Section 16 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Elstree to Cockfosters
12.6 miles (20.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 176 957. Finish: TQ 280 964. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 327 m of climbing and 327 m of descent; highest point 137 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Elstree.
- Bus stops
- Elstree Hill North, 340 m from the start. Directions TQ 179 958Aldenham Road, 510 m from the start. Directions TQ 175 952
- Car parks
- Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 954Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 960Car park, 440 m from the start. Directions TQ 178 954
Getting back
The section finishes at Cockfosters. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Cockfosters Station, 20 m from the finish. Directions TQ 280 963Hail & Ride Galva Close, 180 m from the finish. Directions TQ 280 962Hail & Ride Belmont Avenue, 320 m from the finish. Directions TQ 278 961
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, grass 19%, gravel and tracks 17%, earth, rock and mud 14%.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 kissing gates, 10 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 9.4 miles in.
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