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The Scrubs – Forest Path loop from Hockley

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The Scrubs – Forest Path loop from Hockley

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The Scrubs – Forest Path loop from Hockley

05:07

19.5km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

As the name suggests, it's a jump over a fallen tree. Make sure you hit it straight when it's wet, it's not a perfect take off but makes the end of the trail fun and a little faster if your going for those segment times. There is a route around if your unsure.

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5.84 km

Gustedhall Woods

Forest

6.70 km

Love Locks Tree

Highlight • Structure

7.55 km

The Scrubs

Highlight • Forest

The Saffron Trail threads through The Scrubs as a tree-lined path. This is actually a byway so look out for bikes, horses and even motor vehicles.

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13.6 km

View of Southend Skyline from Roach Valley Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking up Roach Valley Way, I was surprised to find an amazing view of the Southend 'skyline'. My photos don't do it justice. All in all, a very pleasant walk.

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14.4 km

Primrose Wood

Forest

17.4 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

17.7 km

Hockley Woods

Highlight • Trail

Covering over 130 hectares, Hockley Woods are the largest remaining area of the wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
A mixture of woodland paths and trails give a varied terrain to run. Lots of wildlife, a mixture of trees and a new car park. (Small parking charge applies)

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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

3.74 km

3.51 km

2.36 km

818 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.47 km

3.83 km

2.88 km

2.77 km

459 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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The Scrubs – Forest Path loop from Hockley

The Bull

Log Jump

Love Locks Tree

The Scrubs

View of Southend Skyline from Roach Valley Way

Forest Path

Hockley Woods

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