The River Roach Coastal Path

Walks, England, Essex, Rochford

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  • Step 1: This walk is curated in partnership with Essex County Council and Rochford District Council.

  • This walk starts just outside Rochford train station.

    Step 2: This walk starts just outside Rochford train station.

  • Exit through the station car park and take the steps down to the main road (you can avoid the steps by following the car park exit).

    Step 3: Exit through the station car park and take the steps down to the main road (you can avoid the steps by following the car park exit).

  • Follow the road around to the right and you can see the entrance to the Rochford Reservoir.

    Step 4: Follow the road around to the right and you can see the entrance to the Rochford Reservoir.

  • Keep to the left and follow the path alongside the stream.

    Step 5: Keep to the left and follow the path alongside the stream.

  • The path is mainly grass, so can get a little muddy or slippy.

    Step 6: The path is mainly grass, so can get a little muddy or slippy.

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