Sun, Saddles & Sea

Sun, Saddles & Sea – Coastal Loop Ride

Start Point: Southchurch Park (opposite the lake and café), Southend-on-Sea
Distance: Approx. 18–22 km (11–14 miles)
Ride Level: Easy to Moderate
Estimated Duration: 2-2.5 hrs (including coffee stop)
Terrain: Mostly flat with a mix of paved cycle paths and quiet roads

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Route Description:
1. Start at Southchurch Park, meeting opposite the lake and café.
2. Head east along Lifstan Way, joining the coastal cycle path through Thorpe Bay.
3. Continue along Shoebury Common Road and into Gunners Park.
4. Ride through the Shoeburyness East Beach Nature Reserve, soaking up views of the sea and salt marshes.
5. Follow local lanes towards Great Wakering, enjoying the peaceful rural landscape.
6. Coffee Stop: Pause at a local café spot.
7. Begin your return journey via the new cycle-friendly route, heading back towards Shoebury.
8. Rejoin the refurbished cycle path at Shoebury Common, following it west along the coast.
9. Ride past Thorpe Esplanade, with the sea on your left, finishing back at Southchurch Park.

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Highlights:
• Coastal views and sea breeze
• Wildlife through Gunners Park and the nature reserve
• Quiet country roads of Great Wakering
• Newly refurbished and scenic cycle paths
• Friendly group ride pace with a relaxing coffee break

You may also like the following events from Blue Therapy Active:

• This Friday, 23rd May, 10:00 am, Saddle Up & Roll Out! in Southend-on-sea
• This September, 14th September, 09:30 am, Southend City Rotary Club Foulness Bike Ride 2025 in Rochford

Also check out other Meetups in Southend-on-Sea.