Section 15 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
Hatch End to Elstree
7.3 miles (11.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 122 913. Finish: TQ 176 957. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 154 m of climbing and 122 m of descent; highest point 149 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hatch End.
- Station
- Hatch End, 830 m from the start. Directions TQ 130 913
- Bus stops
- Hatch End Telephone Exchange, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 126 910St Thomas' Drive, 510 m from the start. Directions TQ 124 909
- Car parks
- Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 125 914Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions TQ 125 911Hatch End Station (pay), 820 m from the start. Directions TQ 130 913
Getting back
The section finishes at Elstree. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Elstree Hill North, 340 m from the finish. Directions TQ 179 958Aldenham Road, 510 m from the finish. Directions TQ 175 952
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 44%, paved or flagged 38%, grass 11%, earth, rock and mud 7%.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 41 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 1.3 miles in.
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