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East Of England

Southend-on-Sea

Southend Cliff Lift – Southchurch Beach loop from Thorpe Bay

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Southend-on-Sea

Southend Cliff Lift – Southchurch Beach loop from Thorpe Bay

Moderate

5.0

(10)

57

hikers

Southend Cliff Lift – Southchurch Beach loop from Thorpe Bay

02:55

11.4km

40m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.72 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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2

4.69 km

Southend Cliff Lift

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

5.50 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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4

7.24 km

Miniature Castle Garden, Southend-on-Sea

Highlight • Castle

What is that supposed to be???🤔

Translated by Google •

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5

7.42 km

Adventure Island Amusement Park

Highlight • Structure

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

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6

7.51 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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7

9.11 km

Ocean Beach Café

Highlight • Other

Inside is not bike friendly but with a nice view

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8

9.59 km

Southchurch Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.21 km

1.29 km

187 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

663 m

542 m

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Tuesday 25 August

23°C

16°C

57 %

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