Section 6 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Coulsdon to Banstead
4.2 miles (6.8 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TQ 296 595. Finish: TQ 248 604. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 141 m of climbing and 91 m of descent; highest point 141 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Coulsdon.
- Stations
- Coulsdon Town, 520 m from the start. Directions TQ 301 597Coulsdon South, 530 m from the start. Directions TQ 298 590Woodmansterne, 910 m from the start. Directions TQ 287 593
- Bus stops
- Portnalls Road, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 295 594Coulsdon Library, 130 m from the start. Directions TQ 297 594
- Car parks
- Lion Green Pay & Display Car Park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions TQ 296 594Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 297 595Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions TQ 297 596
Getting back
The section finishes at Banstead. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Banstead, 350 m from the finish. Directions TQ 245 604
- Bus stops
- Banstead Crossroads, 210 m from the finish. Directions TQ 248 602Banstead Crossroads, 280 m from the finish. Directions TQ 248 602
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, earth, rock and mud 14%, gravel and tracks 7%, grass 6%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), from the start.
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