Section 20 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower
6.2 miles (10 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 441 938. Finish: TQ 512 932. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 161 m of climbing and 120 m of descent; highest point 105 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chigwell.
- Bus stops
- Brook Way, 550 m from the start. Directions TQ 438 934Brook Way, 620 m from the start. Directions TQ 436 934Chigwell Railway Station, 770 m from the start. Directions TQ 437 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 650 m from the start. Directions TQ 438 932Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions TQ 436 942Car park, 830 m from the start. Directions TQ 438 946
Getting back
The section finishes at Havering-atte-Bower. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Samantha Mews, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 511 933Havering Green, 100 m from the finish. Directions TQ 512 931Dame Tipping School, 160 m from the finish. Directions TQ 511 934
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 49%, grass 24%, paved or flagged 11%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 12 kissing gates, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 54 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 5.1 miles in.
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