Langdon Hills
Germination
28th July 2021
Starts & ends: Westley Heights
Booking for this walk is now closed, but you can follow the route on your own.
A Westley Heights circular guided walk. On arrival at the site we were joined by Kinetika’s artistic director to discuss the dreaming pennants that were created to represent individual dreams linked to miles around Langdon Hills.
We then walked through the forestry of Langdon Hills country park focusing on the importance of maintaining forestry and the essential role public green spaces have played throughout lockdown.
Getting back to our roots, we explored the natural landscape, its inhabitants and we took in scenic views of the Land of the Fanns area; which stretches through Thurrock and beyond.
The day ended at lunch time, during which time an artist led workshop took place encouraging us to reflect on our dreams for our local green spaces.

SCHEDULE
- 10am: Suggested meeting point, Westley Heights Country Park, 1 Dry St, Langdon Hills, Basildon SS16 5LT (nb. This is the official address, but it takes you to the wrong place. It’s best to use the Miller and Carter postcode, which is just at the end of the road. SS16 6HU then turn into the little lane just next to Miller and Carter, the building will be on your left and at the end of the lane you will arrive at the Westley Heights Car Park. )
- 10am – 2pm: A 4-hour walk with a stop for lunch
- 2pm: Arrive at, Westley Heights Country Park, 1 Dry St, Langdon Hills, Basildon SS16 5LT
WALK INFO
- Duration: 4 hours (including talk and lunch)
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Grading: Moderate
- Terrain: some marked footpaths but they can become muddy and slippery, some parts of the walk are slightly off of the main pathway in a forestry terrain, hilly.
TRAVEL

Parking can be found at Westley Heights Country Park.
ACCESSIBILITY

This walk isn’t accessible to wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Toilet facilities can be accessed at the start and end of the walk at Westley heights.
WALK SAFE

Read the Covid Safety information here.
Make sure you bring a picnic with you to enjoy during the day, and plenty to drink.
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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 everything!
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but otherwise please wear suitable and comfortable footwear- best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring a packed lunch if necessary, and plenty to drink.
You need to choose walks within your capabilities and ensure that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen. T100 walks are of different lengths and on different terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. If one walk doesn’t suit you, there is probably another one that will.
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 must be accompanied by an adult.
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PHOTOS/ FILMING

If you take any of your own photos whilst taking part in the walk, we would love to see them. Share your photos on social media with #T100Dreaming.
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