Are you looking for a new walking route in Southend? Look no further. 

There is a huge variety of fun and exciting walks that you can do in the Southend area, here is a selection of some of our favourites! 

Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve

The Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve is an oasis of peace and tranquillity situated in Barling. A small yet beautiful haven for nature and wildlife. Also full of trees, bushes and wildflowers.

Maintained by volunteers, the park has public access and is open 365 days a year. There are regular organised walks and activity days. As well as days where volunteers can come along and muck in to help maintain the park.

You can explore the wildlife in the reserve from the sanctuary of the hide and bird watching stations. Or choose one of the walks through the reserve to explore the peaceful greenery. Free car parking and bike racks are available for visitors.

Wallsea Island

RSPB Wallasea Island is a magical landscape of marshland, lagoons, ditches and sea. Walk along the seawalls to see the saltmarsh, mudflats and lagoons, where terns dive into the water in summer and huge flocks of waders and wildfowl arrive in winter. There are a number of nature trails to enjoy. 

Shoebury Heritage Trail 

Located on slightly raised land at the mouth of the Thames estuary, Shoebury has been strategically important since prehistoric times. There is archaeological evidence showing that humans have occupied or used the site since the Bronze Age.

The trail is approximately 1.8 miles long with some uneven ground in parts. Public toilets are available at Campfield Road and Shoeburyness seafront near the car park entrance on George Street. Limited options for refreshments are available.

Southend Heritage Walks

Southend is more than just a beach. It is packed full of interesting landmarks, historic parks and green spaces, as well as heritage and conservation sites too. As part of Southend’s status as a city, two fantastic heritage walks are available for you to enjoy. There is the Southend City Heritage Trail, which takes in the beautiful Clifftown Conservation Area, parts of the City Centre and features near to the seafront. In addition, there is the Prittlewell Heritage Trail includes, Priory Park, Churchill Gardens, the statue of Eric Cole and much more.