Enjoy! Description quality Notes. Walking it in spring is highly recommended as Blake's Wood is nationally known for its display of bluebells. Signed up The walk was fun and there was a few bits to see, though walking on a dreary day made it a bit rubbish, but there's not much that can be done about the weather. For an intermediate walker, this time includes small breaks. Global average : 4.3/5 Routemap quality Retrace steps to the fort and walk to the view point overlooking the Clifton Suspension bridge, then walk on the other path out to North Road and go to Abbots Leigh Road. Time - 1 hours 0 minutes. : 31/01/19 Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. At the station go through the under pass and then go up the steep road opposite (Station Road) for about 100 M and take the footpath at the corner which will take you down towards the railway line https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/surrey/leigh-circular This route has some stiles. : Very good 13ft - Follow path on top of sea wall2 : mi 0.59 - alt. Description quality hello Great walk although not very varied, about 1/2mile of road walking and then farmers fields. The Barge Gladys does good beer, there is sometimes a barbecue outside at on Sunday's in the summer. Approaching the castle, the footpath merges with the all weather track. From the top of the Castle and the Downs there are good … Lovely walk only took me an hour and a half, didn’t see a single person. : Very good Walk interest Go over a style and wooden footbridge. A walk for all seasons, although sections can be muddy after rain. 3 / 5, Date of walk (A) Follow the path easterly to arrive at a gate opening onto a surfaced track between trees, emerging through these you see Leigh Station a short distance away. : Good : 27/02/21 Got a train from Westcliff to Leigh and walked with a couple of friends and my dog to Benfleet. SU263945. Great pub walk, mostly farmer field. A short walk to the summit of Leith Hill reveals a wonderful panorama and an interesting tower to climb. A walk around the Leigh Wharf, great views, a great beach, watch the fishing trawlers, very relaxing. Routemap quality Description: A gorgeous circular pub walk from Leigh to The Greyhound at Charcott, returning via the Penshurst estate. The return leg: At the bottom, turn left down to the boat ramp and continue along the old concrete driveway. Walk was ruined by a flooded field the other side of the rail crossing, with no other means of getting back to our car before the car park shut, we had to tranverse a barbed wire fence and then wade through 18 inches of flooded field, it ended up quite a harrowing and bruisng experience. Starting in the Oxfordshire village of North Leigh, this pretty and gentle circular walk takes you across fields to follow the River Evenlode and visit the excavated remains of the roman villa, including mosaics. All promoted routes on the site follow public rights of way that cross private land and/or use minor roads. A lovely walk through Kent orchards, past bird-rich lagoons and onto a hill with views across the Medway estuary. : Good Can get muddy after rain. Leigh on Sea to Benfleet circular walk ( Download : PDF) 7.17mi +33ft -33ft 3h20 Easy Starting point in Leigh-on-Sea - Southend-on-Sea . Pub at the end. Passing the lagoon (a bird reserve usually with Avocets) on the end of two tree island (3) and the remains of the Hadleigh Colony jetty you eventually arrive at at a gate, pass through this onto the road running past a marina and 'The Barge Gladys' a floating pub that sells good beer. 29 easy-to-follow circular walks in Surrey. Routemap quality : 4.22/5 Description quality : Very good, The landlord of the floating pub moored at Benfleet marina wont let you use the toilet unless you buy something which is fair enough, I re did the walk just before Christmas and note that all of the crossings at Benfleet are now closed; I will revise the description with the crossing at the station. (w2) There is a very reasonable cafe at the golf range there that is open everyday apart from Christmas Day. I did the whole route today now that things are drying out a bit, the inland section is still very moist in places and I would say character building, ie. : 18/04/18 This circular walk, based on Leigh-on-Sea railway station, includes a climb to see the ruins of Hadleigh Castle, a walk along Benfleet Downs and a return walk along Benfleet Creek alongside Hadleigh Marsh. : Very good 1 km 1 mile After passing through Swinbrook churchyard, follow road round to the right. Description quality 1. The villa, free to enter, is in a delightful location beside the River Evenlode. 20ft - Stile into Hadleigh Castle Country Park6 : mi 6.32 - alt. This Kent walk takes you onto the southern shores of the Thames Estuary. Walks of 0-3 miles Walks of 3-5 miles Walks of 5-7 miles Walks of 7-9 miles Walks of 9+ miles. Charlbury and Fawler. Park in the main car park in Magdalen Road. The GPS track and description are the property of the author. : 08/01/21 (6) Directions to start: Hadleigh is located off the A1071 between Ipswich and Sudbury. Description: A gorgeous circular pub walk from Leigh to The Greyhound at Charcott, returning via the Penshurst estate. A moderate to strenuous walk, taking in the hills and valleys The sea wall is more exposed than the land side, if it's windy and wintery you may prefer to do this stretch with the wind behind you. Saw beautiful wild pigs, deer, cattle, horses, pheasants and a stag. Was very muddy in places. Vlog from a 6 Mile Walk with my buddy Steve Clark in the Surrey Hills. The best time for wildlife is when the tide is in as all of the shoreline feeders are compressed up into the Ray creek, there are a large number of over wintering waders etc. Description quality Circular Walk: Eynsham No. Charlie, Global average : Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk. Some good views and I saw deer, swifts and I think I heard a nightingale. The Cotswold stone buildings and dry-stone walling are attractive features of this area, combining with the splendour of green and glorious landscape that make up the wonderful scenes encountered. thanks for the walk details Leith Hill circular Introduction to Walk 2102. The walk starts at the train station which lies on the Caldervale Line 13¾ miles (22 km) north of Manchester Victoria towards Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. : Average. Length: 5.5 miles / 8.89 km (approximately 2-3 hours, longer if stopping at The Greyhound en-route) Grade: Leisurely Another option is to finish or start with a tour of Two Tree Island; I will endeavour to attach a description. Walk interest Not a problem, but another 10 minutes added to the walk. : Good. You may also wish to visit the local North Leigh Roman Villa. : Very good. The best thing to do is take the train to Penshurst, Leigh (next station and a bigger village) or Hildenborough (first stop after Sevenoaks) and get a cab to Chiddingstone or Penshurst (you can pick the walk up there). Walk to the historic arboretum, through a conifer avenue and into Frank’s Wood. : 13/01/20 Wychwood Circular Walk 6 234 Kb. May 2020, Very barren, just farmers fields little shade little wildlife little anything, Was a nice walk overgrown areas through fields, a lot of styles, not recommended for young children or over 60’s. On reaching a stile (5) you enter the Hadleigh Castle Country Park, you can either continue below the castle, or if you want to visit the ruins, ascend left and enter through a gate at the top of the hill, walk through the ruins and emerge through a gate at the top of a gentle ridge, descend this to arrive at a junction with the traversing path. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Past the Mason Arms, BR along Church End and go straight on to St James’s churchyard. Take care as there is no path. An enjoyable stroll near the ancient rural village of Woodham Walter with a nature reserve, arable fields, woodland and The Wilderness. A circular walk from Purleigh that passes close to three excellent pubs using footpaths, bridleways, byways and short sections of country lanes. lock lass: Leigh Life is very slow loading today and it was yesterday as well. A circular walk that circumnavigates the village of Little Baddow. Walk ch181 The Trent and Mersey Canal from Little Leigh 23ft - Leigh on Sea station1 : mi 0.06 - alt. : Very good Pass first footpath on the left, then take stone stile to next footpath on left opposite the Swan Inn. Then walk towards Pill, until a path on the righ leading to the cliff edge. Find out more. A 5 mile walk taking in the villages of North Leigh and Wilcote. Today at 3:06 pm; lock lass: It went very cold tonight though. As of Dec 20 2021, do not attempt this route as most is flooded and can't be completed. Pubs, food. Through several of Kent's fine apple & pear orchards plus one field of Nordic fir Christmas trees ending through open fields of sheep and cattle. Along the way, it joins St Peter's Way for a while, follows a disused railway track and goes through vineyards before meeting a WW1 airfield. We have added a note to the walk advising against this route after heavy rains, Global average : In the spring see the spectacular display of bluebells. : Very good 5 / 5, Date of walk Not only are there stands of manuka trees (tea trees) beside the estuary, but inland within Leigh Scenic Reserve, there are kauri trees and palms.. : Average Dry weather so nice walk and good paths. : Good : Very good Routemap quality Description quality Nice easy mostly flat walk, not very muddy except for the last field near the pub. Note: This can be boggy / flooded after rain and in winter, if this is the case you can take the all-weather track that runs parallel and a few yards inland, however it does not offer the panoramas of the fields. The walk features millions of bluebells, a bizarre shoe tree and a secretive nuclear bunker. Contact us. A circular one-mile walk around the National Trust's Leigh Woods, taking in veteran trees, dramatic views from the edge of the Avon Gorge and Stokeleigh Camp hill fort. All in all I would not recommend it at the moment if you are expecting a pleasant amble, small children and dogs will love it. A walk across salt marshes with numerous birds and returning inland via the ruined Hadleigh Castle. Description quality : 4.56/5 I did this walk in the evening and there was plenty of shade. A very nice walk. County/Area - Surrey. The route is easy to follow (apart from the start). This is a very good area to see birds especially waders, in the winter vast numbers of Brent Geese arrive, Avocets are common, sometimes in winter towards the end of the day, large flocks of Dunlin and Knott gather in spectacular flights. The walk features millions of bluebells, a bizarre shoe tree and a secretive nuclear bunker. Continue along by the railway towards Benfleet Station. Leigh & Matheson Bay Urban Walk 40-60 mins – All on sealed surfaces . Did have to climb over 1 gate as locked shut. The area visited during the walk provided Dickens with the perfect scene for his prison huls in his novel 'Great Expectations'. Global average : Grid reference: TQ830857. Walk interest : 4.11/5, Global average : Grade - easy. The route is along bridleways and footpaths for the most part, with a couple of short sections on quiet country lanes. Lovely walk with beautiful views. 29 easy-to-follow circular walks in Surrey. since 10/12/17, ©2021 Visorando | Anyone else? 10ft - Lagoon4 : mi 3.71 - alt. Date of walk A good walk for any time of year, but not after spells of prolonged rain when the towpath, especially, can become something of a quagmire. : Very good. Reach the secluded beach and have a picnic. Thank you for your feedback on this walk. a) To admire bluebells simply follow marked circular route around the rim above car park, heeding signs not to walk … There are some steep slopes, steps and muddy patches. Author - Barry Mackie. : Good. Main circular walk 15.2km (9.8m) (or a bit longer if you explore Leigh on Sea) Short walk to Leigh 8.9km (5.6m) Main circular walk with optional circuit of Two Tree Island 18.6km (11.6m) Toughness Main circular walk 4/10; 244m ascent and descent. I imagine there is a lot of wildlife to see in non winter months, but not so much now. : Very good One thing to note is that the access across the railway on the approach of the walk (where the walker turns to start the return leg) is closed off, so the walker has to continue to Benfleet Station and turn there. Number of opinions : 9 Tranquil country paths. 20ft - Level crossing5 : mi 5.5 - alt. Route was very easy to follow, varied walk with woods, road, open fields. 13ft - Junction with traversing pathD/A : mi 7.17 - alt. A really lovely walk which I'll definitely do again. : Good Wear stout footwear. Walking with the rail line on your right follow the path passing through various gates en route, you enter fields, there are sometimes cows here; the path is vague in places (mainly because you can walk anywhere) but the gates / stiles through hedges are all in the northern corners of the fields and easily visible. Ascent - 185 feet / 56 metres . Highlights include rolling farmland, small copses and woodland areas. Lynton Circular Fact File: Highlights: Cliff Railway, Valley of Rocks, Lee Abbey, views across Lee Bay, Flood Disaster cemetery, Poets shelter, views from Hollerday Hill, South West Coast Path Start Grid ref: SS 720 494 Distance: 6.0 miles, circular Height gained/lost: 478 metres. 8 miles/12.8km | 5 hours | moderate. Description quality A flat, circular walk following roads, footpaths, fields and woodland. The trail is part of a series of circular walks that link in with the Wychwood Way. : Good Routemap quality Leigh Woods woodland wander. Turn right onto Wellhouse road. Wychwood circular walks. Walking towards a boat club, you pass a number of picturesque decaying wrecks in the saltings, passing the boat club you cross the road (2) and keeping the golf range on your right, you are now on the main part of the footpath and can't really get lost just continue with the creek on your left enjoying a wide variety of bird life in the marshes and in the fields. The second half of the return leg from Benfleet was extremely muddy and difficult going. Two Tree Island is over the bridge and can be circumnavigated en route, the left hand side is quite quiet and good paths lead you round to arrive at the jetty on the south side; the right hand side is more popular and has two bird hides at the end giving views into the lagoon bird sanctuary. 3.67 / 5, Date of walk Highly accessible from London as the Fenchurch Street line takes under an hour to get you to the start. Ilfracombe to Lee circular walk - as featured in the Western Morning News by Martin Hesp. Description quality There are good pubs in Leigh Old Town and Benfleet offering hot food. (w4) If you want to carry on to Benfleet Station, don't cross the line, but continue along the road and you arrive at Benfleet Station in a couple of hundred yards. will send you our feedback then The sea wall is dry now and a good path; it is very broad so it is easy to distance from others when passing. Today at 3:27 pm; thinlizzy: Trying to post and keep getting a timed out message. Walk interest The only problem with the walk was that the railway crossing by Benfleet station was closed. 7: North Leigh - Wilcote Approximately 4.75 miles / 7.5 km Parking: Park Road and Perrott Close (Please park with consideration to residents) Part of a series of circular walks that link in with The Wychwood Way TL - Turn left TR - Turn right BL - Bear left BR - Bear right The Wychwood Project works to help local communities
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