Walks you can reach from Pitsea by train
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Benfleet Station Circular via Leigh on Sea (Essex)
3m direct from Pitsea.
15km.
Hilly woodland, narrow grassy paths, open estuary waterscape, wide flat creek-side track, and gentrifying seaside town. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Benfleet Station to Leigh-on-Sea Station (Essex)
3m direct from Pitsea.
8km.
Hilly woodland, narrow grassy paths, Hadleigh Country Park, and estuary views. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Benfleet Circular via Leigh on Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Laindon Station Circular (Essex)
6m direct from Pitsea.
20km. 5h.
Hilly Essex countryside, ancient and modern woods, flower-rich meadows, farmland, panoramic Thames Estuary views, and conservation village. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Leigh-on-Sea Station to Shoeburyness Station (Essex)
8m direct from Pitsea.
12km.
Flat coastal path, seaside promenade, harbour, mudflats, beach huts, residential streets, open grassy seafront, and army training area margins. MOD closures apply.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Tilbury Town Station to East Tilbury Station (Essex)
15m direct from Pitsea.
13km.
Flat Thames Estuary coast path, riverside sea wall, wild flower meadows, salt marsh views, former landfill landscape, and brief inland section. Check tide timings.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
[Rainham Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/kent/rainham) to Grays Station (Essex)
15m direct from Pitsea.
16km.
Flat riverside path, marshland, industrial scenery, flood defences, graffiti art walls, former wharves, and Thames views throughout. Flood risk eastern half.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
[Rainham Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/kent/rainham) to Purfleet Station (Essex)
30m direct from Pitsea.
12km. 3h.
Completely flat, tarmac and hard surfaces, riverside sea wall, reed beds, marshes, and industrial-edge landscape with Thames views. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
[Rainham Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/kent/rainham) Circular (Essex)
30m direct from Pitsea.
Completely flat, tarmac cycleway, sea wall, marshes, landfill edge, and riverside views. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Rainham to Purfleet via RSPB Rainham Marshes – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Stratford Station to Stratford International Station (Essex)
30m direct from Pitsea.
Easy: 0km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Hackney Wick Station to Stratford Station (Middlesex)
30m direct from Pitsea.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Maze Hill Station (Middlesex)
45m direct from Pitsea.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Greenwich Station (Middlesex)
45m direct from Pitsea.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path and with gentle gradients.