Ye Olde Plough House

Thames Estuary Path

Follows the Thames shoreline from Gravesend to the Isle of Grain, mostly flat on compacted paths and tarmac sections with occasional muddy stretches near sea walls. Brilliant for families and generally buggy-friendly, though some stiles and narrow gates may require lifting. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near grazing marshes and bird reserves. Offers big-sky estuary views, wading birds, passing cargo ships, and a proper sense of reaching England's watery edge—industrial yet wild in equal measure

London LOOP (Section 22)

Follows the River Ingrebourne through quiet meadows and woodland in east London, mostly flat with gentle inclines around Hornchurch Country Park. Excellent for families and buggies on well-maintained paths, though some sections can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a surprising rural escape with good birdwatching opportunities, historic hornbeam pollards, and views across the Ingrebourne Valley—perfect for those wanting countryside walking without leaving the capital.

Havering Green Ways

Explores a network of green corridors and urban parks across Havering, linking woodlands, playing fields and quiet residential streets on mostly flat terrain with occasional gentle slopes. Perfect for families and buggies on well-maintained paths, though some sections cross roads. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a peaceful escape through surprisingly leafy pockets of outer East London, ideal for local discovery walks.

London LOOP (Section 23)

King Charles III England Coast Path: Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea

National Trails