Jacktars & Landlubbers: Day 4
Monday 26 May 2025
8am – 4pm
Linear Route: Stanford-le-Hope → Grays, via East Tilbury
How does Thameside living connect land, river and sea?
Day 4 of an unforgettable 4-day journey through the Thames Estuary, where walkers and sailors move side by side, tracing the footsteps and wake of those who shaped this historic waterway.
From boat decks to riverbanks, Jacktars and Landlubbers will immerse you in the landscapes, industries, and communities that have thrived along the Thames. Explore historic routes, uncover maritime and industrial heritage, and hear the untold stories of the Jacktars (sailors) and Landlubbers (labourers) who built the estuary’s rich history.
Whether on foot or by boat, be part of this unique adventure and rediscover the Thames in a whole new way.
Day 4: From Stanford-le-Hope, trace the river’s industrial backbone – past docks, shipyards, and towering cranes – where the Thames hums with the energy of trade and toil.
As the estuary narrows, history and industry give way to celebration at The Wharf at Grays, where we wrap up the journey with A Bit of a Do – an evening of live roots, blues, and singer-songwriters, all paying tribute to the river in song. A fitting finale to four days of walking, sailing, and storytelling along this mighty waterway.
Walk Information:
- Duration: 8hrs (including stops along the way)
- Distance: 14 miles
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Walk Team: Phil Easteal & Graham Mullender
A Bit of a Do timings: 4:00 – 8:00pm, The Wharf, Grays
Please note: ‘A Bit Of A Do’ tickets need to be booked on our separate event page.
Please note this is a linear walk, meaning the start and end-points are not the same. We ask that you bear this in mind as you plan your travel to and from the event.
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 train:
Start point 1: Stanford-le-Hope Train Station
Start point 2: East Tilbury Train Station (1.8 miles from start point at Coalhouse Fort)
Start point 3: Tilbury Town Train Station
End point: Grays Train Station (0.5miles from end point at The Wharf)
By bus:
Start point 2: The 375 bus runs from Grays every 2 hours
By car:
Pay and display parking at Stanford-le-Hope Train Station
Limited free parking at Coalhouse Fort and The Wharf, Grays
The walk isn’t accessible for wheelchairs or large pushchairs due to the length and mixture of made and unmade paths, uneven surfaces and steps and slopes.
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 nicole@kinetika.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, sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather!
Toilet facilities can be accessed along the way, at Coalhouse Fort and at The Wharf at the end of the walk.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project 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.
