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The best walks and hikes around Southend-on-Sea

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Walks and hikes around Southend-on-Sea offer a diverse coastal experience that captures the essence of Essex's seaside charm. This region presents a mix of urban and natural landscapes, with over half the area consisting of suburban zones and a significant portion dedicated to wetlands. Hiking around Southend-on-Sea reveals a network of paths that wind through parks, along rivers, and most notably, beside the sea.

Last updated: November 25, 2025

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1. Chalkwell Beach – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Westcliff-on-Sea

9.93km

02:31

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Two Tree Lagoon – Hadleigh Castle loop from Leigh-on-Sea

11.5km

02:59

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh on Sea

12.0km

03:08

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Chalkwell Beach – Ye Olde Smack loop from Kursaal Estate

3.71km

00:56

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Beach Huts – Southchurch Beach loop from Shoeburyness

15.7km

03:59

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Westcliff Gardens loop from Southend Central

6.74km

01:45

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Southchurch Beach – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Thorpe Bay

11.4km

02:55

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Southchurch Beach loop from Shoeburyness

6.24km

01:34

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Hadleigh Castle – The Peterboat Pub loop from Westcliff

19.4km

05:01

110m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Southend Cliff Lift – Southend Pier loop from Westcliff

8.12km

02:05

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Southend-on-Sea

1. Chalkwell Beach – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Westcliff-on-Sea

2. Two Tree Lagoon – Hadleigh Castle loop from Leigh-on-Sea

3. Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh on Sea

4. Chalkwell Beach – Ye Olde Smack loop from Kursaal Estate

5. Beach Huts – Southchurch Beach loop from Shoeburyness

6. Westcliff Gardens loop from Southend Central

7. Southchurch Beach – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Thorpe Bay

8. Southchurch Beach loop from Shoeburyness

9. Hadleigh Castle – The Peterboat Pub loop from Westcliff

10. Southend Cliff Lift – Southend Pier loop from Westcliff

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