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No frills but solid seafood cafe by the Osbourne Bros Fishmongers who are based out of Leigh on Sea. Favourites include the brown and white crab cheese toastie and the scallop and bacon bun for breakfast, and a great selection of small plates for lunch. We visit from London (a 70 minute tube and train journey) to walk the dog a couple of times a year and always have a seafood breakfast / brunch here, and I've had this as the mid year round trip on the road bike a few times. Worth a visit!

Cycle lane and lots of shops. Watch out for pedestrians though!

The seafront in Southend is a wonderful place for a ride. The road is flat and has a designated lane for cyclists, and the views out to the water are superb. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way.

Beautiful Nature Reserve to explore while hiking the coastal path. Be aware of the Adders (snakes) though. I didn't see one, but the locals I spoke to confirmed that they're there.

There is a lift on both platforms so you don’t need to carry your bike up / down the stairs.

lovely place to stop and grab some sunshine and lookout over the channel, with views out to the pier.

Lovely seafood cafe with friendly staff and a rail to park your bike against, and lock if you so wish. Highly recommend the scallop and bacon brioche breakfast roll.

There is a staircase running parallel 😉.

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At the eastern tip of Two Tree island, you have the salt marshes and wetlands of the Leigh National Nature Reserve. Well worth the down and back for views towards Leigh, admire the array of salt marsh plant species such as golden samphire, sea purslane and the variety of wildlife including waders, wildfowl and dark-bellied brent geese.

This trail offers fantastic opportunities for birdwatching while providing scenic river and farmland views. The path runs through an active farming area where you may encounter livestock. Additionally, be mindful of rougher sections, particularly in wet weather conditions.

The pathways vary from nice, narrow tracks running through thick covers of Holly bushes and other woodland shrubs to more open, wide pathways which are the main routes for families and dog walkers.

Within Pound woods, you can find well-preserved instances of medieval wood banks, alongside numerous ponds and serene dells scattered throughout the forest. A perfect place for a run anytime of year, although some pathways can be muddy. Come here at the right time, and it promises a breathtaking spectacle of bluebells adorning the forest floor, while your ears may catch the familiar drumming rhythm of the great spotted woodpecker.

A mixture of Woodland pathways and trails make running through Belfairs Nature Reserve an enjoyable experience. A significant portion of these woods are classed as 'ancient woodland,' with some stretches dating back over a millennium, representing the oldest documented woodlands in Essex. Within this ancient woodland, the historical landscape elements thrive alongside a diverse array of plant and animal life, including several nationally endangered species.

A little island escape full of wildlife and scenic views. Perfect for a 5km run with a mix of pathways and sand trails. The eastern section is part of Leigh National Nature Reserve, where the saltmarsh is one of the best surviving in the Thames Estuary. Keep an eye out for the rare insects and butterflies and the kestrels flying overhead.

The Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway, constructed in 1912.

You may need to bring your bike for stairs in order to go to the high street

Nice place for lunch

Get there for 11am on Sundays to beat the queues.

Shoebury Common Beach is backed by a line of brightly coloured beach huts overlooking the shingle and pebble bay. It is usually not too busy here, even in the summer. There are toilets and a cafe here too so it makes a good place to start or finish a run.

A nature reserve on the waterfront at Mulberry Harbour, is a former military area. Now abundant with flora and fauna across the grassland, pond and sand dunes. It is also full of history with the abandoned military buildings.