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Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve – Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve loop from Benfleet

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Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve – Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve loop from Benfleet

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Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve – Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve loop from Benfleet

01:28

13.7km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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3.58 km

St Margaret's Church, Bowers Gifford

Highlight • Religious Site

St Margaret's is located on the edge of Bowers Gifford Marshes on the outskirts of Basildon and Pitsea. I hiked there along the train tracks from Basildon which is a …

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4.64 km

Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Ancient marsh grazing land that in the 1850's was drained for arable farming. In recent years the RSPB have purchased the site and raised the water level, inundating the marsh …

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5.90 km

Bowers Marsh is a relatively new RSPB reserve between Pitsea and Benfleet stations. It's home to a lagoon, reedbeds, grasslands and plenty of birdlife. The reserve also features three viewing points and two picnic areas.

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6.06 km

Bowers Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Part of the RSPB. Bowers Marsh encompasses grassy fields, marshes, lagoons, and wetlands, providing a stunning sanctuary for runs through these diverse natural environments.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.18 km

2.94 km

2.34 km

197 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

2.72 km

2.43 km

1.88 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve – Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve loop from Benfleet

St Margaret's Church, Bowers Gifford

Bowers Marsh Nature Reserve

Bowers Marsh RSPB Reserve

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