Heron Point
Heron Point is a scenic viewpoint in Thurrock, England. Heron Point is situated nearby to Warren Gorge, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include All Saints‘ Church and Chafford Hundred railway station.
All Saints‘ Church
Church
Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0.
All Saints‘ Church is situated 590 feet east of Heron Point.
Chafford Hundred railway station
Railway station
Photo: Sunil060902, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chafford Hundred railway station, also known as Chafford Hundred Lakeside station, is located on a single-track branch line of the London, Tilbury and Southend line, serving the area of Chafford Hundred as well as Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex. Chafford Hundred railway station is situated 3,500 feet southwest of Heron Point.
Arena Essex Raceway
Sports venue
Photo: Jamie A, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arena Essex Raceway was a stock car and speedway racing track located near Purfleet, Essex. It opened in 1978 and closed in 2018. The Lakeside Shopping Centre was built close to the venue. Arena Essex Raceway is situated 1 mile northwest of Heron Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Grays and West Thurrock.
Grays
Town
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Grays, historically also known as Grays Thurrock, is the largest town and administrative headquarters of the borough of Thurrock, in Essex, England. The town is located on the north bank of the River Thames, approximately 20 miles east of central London, and two miles east of the M25 motorway.
West Thurrock
Suburb
Photo: PJDelaney, Public domain.
West Thurrock is an area the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It lies 18 miles east of Charing Cross, London. West Thurrock was historically a parish; the parish was abolished for civil purposes in 1936 when West Thurrock became part of Thurrock. West Thurrock is situated 1½ miles southwest of Heron Point.
South Ockendon
Town
Photo: Sunil060902, CC BY-SA 3.0.
South Ockendon is a town in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It is located close to the border with Greater London, just outside the M25 motorway. South Ockendon is situated 1½ miles northwest of Heron Point.
Heron Point
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Thurrock, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.48941° or 51° 29′ 22″ northLongitude
0.30169° or 0° 18′ 6″ eastOpen location code
9F32F8Q2+QMOpenStreetMap ID
node 11116713296OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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