Derek and Lesley walk Britain: England Coast Path Part 25 Southend on sea to Rochford

Southend on sea to Rochford

Distance 11:97 Miles

Elevation gain 131 Feet

Time 04:04:02 Hours

So after an early morning drive down from Surrey through the Dartford river crossing tunnel we are back in south end on sea to continue our walk around the coast of Britain.

Tonight we are staying in the premier inn so take a chance & cheekily park in their car park which is also our walk starting point hoping that we will not be fined for over staying. Fingers crossed off we go leaving the car & heading out along the sea front.

Its a cold crisp morning with a keen wind blowing along the sea front we pause for a moment to take our customary selfie.

We follow the sea front for several miles to Shoeburyness passing beach huts some raised up on stilts on the beach & some on the promenade. At Shoeburyness the path turns inland past Shoeburyness Garrison.

It's not long after the Garrison that the path turns away from the sea front inland down past some very exclusive property.

The old Hospital A.D.1856

The route appears to head inland but this is due the river Roach & the river Crouch giving us a long walk around the fingers of the estuary's as they head inland.

So we are heading towards our first river the river Roach through some old villages & past some churches with their spires looking like party hats popped on top, a feature of the churches in the area.

Spotted in a front yard of a house

An old British railway articulated truck

Through vast open farmland where the cold wind is biting but blowing us along, the Daffodil's dancing in the wind.

We arrive at Rochford railway station to find it is a railway bus replacement service but only a short time to wait. Soon back at South end Victoria station its about a mile back to our Premier inn. Stopping in town at the J.D Weatherspoon's pub the Last post quick pint & a bite to eat then we are done for the day.