This area contains that part of the region within the CM, CO, IP, RM and SS postcode areas to the east of the main rail line between London and Norwich.
Neighbouring regions and areas are
Note also some of the most convenient hubs for multi-day walking on different routes.
Routes
- Coal Tax Circuit
A 315km walk which links up the markers which delineate the 1860s boundary, within which imports of coal and wine were taxed by the City of London Corporation. - Essex Way
A route of 135km between Epping and Harwich. - Get out of London: east to Southend-on-Sea
A 98km walk from Trafalgar Square to Southend-on-Sea via Dagenham and Tilbury. - London Loop
A 277km circuit of the capital which follows close to the outer boundaries of the London boroughs, sometimes extending into neighbouring areas. - London Summits Walk
A 320km circuit taking in the highest point in each London borough (plus the summit of the City of London). - Ring around the Underground
This 302km route takes you in a grand circular multiple-stage walking tour connecting all the outer termini of the London Underground, the Tube. - Saffron Trail
A walk of 115km between Southend-on-Sea and Saffron Walden. - Sailors’ Path
A 10km walk between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh. - St Peter’s Way
A walk of 73km between St Peter’s Chapel at Othona and Greensted Log Church.
Hubs
Some places lend themselves to being hubs, where you may pitch up for a few days’ car-free walking, fanning out on a different route (or part of a route) each day. The hub becomes a walking-place for recreation at walking pace. Hubs in this area include
- Chelmsford
Chelmsford serves as a hub for that part of the area within the CM postcode area. - Colchester
Colchester serves as a hub for that part of the area within the CO postcode area. - Ipswich
Ipswich serves as a hub for that part of the area within the IP postcode area. - Southend-on-Sea
Southend serves as a useful hub for the part of the area south of the Blackwater (though Maldon and points west are more conveniently served from Chelmsford).
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