Running around Southend-on-Sea is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Southend-on-Sea—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Gunners Park & Shoeburyness loop from Shoebury Common

4.95km

00:31

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Belfairs Nature Reserve loop

5.40km

00:36

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pound Wood to Little Haven Nature Reserve loop

11.3km

01:12

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Two Tree Island Nature Reserve loop

4.32km

00:27

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Southend-on-Sea to Rochford loop

52.1km

05:28

160m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bell Wharf Beach loop from Southend East

12.7km

01:18

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Shoebury Common Beach loop from Chalkwell

20.1km

02:04

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gog's Berth – Shoebury Common Beach loop from Shoeburyness

18.0km

01:52

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Two Tree Island loop from Southend East

17.9km

01:51

40m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bell Wharf Beach loop from Leigh-on-Sea

11.1km

01:08

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Southend-on-Sea

1. Gunners Park & Shoeburyness loop from Shoebury Common

2. Belfairs Nature Reserve loop

3. Pound Wood to Little Haven Nature Reserve loop

4. Two Tree Island Nature Reserve loop

5. Southend-on-Sea to Rochford loop

6. Bell Wharf Beach loop from Southend East

7. Shoebury Common Beach loop from Chalkwell

8. Gog's Berth – Shoebury Common Beach loop from Shoeburyness

9. Two Tree Island loop from Southend East

10. Bell Wharf Beach loop from Leigh-on-Sea

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