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April Meandering Monday: RSPB Rainham Marshes

Monday 9 March 2026

 

10am – 12pm

Free, no booking required.

Take a slow walk through the wide, reed-filled landscapes of RSPB Rainham Marshes, exploring birdlife, plant species and seasonal change with guidance from the RSPB teamThe walk finishes back at the Visitor Centre for tea and chats, with space to reflect on what we’ve noticed along the way. A peaceful, accessible route through one of the area’s most distinctive natural habitats. 

Walk Information:

  • Start and end point: Outside Visitor Centre, RSPB Rainham Marshes, New Tank Hill Rd, Purfleet RM19 1SZ  
  • Tea and chats start & end: Inside Visitor Centre
  • Duration: 1.5hr walking and 30mins for tea and chat
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Walk Team: T100, RSPB Rainham Marshes, Bug Life

At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.

By bus: The 44 bus stops near the reserve entrance on New Tank Hill Road. This bus runs every hour and up to every 30-minutes during peak periods.

By train: The nearest train station at the Start/End: Purfleet. The reserve is a 20-minute walk from the station following the brown pedestrian signs along the riverside path. Turn right out of the station, then join the path at the Royal Pub, and follow the river wall path where you will then cross the Mardyke Bridge to the Visitor Centre.

Parking: Rainham Marshes Visitor Centre where there is ample on-site parking available.

On made paths, suitable for wheelchair and buggy users. Toilets can be accessed at Visitor Centre before and after the walk.

T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk

Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.

Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.

Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.

We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the event in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.