Love the London Loop

Walks, Collections, Transport for London

Challenge yourself on these wonderful jaunts around the London Loop and TfL’s Capital Ring. Taking in green spaces, historic buildings and nature reserves, these 228 miles have it all.

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    London Loop Section 1

    From Erith to Old Bexley

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    3hr 5m / 14km
    An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.
    Great views Water feature Wildlife Public transport
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    London Loop Section 2

    Bexley to Petts Wood

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    3 hours / 12.3km
    A beautiful, varied walk along a river and through woods and meadows. Plenty of nature connection opportunities.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport
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    London Loop Section 3

    Petts Wood to Hayes

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    4 hours / 16km
    A nature rich walk exploring parks, commons, woods and lakes in south east London.
    Public transport Wildlife History Water feature Great views
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    London Loop Section 4

    Hayes to Hamsey Green

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    4 hours / 16km
    A varied walk with steep sections. Head up and down through woodland and enjoy fine views across south London.
    Public transport Wildlife Hilly & steep Great views History
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    London Loop Section 5

    Hamsey Green to Coulsdon

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2hr 30m / 9.6km
    Stroll across commons, through woods, a striking valley and a ridge with fine views on this section through south London.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 6

    Coulsdon South to Banstead

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 45m / 7.2km
    An relatively easy part of the loop route, featuring lavender fields, Oaks Park and some fine views across the capital.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 7

    Banstead Station to Ewell West

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 30m / 6.6km
    A suburban walk enlivened with parks and green open spaces. Enjoy Nonsuch Park and little Bourne Hall Park.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 8

    Ewell West to Kingston

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    3 hours / 12.8km
    A lovely waterside walk along the Hogsmill River and its green corridor. Urban nature aplenty.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 9

    Kingston to Hatton Cross

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    4 hours / 16km
    A superb nature-rich walk featuring Bushy Park, Woodland Gardens, and the River Crane through south west London.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport History Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 10

    Hatton Cross to Hayes

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 40m / 6.5km
    From Heathrow Airport along the River Crane to the Grand Union Canal. See what nature you can spot along the way. Great for plane spotters!
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 11

    Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2hr 35m / 12km
    This walk is a feast of waterways: canals, rivers and lakes. Get away from it all and immerse yourself in the joy of waterside walking.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 12

    Uxbridge to Harefield West

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 55m / 8.4km
    A relatively flat walk along the Grand Union Canal towpath and between lakes. Soak up the green and blue spaces.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 13

    Harefield West to Moor Park

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 8.3km
    A wonderfully pleasant section through the urban-rural fringe of north west London. Stroll through woods and fields.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 14

    Moor Park to Hatch End

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 7.5km
    A lush green walk through woods, fields and a local nature reserve.
    Wildlife Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 15

    Hatch End to Elstree

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    4 hours / 16km
    A green belt walk through woods, across commons and fields. Enjoy nature spotting as you go.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 16 Part A

    Elstree to High Barnet

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2hr 55m / 11km
    A lovely, green walk exploring woodland, farmland and the Dollis Brook in north London.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 16 Part B

    High Barnet to Cockfosters

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 45m / 6.5km
    A spectacular short walk featuring Hadley Common, woods and a lake.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 17

    Cockfosters to Enfield Lock

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    3hr 40m / 14km
    A green walk through woods, fields, parkland and along a winding brook in north London.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 18

    Enfield Lock to Chingford

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 7.2km
    A walk featuring rivers, some fine views and woodland. Some hilly sections along the way - keep going for the views.
    Great views Public transport History Hilly & steep Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 19

    Chingford to Chigwell

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 50m / 6.5km
    Dip into Epping Forest, visit the historical hunting lodge, and then on to the Roding Valley in north east London.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 20

    Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    3 hours / 10km
    Fields, woods, two country parks, giant sequoia and fine views. What’s not to love?
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 21

    Havering Green to Harold Wood

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 7km
    Undulating paths and tracks through farmland and along suburban streams.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 22

    Harold Wood to Upminster Bridge

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    1hr 45m / 6.8km
    Explore the valley of the River Ingrebourne on this peaceful and nature rich walk on the edge of east London.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Dog friendly
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    London Loop Section 23

    Upminster Bridge to Rainham

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 7.2km
    Explore the wetlands of the Ingrebourne valley, passing a SSSI, visitor centre and former RAF airfield. Refreshments on route.
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Public transport Picnic spot History
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    London Loop Section 24

    Rainham to Purfleet

    by londonramblers

    by londonramblers

    2 hours / 8.5km
    A walk through an industrial landscape along the River Thames and past a RSPB site. With varied views and bird spotting opportunities.
    Refreshments Great views Water feature Wildlife Public transport History

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