it forms part of a Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing range – the "New Ranges". When firing is not taking place, however, the MOD beach at Wakering Stairs can be accessed via a rough road at Landwick security check-in. You can also cross MOD land and walk across the range from Cupid's Corner to follow a muddy track to the seawall which offers great views over the Maplin Sands. The MOD beach is a great spot for watching Brent geese and waders. You will find much military debris around the area such as old firing targets, railway tracks, a lookout tower and several ruined batteries. There is also access here to the tidal path The Broomway, which leads to Fisherman's Head on Foulness Island. Sport and leisure The local football team Great Wakering Rovers play in the Isthmian League First Division North. Their home ground, Burroughs Park. Fairfax Saxons FC are a Great Wakering-based football club set up to raise awareness of men's health and to promote the community and local businesses via the medium of football. They play in the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League. This covers the Southend and surrounding areas. Home games are played at The Wakering Recreation Ground. It is a Sunday League set up. As a club, they train every Tuesday and on Sunday when there is no game on. They are always welcoming new players and we hope to expand to create more teams within the club. Notable people Leslie Stubbs - footballer for Southend United F.C. and Chelsea F.C. Peter Sampson - footballer for Bristol Rovers F.C. Alan McCormack - footballer for Brentford F.C. Sir Alan Orr – Lord Justice of Appeal Gallery References Villages in Essex Rochford District Burial sites of the House of Kent