This is a great walk from Allhallows . The London Stone is at the entrance to Yantlet Creek (Grain side). Views across the Thames to Southend and Shoeburyness. The peace and quiet and wildlife on the way is bliss. Many birds both land and sea can be seen. Mindful of the cattle specially if with babies . You can’t walk all the way round the coast to Grain village because of a no go zone . Marked on a OS map. You can go in the other direction as walk to Gravesend 10 miles at least . The entrance to Yantlet Creek- large banks of shells that look like sand with clay mud in places. The Creek does go a good distance inland and is to wide to cross. It maybe possible at low tide with boots, but stay away from mud. This creek in past times is what made the isle of Grain an island . The Creek fills and becomes at ditch as it approaches the Grain road before the Power Station. Use a OS map for public footpaths. This whole area is farmland , no go zone ( MoD range ) and the power...
   Read moreWalked from Allhallows and it was a bright and sunshiny day. The tide was fully out so it was easy enough to negotiate Yantlet Creek via some conveniently placed rocks across the creek onto the beach there. I'm not certain if this is private land but there's no signs suggesting anything either way so go ahead. There were a few other walkers taking advantage of the excellent weather and low tide. At low tide you can walk to the historic London Stone (the stone column in some of the pictures), look it up on Wikipedia if you want to know more about it. Crystal clear views over to Southend and beyond in both directions. A very pleasant place, quiet and peaceful. I had a wonderful walk and I'll go again...
   Read moreDon't look at the rocks look at the beach Go out in fresh air have fun in the sun It's a great place to go Take a warm coat and have lots of fun Lots of things to do and if your really brave just go in the sea Take lots of lovely photos and put them on website show us...
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