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River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

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East Of England

River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

Easy

4.8

(4)

20

hikers

River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

01:46

6.98km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.25 km

Old Boat and Disused Walkway

Highlight • Other

2

4.91 km

River Roach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely coastal pathway looking over to Great Stambridge. Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve is just set back from the route. A mixture of woodland and fauna with lots of birds and wildlife to see.

Tip by

3

5.30 km

River Roach

Highlight • Trail

Access to the seawall from here - West takes you (nearly) all the way to Rochford (3 miles-ish); East takes you 10 miles via Barling, Wakering Boatyard to Wakering Stairs.

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B

6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

1.80 km

838 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

770 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

8°C

70 %

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