Section 4 of 24, London Outer Orbital Path
West Wickham to Hamsey Green
7.8 miles (12.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 385 650. Finish: TQ 350 595. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 314 m of climbing and 213 m of descent; highest point 172 m.
Getting there
The section starts at West Wickham.
- Bus stops
- Courtfield Rise, 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 388 653West Wickham Playing Fields, 380 m from the start. Directions TQ 385 654
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 270 m from the start. Directions TQ 387 652Car park (free), 350 m from the start. Directions TQ 383 647Car park (free), 680 m from the start. Directions TQ 380 646
Getting back
The section finishes at Hamsey Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hamsey Green, 30 m from the finish. Directions TQ 350 594Harewood Gardens, 200 m from the finish. Directions TQ 349 596
Planning the London Outer Orbital Path
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 41%, gravel and tracks 28%, paved or flagged 22%.
About 10% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 kissing gates, 3 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 45 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 2.5 miles in.
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