Amongst shire counties, Essex has one of the largest rail networks
with some 80 rail stations. The Essex & South Suffolk Community
Rail Partnership (ESSCRP) was founded in 1997 to encourage and promote
primarily off-peak travel for residents and business users of the
communities along four branch lines by stimulating a wide range
of projects, enabling the communities to increase their economic,
social and environmental welfare.
There are four railway lines covered in this partnership. One
of these lines lies to the east of the county and within the Tendring
District Council area.
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The route between Colchester and Clacton/Walton
is named
"The Sunshine Coast Line". Starting from
Colchester Town it travels through the Hythe, Wivenhoe, Arlesford,
Great Bentley, Weeley, and to Thorpe Le Soken. |
Here the line splits in to two lines, one going to Clacton
and the other to Kirby Cross, Frinton on Sea and Walton on the
Naze.
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So take an opportunity to enjoy a journey through the beautiful
Essex countryside and discover the wealth of heritage and secrets
that Essex has to offer by visiting some historic gems mostly hidden
away in its tiny villages.
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