Yantlet Beach

Definitely worth checking out, but more of a quick day trip or leisurely walk destination.

The beach is not reachable by car, despite Google Maps providing directions. You will encounter locked gates on country or gravel roads.

This is a fantastic walk starting from Allhallows. The London Stone marks the entrance to Yantlet Creek on the Grain side, offering stunning views across the Thames to Southend and Shoeburyness. The tranquility and abundance of wildlife along the way are truly peaceful. Keep an eye out for various birds, both on land and in the sea. Be cautious of the cattle, especially if they have calves. Unfortunately, you can't complete the coastal walk to Grain village due to a restricted area marked on an OS map. However, you can head in the opposite direction towards Gravesend, which is at least a 10-mile walk. The entrance to Yantlet Creek features large banks of shells that resemble sand, with clay mud in some areas. The Creek extends quite far inland and is too wide to cross. It may be possible to cross at low tide with boots, but avoid the mud. In the past, this creek was what separated the Isle of Grain from the mainland. As the Creek nears the Grain road before the Power Station, it becomes a ditch. Make sure to use an OS map to navigate the public footpaths in this farmland area, which includes a no-go zone (MoD range) and land belonging to the power stations.

This is a fantastic walk starting from Allhallows. The London Stone marks the entrance to Yantlet Creek on the Grain side. You'll enjoy stunning views across the Thames to Southend and Shoeburyness. The tranquility and abundance of wildlife along the way are truly blissful, with many land and sea birds to observe. Be cautious around cattle, especially if they have calves. Unfortunately, you can't walk all the way around the coast to Grain village due to a restricted area, which is marked on an OS map. However, you can head in the other direction and walk to Gravesend, which is at least 10 miles away. At the entrance to Yantlet Creek, you'll find large banks of shells that resemble sand, with patches of clay mud. The creek extends a good distance inland and is too wide to cross. It might be possible at low tide with boots, but avoid the mud. Historically, this creek is what made the Isle of Grain an island. As it approaches the Grain road before the Power Station, the creek narrows into a ditch. Use an OS map to navigate public footpaths. The entire area consists of farmland, a no-go zone (MoD range), and land belonging to the power station.

I walked from Allhallows on a sunny day. The tide was out, making it easy to cross Yantlet Creek onto the beach. It's unclear if it's private land, but there are no signs indicating so. Other walkers were enjoying the weather and low tide. You can walk to the historic London Stone at low tide for more information. The views of Southend and beyond were crystal clear in both directions. It was a peaceful and pleasant place for a walk, and I'll definitely return on a nice day.