Section 18 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Enfield Lock to Chingford
4.7 miles (7.5 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TQ 364 984. Finish: TQ 393 947. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 126 m of climbing and 94 m of descent; highest point 78 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Enfield Lock.
- Station
- Enfield Lock, 280 m from the start. Directions TQ 364 987
- Bus stops
- Hail & Ride Preston Gardens, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 365 985Enfield Lock Station, 270 m from the start. Directions TQ 364 986Castle Road, 340 m from the start. Directions TQ 362 981
- Car parks
- Car park, 240 m from the start. Directions TQ 363 986Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions TQ 365 987Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions TQ 364 988
Getting back
The section finishes at Chingford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Chingford, 310 m from the finish. Directions TQ 391 945
- Bus stops
- Bury Road, 60 m from the finish. Directions TQ 393 947Chingford Station, 190 m from the finish. Directions TQ 392 946
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 57%, paved or flagged 27%, grass 8%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 57 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 1.5 miles in.
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