Section 10 of 15, Capital Ring
South Kenton to Hendon Park
6.3 miles (10.1 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 172 871. Finish: TQ 234 882. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 146 m of climbing and 135 m of descent; highest point 86 m.
Getting there
The section starts at South Kenton.
- Bus stops
- South Kenton Station, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 174 870Hail & Ride Windermere Avenue, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 172 875Hail & Ride Third Avenue, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 177 869
- Car parks
- Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions TQ 175 870Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 175 870Car park (free), 550 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 871
Getting back
The section finishes at Hendon Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Spalding Road, 220 m from the finish. Directions TQ 232 880North Circular Road, 250 m from the finish. Directions TQ 234 880Prince Charles Drive, 250 m from the finish. Directions TQ 234 880
Planning the Capital Ring
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 62%, grass 23%, gravel and tracks 9%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 1.4 miles in.
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