Western Esplanade B — 6.3 km Running Out-and-back

Explore the Western Esplanade B

Location: Leigh on Sea, England

Explore the refreshing Western Esplanade route, beginning at Chalkwell Beach and leading all the way to Southend Pier and back. This flat, entirely unpaved 6.3km out-and-back offers uninterrupted coastal views across the Thames Estuary, perfect for a breezy seaside run. Enjoy the fresh air and expansive horizons as you make your way along this popular stretch.

This gentle, off-road path is ideal for those seeking a flat, scenic training run without any challenging ascents. Its consistent, forgiving surface makes it well-suited for steady-state efforts, recovery runs, or simply enjoying a relaxing potter by the sea. A fantastic option for runners of all abilities looking for a continuous, uninterrupted coastal experience.

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How long is this route?

It's a 6.3 km out-and-back in Leigh on Sea, England with around 0 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

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Is it hilly?

No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

Western Esplanade B — 6.3 km Running Out-and-back

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Explore the Western Esplanade B

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