path into the golf course avoiding the short traipse around West Street and Hall Road. The southwards route down Victoria Avenue leads directly to Southend Victoria railway station on the Great Eastern mainline....
James Piers Taylor
A few notes on the GPX plot: firstly fitter walkers may want to use the shortcut with steps down to the Leigh High Road....
Hugh Hudson
Further north, the bridle path which runs alongside the industrial estate between the river Roche and Tinkers Lane is just clear enough for a baby shetland to pass, but it’s really still crowded by foliage, and we were put off by a possible sighting of giant hogweed, so turned back....
Jane Taylor
Alex Thornton added Rocsou two, a new walk from Rochford to Southend-on-Sea
Walk this routeThe official route does have some steps and steep oaths which can be easily avoided by making a slight diversion via Shorefield Rd...
Alex Thornton
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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