Purfleet-on-Thames to Grays
Spring Clean
31st July 2021 10am – 1.30pm
Starts: The Beacon, Purfleet-on-Thames
Ends: Thameside Theatre, Grays
The start of this walk joins with Beach of Dreams walk 34.
This the the first of two walks today, if you wish to join us for the whole day, please book the second walk too.
The route is beside the Thames almost the whole way alongside the famous mile long grafitti wall. There is plenty of industry, but wilder patches too, as we cross under the QEII Bridge on our way to Grays. We will visit St Clement’s Church, a Grade I listed building famous for being featured in the film ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Please note that once the walk commences there are few ways to leave the route due to the river on the right and industrial sites on the left. It is possible to leave the walk at St Clement’s Church and head to Chafford Hundred Station approx. 1 mile away at intu Lakeside. The path from St Clements comes out on the roundabout on A126 London Road which is near Ikea.
SCHEDULE
- 9.45am – Meeting Point: The Beacon, Tank Hill Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex RM19 1QA
- 10am – Walk Begins
- 10am – 1.30pm Graffiti Wall Walk
- 1.30pm – Walk Ends: Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, RM17 5DX
WALK INFO
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Distance: 6 miles
- Grading: Moderate
- Terrain: The walk is flat but sections are uneven in places and could be muddy in wet weather. There are a few metal steps along the way.
- Access: This walk is not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
- Walk Leaders: Lesley Robinson and Stephen Green
TRAVEL
Nearest station at the start: C2C Purfleet Station, London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM16 1PL
Nearest station at the end: C2C Grays Station High Street, Grays,Essex, RM17 6NQ
BUSES
Purfleet-on-Thames: 44
Route 44 – Ensign Bus Company – Click here for the timetable.
Grays: Grays bus station is directly opposite the railway station, just 5 – 10 minutes walk from the Thameside Complex and Grays Beach.
Multiple bus routes go via the this station – 5A, 5B, 22, 33, 44, 66, 73, 83, 88
PARKING
Parking can be found at Purfleet train station however there is a charge for this. Alternatively some nearby roads do not have restrictions.
Free parking is available at High House Production Park if you wish to park there and walk to the start, but please allow 30 minutes for this walk.
There are lots of car parking options in Grays all within walking distance of the end of the route. Grays Multi storey car park is central for both the start and end points if you wish to attend all day. The multi storey car park is free for the first 3 hours.
If you are being dropped off or picked up, the closest to the end is behind the Thameside Theatre on Cromwell Road.
Parking Charges can be found https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/car-parks/off-street-car-parks
ACCESSIBILITY
Option 1:
This walk is not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. There are metal steps in various places, some sections of the path are narrow and uneven.
WALK SAFE
Read the Covid Safety information here.
Face coverings are essential for the event. You will not have to wear face coverings for the duration of the walk but they must be worn if you wish to enter any indoor spaces, use public toilets or are travelling via public transport.
READ MORE on walking safely
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for everything!
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but otherwise please wear suitable and comfortable footwear- best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring a packed lunch if necessary, and plenty to drink.
You need to choose walks within your capabilities; the walk leaders are experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen. T100 walks are of different lengths and on different terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. If one walk doesn’t suit you, there is probably another one that will.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
PHOTOS/ FILMING
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine, please let a member of the Kinetika team know on the day.
Share your own photos on social media with #T100Dreaming
