Park at Shoebury East Beach and choose how far you fancy walking. I’ve mapped out approximate 4, 8 and 12-mile routes, with recognisable turnaround points, places to stop and practical information about parking, toilets and getting back by bus or train if your legs have done enough.

On 3 October 2026, I’m walking 21 kilometres along the Thames for Big Purple Pants. Here’s why this Essex charity means so much to me, what being a trustee involves and how you can support people living with secondary breast cancer.

Perimenopause did not arrive politely with the occasional hot flush. It affected my anxiety, emotions, confidence and sense of who I was. This is what helped me find my way back – from HRT and movement to firmer boundaries and leaning into my woo-woo side.

Perimenopause did a number on my hair, skin, sleep and mood. I’m sharing why Arella Collagen and Arella Pause have become part of my daily routine, what VeCollal® and the MTick® actually mean, and the changes I’ve noticed – including fuller hair around my temples.