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River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

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River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

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River Roach – River Roach loop from Rochford

01:46

6.98km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Old Boat and Disused Walkway

Highlight • Other

4.91 km

River Roach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely coastal pathway looking over to Great Stambridge. Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve is just set back from the route. A mixture of woodland and fauna with lots of birds and wildlife to see.

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5.30 km

River Roach

Highlight • Trail

Access to the seawall from here - West takes you (nearly) all the way to Rochford (3 miles-ish); East takes you 10 miles via Barling, Wakering Boatyard to Wakering Stairs.

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6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

1.76 km

915 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

829 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Old Boat and Disused Walkway

River Roach

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