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THE NEXT STEP!
The Four Seasons Walking Group next seasonal walk is planned for Sunday 13th May. 2012, starting, as usual, from the White Hart pub in the centre of the village. We are tackling Walk number 9 in the book which ends up at Hadleigh Castle. The terrain is described as 'quite hilly and pretty demanding in places .. some steep slopes can become very muddy and slippery' Hopefully the ground will have dried out a bit by then but do come prepared with stout waterproof footwear.footwear.
The suggestion is to take a picnic lunch to enjoy once we reach our destination or to buy some refreshment at the adjacent Salvation Army cafe. It is advisable to ring them and book this in advance if you plan to have a meal there so I am leaving that up to individual people.
The return journey can be made by bus if you don't feel inclined to walk both ways!
Start Time: 11.00 a.m..
Meeting Place: White Hart Car Park
Walk: No.9
Duration: 7 miles - allow half a day
NB: Decisions regarding the walk and bad weather conditions will be made on the day unless otherwise notified on this site.
For more information contact Eileen on 01268 752264.
We hope to see you there
February 2012 - Walk 3
The Winter walk for our Group; known as 'Four Seasons' was on Sunday 19th February 2012. meeting outside the White Hart Pub at 2 p.m. (Walk 3 in the book)
The weather was kind to us on this short but very enjoyable (under 2 mile) walk and although the White Hart was unable to supply food on this ocasion we were able to sit out in the garden in the sunshine and enjoy a well deserved drink afterwards.
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November 2011- Walk 7
The Autumn walk for our Group; known as 'Four Seasons' was on Sunday November 20th. meeting outside the White Hart Pub at 2 p.m. (Walk 7 in the book)
This enjoyable Autumn walk included West Wood, Little Haven Nature Reserve & Thundersley Common. It was just over 4 miles and we walked for about 2 hours. The Autumn sunshine gave us a lovely day with stunning colours from the dappled rays of the sun through the trees and leaves.
Finally most of the group enjoyed a Sunday 'Lunch' and a drink at the White Hart Pub bringing a pleasant afternoon to an enjoyable close.
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August 2011- Walk 6
The Summer 2011 walk for our Group; known as 'Four Seasons' was on Sunday August 14th. meeting outside the White Hart Pub at 2 p.m. (Walk 6 in the book)
This most enjoyable walk including Thundersley Glen and Coombe Wood, was just under 3 miles and rather hilly in places. we walked for about 2 hours thus allowing time to enjoy the views and stopping for a rest.
Finally most of the group enjoyed a Sunday 'Lunch' and a drink at the White Hart Pub bringing a pleasant afternoon to an enjoyable close.
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Around 20 Thundersley on Foot walkers donned their boots and took to the footpaths again on Sunday 22nd May, 2011. Taking off, as usual, from the car park at the White Hart Pub in Hart Road they did Walk 5 which took them down Great Burches Road, across Little Common and through the 'plotlands' into Woodside Recreation field and North Benfleet woods. The return route went past the fishing lake, which most people - even those who had spent most of their lives in THundersley - didn't know existed! We tried to be 
quiet so as not to disturb the fishermen who had found this glorious oasis to sit relax. Then it was back up 
through Windermere Road, Grandview Road, Raymonds Drive and Park Road to the White Hart where a well deserved drink was enjoyed by all. Many stayed on for dinner and everyone agreed it was a fun afternoon out.
Its been agreed that the group will do a walk each season so the next one is planned for high Summer - Sunday August 14th
Thundersley On Foot' was launched in style on Sunday Nov 7th 2010 when more than 20 locals and other friends gathered at the White Hart.
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Walk No 1 in the book took them across Thundersley Common and back down the lovely Goldfinch Lane - ignoring the traffic noise of the A127 which tried to creep into our heads for a .jpg)
few minutes half way round the walk!
Seasoned walkers claimed it was more of a stroll than a walk - true really because it was less than 2 miles - but what it lacked in length it more than made up for in beauty (Autumnal colours all the way) and fun. Back at the pub we had a couple of jolly hours tucking into lunch and the odd drink - a good time was had by all!.
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Its hoped to start a small walking group in the New Year to step out a bit further and try out the other 8 walks in the book. Get in touch with Eileen (01268 752264) if you are interested in joining in with that.
The book, priced at £3.50, is available in Thundersley village from The White Hart, Dan's Supermarket and Village Cards.
The book is also available from the Book Inn, Broadway West, Leigh-on-Sea.
The book, priced at £3.50, is available in Thundersley village from The White Hart, Dan's Supermarket and Village Cards.
The book is also available from the Book Inn, Broadway West, Leigh-on-Sea.
Or call Eileen Peck on 01268 752264. If you belong to a group and would like to 'bulk' buy then a small commission could be agreed