Upminster Bridge to Rainham Stage 23 London Loop 5.5 miles

Come with me on an enjoyable walk, with plenty of wildlife to see from Upminster Bridge to Rainham.

£5 meet up fee on arrival {please have the right change}

We will meet in the HR Cafe House near Upminster Bridge Underground Station for a hot drink at 11 am.

After our hot drink we will start our walk which is mostly through Hornchurch Country Park. where we will also have lunch, there is a cafe there, if you did not want to bring your own.

Hornchurch Country Park is located at the southern end of Hornchurch on the site of the WW1 RFC Suttons Farm and WW2 RAF Hornchurch.

The former being famous for being the base from which Lieutenant Leefe-Robinson VC took off from to shoot down the first airship over land and the latter as a major Battle of Britain Airfield from which many famous pilot aces flew from.

For history Buffs there are several World War II defences within the park. The main car park at Squadrons Approach was an aircraft dispersal bay used to protect Spitfires and their ground crews during the war. Also present in the park area number of well-preserved pill boxes and some very rare Tett Turrets.

We will end our walk at The Phoenix Pub in Rainham Village for a drink, with Rainham Station { Zone 6} a few minutes away, and the C2C train, going to Fenchurch Station , and stopping at at Dagenham Dock, Barking {District, Hammersmith & City line} West Ham { Jubilee Line } Limehouse { DLR }.

If you have a knee problem or walk slow this walk is not for you.

Please note,

We will be following COV'D 19 procedures, so please ensure you have a mask and hand gel with you, and if you are feeling unwell do not turn up.
Social distancing will be on this walk.

If you need any more details please Paul on 07530 675739. (Not a smart phone)