Walks you can reach from Upminster by train
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Laindon Station Circular (Essex)
8m direct from Upminster.
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.
[Rainham Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/kent/rainham) to Grays Station (Essex)
15m direct from Upminster.
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.
Tilbury Town Station to East Tilbury Station (Essex)
15m direct from Upminster.
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.
Benfleet Station Circular via Leigh on Sea (Essex)
15m direct from Upminster.
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)
15m direct from Upminster.
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.
Stratford Station to Stratford International Station (Essex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 0km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Hackney Wick Station to Stratford Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Maze Hill Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Greenwich Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 6km, flat terrain. 1h30.
Riverside path and with gentle gradients.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Cambridge Heath Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 4km, moderate ascents. 1h30.
Canal towpath.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Limehouse Station to Rotherhithe Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 1km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Pleasant.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Fenchurch Street Station to Limehouse Station (Middlesex)
15m direct from Upminster.
Easy: 4km, flat terrain. 1h.
Woodland paths.