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Gusted Hall Lane – The Scrubs loop from Hockley

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East Of England

Gusted Hall Lane – The Scrubs loop from Hockley

Hard

5.0

(3)

13

hikers

Gusted Hall Lane – The Scrubs loop from Hockley

05:04

19.4km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.24 km

The Bull

Highlight • Pub

2

5.26 km

Gusted Hall Lane

Highlight • Trail

3

6.70 km

Love Locks Tree

Highlight • Structure

4

7.34 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

5

7.39 km

The Scrubs

Highlight • Forest

The Saffron Trail threads through The Scrubs as a tree-lined path. This is actually a byway so look out for bikes, horses and even motor vehicles.

Tip by

6

13.5 km

View of Southend Skyline from Roach Valley Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking up Roach Valley Way, I was surprised to find an amazing view of the Southend 'skyline'. My photos don't do it justice. All in all, a very pleasant walk.

Tip by

14.2 km

Primrose Wood

Forest

8

17.6 km

Hockley Woods

Highlight • Trail

Covering over 130 hectares, Hockley Woods are the largest remaining area of the wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
A mixture of woodland paths …

Tip by

B

19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

3.74 km

3.53 km

2.36 km

818 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

4.47 km

3.83 km

2.98 km

2.76 km

459 m

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