FNRttC Friday Night Ride to the Coast - Burnham-on-Crouch 26th October

[deptfordmarmoset]

If I remember rightly there is no direct train back from Burnham.
Change at Wickford for Liverpools Street.

Thanks, Ian. (Or 15-or-so miles riding west - looks like there might be a ferry over to Wallasey, where that massive bird reserve is to be built.)

 

[User10571]

Ian's info regarding the lack of direct service from B-o-C to LST is correct.
There is a ferry over to Wallasey Island, but the guy who operates it, Mark, is a schoolteacher so his ability to run it is restricted to running it during school hols and at weekends.
I've no idea how he operates 'out of season' - which this ride may be.
If you're thinking of using it it'd probably be sensible to give him a call on 07949 940 297. (He has always returned my calls, when I've left a message).
That'll give you access to the usual train services from Southend (after cycling a further 10 miles or so)

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Ian's info regarding the lack of direct service from B-o-C to LST is correct.
There is a ferry over to Wallasey Island, but the guy who operates it, Mark, is a schoolteacher so his ability to run it is restricted to running it during school hols and at weekends.
I've no idea how he operates 'out of season' - which this ride may be.
If you're thinking of using it it'd probably be sensible to give him a call on 07949 940 297. (He has always returned my calls, when I've left a message).
That'll give you access to the usual train services from Southend (after cycling a further 10 miles or so)

Great information there, User10571. Thanks.

 

[CharlieB]

Oh golly, oh gosh

Yes, please.

 

[StuAff]

I'm lounging against the machine at Cadogan Hall Saturday night, so probably not sensible to do this one.

Yes please.

 

[wanda2010]

Yes please.

Runs off to send email...........................

 

[Tim Hall]

Oh golly, oh gosh

Charlie, is that you lying on the couch?

(goes off to check calendar)

 

[rb58]

Never been to Burnham before, so I'd love to come along. Yes please Simon - YHM.

 

[ceepeebee]

you have mail Simon - pass obtained. Looking forward to it.

 

[dellzeqq]

Gary J
Thom F
Ian M
Ian At
Martin T
Martin B
Ross C
Chris B
Sahar
Miranda S
Charlie B
Nick L
Sonia W
Stuart G
Susie F

 

[AnythingButVanilla]

Short? Flat? Hmm...

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Yes please, proper e-mail in the ether.
Is there a ferry across to Wallasea Island for a return variation.

Adrian, see User10571's and Ian's posts up above (posts 15 and 17?). I haven't contacted the ferryman yet to find out whether it will be working.

 

[rb58]

I'm also interested in the ferry option as I have folks near Southend, so might go that way. How big is this ferry?

 

[ianrauk]

I like a ferry too.. perhaps get a SMFbtSE together?

 

[kimble]

Short and flat. Probably cold. This could be a good one to do on three wheels...

*goes to send email*