Southend Millennium Walk
A 24-mile long-distance path in Essex which begins on Southend-on-Sea Pier, explores the town and the countryside to the north, and then returns to the start at the pier. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: TQ 884 850
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Time: 9–12 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
175 Southend-on-Sea and Basildon
Summary
The Southend Millennium Walk is a delightful circular walk devised by the Ramblers’ Association. It covers all aspects of the town, from the famous Golden Mile featuring the longest pleasure pier in the world and the surrounding golden sands to the beautiful countryside that encircles the town.
Beginning on the promenade beside Southend Pier, the walk visits Chalkwell Oaze, Leigh National Nature Reserve, Belton Hills (Two Tree Island), Hadleigh Castle, Plumtree Hill, Sandpit Hill, Adders Hill, Great Wood (Belfairs Wood Nature Reserve), Belfairs Park, Noblesgreen, Primrose Wood, Roach Valley Way, Rochford Hall, Sutton Ford Bridge, Sutton Hall, Shopland Hall, Garon Park, Alleyn Court, Bournes Green, Southchurch, and Thorpe Hall Golf Club before returning to the seafront promenade and heading back to the pier.