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Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh-on-Sea

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Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh-on-Sea

Moderate

4.8

(14)

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Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh-on-Sea

03:07

12.0km

80m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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805 m

Wildlife Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

Drinks and food served here, carpark with E/V hookup.

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1.89 km

Belfairs Nature Reserve Woodland Trails

Highlight • Natural

A mixture of Woodland pathways and trails make running through Belfairs Nature Reserve an enjoyable experience.
A significant portion of these woods are classed as 'ancient woodland,' with some stretches dating back over a millennium, representing the oldest documented woodlands in Essex. Within this ancient woodland, the historical landscape elements thrive alongside a diverse array of plant and animal life, including several nationally endangered species.

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2.43 km

Belfairs Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4.92 km

Wombat Bridge, West Wood

Highlight • Bridge

The pathways vary from nice, narrow tracks running through thick covers of Holly bushes and other woodland shrubs to more open, wide pathways which are the main routes for families and dog walkers.

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5.12 km

Wombat Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

6.20 km

West Wood Wooden Mushroom Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

7.04 km

Little Haven Nature Reserve

Forest

7.76 km

Tile Wood

Nature Reserve

8.38 km

Pound Woods

Highlight • Historical Site

Within Pound woods, you can find well-preserved instances of medieval wood banks, alongside numerous ponds and serene dells scattered throughout the forest. A perfect place for a run anytime of year, although some pathways can be muddy.
Come here at the right time, and it promises a breathtaking spectacle of bluebells adorning the forest floor, while your ears may catch the familiar drumming rhythm of the great spotted woodpecker.

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9.20 km

Bluebell Walk

Highlight • Forest

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

2.66 km

1.94 km

761 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.66 km

1.38 km

1.33 km

1.24 km

324 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

17°C

9°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Wildlife Trust Café – Wombat Bridge loop from Leigh-on-Sea

Wildlife Trust Café

Belfairs Nature Reserve Woodland Trails

Wombat Bridge, West Wood

Wombat Bridge

West Wood Wooden Mushroom Sculpture

Pound Woods

Bluebell Walk

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