Hornchurch Circular via Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall: An elegant Georgian House with a diverse history, peaceful garden and changing exhibitions to explore (National Trust; 1h15 in; 1h to visit).

4 lunch spots: Rainham (1h45 in) — the Phoenix, or the Ship Centre; plus the Albion (1h15 in), or Rainham Hall café (1h15 in)

1 end-of-walk reward: the Railway Hotel