The route is circular, so can be started at any point, but a good starting point is Rochford square, (where car parking is available).

The route takes in the coastal margins along the rivers Roach and Crouch, including a number of wildlife preserves, before then heading inland through the ancient woodland in Hockley.  The route also takes in a number of small villages and their associated churches, allowing for a mixture of South Essex histories to explored.

GR129: Right Through Belgium

The GR129 is the longest hiking route in Belgium which starts in the magical city of Bruges in the northwestern part of Belgium. From there, the 570 km long path will take you to the southeastern corner of Belgium, called Arlon. In the past a TV program was made for Belgian television in which a TV presenter filmed his hike.

The GR129 is divided into three pieces: