COSTAL £5 WALK : LEIGH ON SEA to SOUTHEND

SCENIC ROUTE : Enjoy a Daytrip by rail from London to Leigh-on-Sea followed by a beachfront walk to Southend on Sea (which can lay claim to being London's top seaside resort).

This will be Part 2 of our Essex Country and Coast walk. You can RSVP separately on the link below if you wish to go on the earlier (11.30am) Part 1 of the walk (4 miles) from Benfleet to Hadleigh Castle and Leigh-on-Sea.

Otherwise arrive early if you wish to enjoy Leigh on Sea, perhaps partake in a pot of traditional cockles, or visit the The Mayflower for a tasty ice cream or a generous portion of Cod and Chips. You can also visit the Heritage centre, where you will see the very small rooms a family of 10 lived in, interesting photographs and literature on the history of this small fishing village. Or you can simply sit on the decking of the Peter Boat pub to enjoy lunch or just enjoy the view looking out to sea with a nice cold drink. There are quite a few nice pubs here.

**Our walk starts at 2.30pm from outside the Mayflower fish and chip shop in the old town High Street of Leigh-on-Sea.
To reach the Mayflower walk for about 1/4 mile from Leigh-on-Sea railway station along the coast with the sea on your right.
If travelling from London, trains are running from London Fenchurch Street Station. Note that there will not be a host at Fenchurch Station.
It will be cheaper to purchase a return ticket to Southend Central Station. Full fare is £18.30 return, but you can get discounts for railcards, Oyster 60 or Freedom passes. If you want to travel in a group of three or more to get the group discount ticket, use the comments section on the meetup event to organise this with other members.*******

After a leisurely walk along the sea front we will head to the Cliffs Pavilion for a coffee or beer while taking in the beautiful sea views. Then we will continue by winding back down to the sea front through the cliff gardens to the pier, before finishing at the Last Post pub in Southend

BUY RETURN TICKET TO SOUTHEND CENTRAL VIA LEIGH ON SEA.
Use the comments section below if you wish to meet up with other members to purchase a group ticket (group of 3 plus) and travel together.
Train times above are estimated - You are advised not to book any rail tickets until a few days before the walk when weather conditions are known.

Walking distance approx. 4 miles.

Trains to/from Fenchurch Street after 5pm are every half hour.

START POINT:The Mayflower, 6 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2EN

MID POINT/CATCH UP POINT:Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS0 7RA

PUB at END: The Last Post, Weston Road, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1AS

NOTICE OF RISKS: Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit and be able to walk for two miles without a break. In these walks we cross busy roads and there is a steep gradient up to the clifftops. Please wear good sturdy shoes, If you require insurance for this walks then you must arrange this yourself. Unfortunately no dogs or small children are allowed on this walk

RAIN POLICY: - Light rain is not a problem. However if torrential rain is forecast please check this page on the morning of the walk for an update.

FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air at a couple of seaside towns popular with Londoners. Improve your overall fitness levels on a scenic coastal walk

Anyone wishing to travel back to London sooner may do so, but be mindful that you must travel with a group matching the number on your group save ticket. Trains to Fenchurch Street are every half hour.

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