The Top 20 Attractions around Ramsden Crays
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ramsden Crays. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ramsden Crays is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Hadleigh Park Olympic Mountain Bike Course
Highlight • Trail
The rangers have finally got this sorted and removed the no-cycling signs from public rights of way.
They have added a no-cycling advisory to a 200m section to help prevent …
They have added a no-cycling advisory to a 200m section to help prevent …
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Leap of Faith, Hadleigh Park
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Steep descent/drop on a rocky/rooty section of trail with a tight corner at the bottom. Alternative is an easier line to the left.
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Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh
Highlight • Historical Site
The Church of England parish church of the Holy Trinity is at the top of Rayleigh High Street. A church existed on the site in Saxon times and the present …
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Old Hall Pond
Highlight • Lake
Located in close proximity to Thorndon Old Hall which burnt down in the 18th century, the Pond is also known as Old Hall Pond. It is now a fishing lake …
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St Margaret's Church, Bowers Gifford
Highlight • Religious Site
St Margaret's is located on the edge of Bowers Gifford Marshes on the outskirts of Basildon and Pitsea. I hiked there along the train tracks from Basildon which is a …
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Hanningfield Reservoir
Highlight • Natural
One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.
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St Nicholas Church, Rawreth
Highlight • Historical Site
Medieval in design, only the tower of this church is an original of that era. The majority of the building was rebuilt in late Victorian times. Rawreth was the home …
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Mountnessing Windmill
Highlight • Monument
This windmill was built in 1807, but there's reports of windmills on the same site since the 1400s. Now publicly owned and looked after, it's a super chilled spot to …
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Pond at Thorndon Country Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
Nice country park with varied habitats, good trails, good views, ponds... and lots of goats 🐐!! (see komoot.com/tour/39345455?ref=wtd)
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Switchbacks Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A series of switch backs starting at a cattle grid and working to the top of the hill. A section includes some rock features to keep things interesting. Corners can …
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Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Bowers Marsh is a relatively new RSPB reserve between Pitsea and Benfleet stations. It's home to a lagoon, reedbeds, grasslands and plenty of birdlife. The reserve also features three viewing points and two picnic areas.
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