Walks you can reach from Southminster by train
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North Fambridge Station to Burnham-on-Crouch Station (Essex)
4m direct from Southminster.
20km. 4h30.
Flat sea wall path, tidal river, salt marshes, mudflats, reed ponds, creeks, marinas, and riverside promenade.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
South Woodham Ferrers Station to North Fambridge Station (Essex)
15m direct from Southminster.
25km. 5h30.
Rolling hills, arable fields, vineyards, bluebell woods, disused railway line, tidal riverside, and grassy salt marshes. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
South Woodham Ferrers Station Circular (Essex)
30m direct from Southminster.
19km.
Rolling hills, arable fields, vineyards, bluebell woods, and Essex countryside.
An alternative variant of South Woodham Ferrers to North Fambridge – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Wickford Station to South Woodham Ferrers Station (Essex)
30m direct from Southminster.
29km.
Flat brook-side path, fields, fenland nature reserve, saltmarshes, and tidal River Crouch with mudflats and creeks. Best at low tide.
An alternative variant of Wickford to Battlesbridge – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Wickford Station to Battlesbridge Station (Essex)
30m direct from Southminster.
21km. 4h30.
Rolling grassy fields, quiet lanes, scattered woods, reservoir nature reserve, river valley, and tidal mudflats. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Ingatestone Station to Battlesbridge Station (Essex)
30m direct from Southminster.
24km. 5h30.
Wid Valley fields, riverside paths, cattle farm estate, bluebell woods, tree-lined tracks, open fields with far views, and Crouch Valley finish. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Ingatestone Station to Wickford Station (Essex)
30m direct from Southminster.
18km.
Wid Valley fields, riverside paths, cattle farm estate, bluebell woods, tree-lined tracks, and Crowsheath Community Woodland. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Ingatestone to Battlesbridge – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.