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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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3.9

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

04:30

17.9km

10m

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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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49 m

Benfleet Railway Station

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

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230 m

View of the Port of London from Benfleet

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4.16 km

View of Thames Estuary Marshes

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

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8.95 km

Leigh Beck Coastline

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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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9.07 km

Sea Wall Murals

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

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10.5 km

Canvey Island Beach

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

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10.6 km

Thorney Bay Beach

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The bus service is hourly to Benfleet Station on Saturdays

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13.3 km

The Lobster Smack

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Popular with local folk hosting events too.

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

5.26 km

2.57 km

1.80 km

946 m

254 m

Surfaces

6.80 km

4.75 km

3.72 km

1.16 km

1.01 km

441 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

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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

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

Benfleet Railway Station

View of the Port of London from Benfleet

View of Thames Estuary Marshes

Leigh Beck Coastline

Sea Wall Murals

Canvey Island Beach

Thorney Bay Beach

The Lobster Smack

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