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East Of England

Southend Seafront and Pier – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Chalkwell

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Southend Seafront and Pier – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Chalkwell

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141

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Southend Seafront and Pier – Southend Cliff Lift loop from Chalkwell

02:13

8.79km

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

357 m

Chalkwell Beach

Highlight • Beach

2

476 m

Temporary ramp to Chalkwell Station

Highlight • Rest Area

3

1.81 km

Southend Seafront and Pier

Highlight • Beach

The seafront in Southend is a wonderful place for a ride. The road is flat and has a designated lane for cyclists, and the views out to the water are …

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4

2.78 km

Westcliff Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Westcliff Gardens are a blend of formal and informal planted garden, path and grass on the hillside above the seafront. There are wonderful views over the Thames channel towards the Isle of Sheppey and out to sea.

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5

3.89 km

Adventure Island Amusement Park

Highlight • Structure

Get there for 11am on Sundays to beat the queues.

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6

3.94 km

View of Southend Pier and the Channel

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

lovely place to stop and grab some sunshine and lookout over the channel, with views out to the pier.

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7

5.26 km

Feel Good Restaurant, Southend-on-Sea

Highlight • Other

On the high street, a nice restaurant if you don’t want to have fish and chips

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8

5.65 km

Southend Cliff Lift

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway, constructed in 1912.

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B

8.79 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

1.55 km

879 m

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Tuesday 12 May

14°C

6°C

76 %

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