Section 22 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Harold Wood to Upminster Bridge
4.6 miles (7.4 km). About 1½ hours, easy.
Start: TQ 547 906. Finish: TQ 552 867. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 51 m of climbing and 74 m of descent; highest point 46 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Harold Wood.
- Station
- Harold Wood, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 548 906
- Bus stops
- Harold Wood Station, 20 m from the start. Directions TQ 547 906Harold Wood Station, 80 m from the start. Directions TQ 547 906Hail & Ride Wessex Lane, 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 546 906
- Car parks
- Harold Wood Station, 30 m from the start. Directions TQ 548 906Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 547 904Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions TQ 547 904
Getting back
The section finishes at Upminster Bridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Upminster Bridge Station, 140 m from the finish. Directions TQ 550 868Upminster Windmill, 300 m from the finish. Directions TQ 555 866Havering Sixth Form College, 520 m from the finish. Directions TQ 548 871
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, gravel and tracks 29%, earth, rock and mud 18%.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 21 m.
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