ELIZABETH LINE WALK SERIES: Shenfield to Brentwood, 10.4 miles, moderate

Today’s walk will take us through the Essex countryside as well as taking in some of the local views. From Shenfield station, we’ll head towards Hutton Mount before heading towards Hanging Hill Lane. Here, we’ll turn left onto it before turning right onto the footpath to takes us out of Shenfield, and crossing Hall Green Lane, walk through Hutton Cricket Ground before walking along Hutton Village before turning right onto the footpath through the fields. At the crossroads, we’ll turn right onto another footpath to pass Creasey's Farm and Bladen's Wood to take us into Ingrave. Here, we’ll cross over Brentwood Road to walk into Thorndon Country Park to head towards the Snake Statue, Gruffalo's Child and the Donkey Lane Plantation before walking past Hartswood Hospital onto Mascalls Lane.

Shortly after passing the hospital, turn right onto a footpath that takes you through Clement's Wood and Warley Country Park. Then when you get to Kavanagh's Road, turn left onto it to walk under the railway before turning right onto Hubert Road. This should take you onto a footpath that takes you towards St James's Road towards our finishing point at Brentwood station. For those who want a pint at the end of the walk, we’ll be stopping off at The Brewery Tap, which is a short walk from the station.

Ascent: 99m.

This walk will be led by Michael v..

Please see our website for more information about the group.

TRAINS:

The recommended train to get from Reading is 09:20 GWR service that arrives at Paddington at 09:44. This'll give you enough time to get the 10:00 Elizabeth line service that arrives in Shenfield at 10:55.

DRIVING:

Due to the cost of parking in London and ULEZ, it’s recommended that you don’t drive to Shenfield. Alternatively, you can park at Reading station and take the train from there, where parking fees apply.

DOGS:

Dogs are welcome on this walk as long as they're kept under control.

Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day in enough time to be helpful.