View of Thames Estuary Marshes – Leigh Beck Coastline loop from Benfleet

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View of Thames Estuary Marshes – Leigh Beck Coastline loop from Benfleet

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View of Thames Estuary Marshes – Leigh Beck Coastline loop from Benfleet

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18.0km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

51 m

Benfleet Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Benfleet railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line.

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243 m

View of the Port of London from Benfleet

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.27 km

View of Thames Estuary Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coastal path, good for watching wildlife, do take binoculars though, as the path is slightly above the tidal zone

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9.06 km

Leigh Beck Coastline

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the other side of the peninsula you'll see tidal flats here there's a sea view. Would recommend a circular walk to enjoy both

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9.18 km

Sea Wall Murals

Highlight • Monument

A high quality and imaginative range of murals along the sea wall

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10.6 km

Canvey Island Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small sheltered sandy beach on Canvey Island with picnic benches. Very well maintained by volunteers in the local community.

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10.7 km

Thorney Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

The bus service is hourly to Benfleet Station on Saturdays

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13.5 km

The Lobster Smack

Highlight • Pub

Popular with local folk hosting events too.

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

5.14 km

3.01 km

1.70 km

946 m

118 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

4.52 km

3.68 km

1.29 km

1.26 km

432 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

10°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2023,CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX. LOOP

A lovely 14 mile walk starting of in front of the arcades and following the sea defence in a large loop around the entire perimeter of the Island. Easy walking around most of the route but a bit muddy in places.
I have written about this hike more in my blog:
bryanscountryside.co.uk