stuartwaters, you have the chair.
I used to cycle there from Gillingham as a young teenager.
It is a pleasant walk as an older adult, made easier now that the level crossing at Hoo Junction has been opened.
The alternative route, parking in Canal Road and walking along the Thames Medway Canal for a bit, was interesting but a tad long for my legs.
Being up close and personal with the ships going in and out of Tilbury is interesting too, but too far west for the giants using London Gateway.
Over to you...