London Loop Section 1
From Erith to Old Bexley
- 3hr 5m / 14km
- 1044
An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.
London Loop Section 2
Bexley to Petts Wood
- 3 hours / 12.3km
- 703
A beautiful, varied walk along a river and through woods and meadows. Plenty of nature connection opportunities.
London Loop Section 3
Petts Wood to Hayes
- 4 hours / 16km
- 633
A nature rich walk exploring parks, commons, woods and lakes in south east London.
London Loop Section 4
Hayes to Hamsey Green
- 4 hours / 16km
- 559
A varied walk with steep sections. Head up and down through woodland and enjoy fine views across south London.
London Loop Section 5
Hamsey Green to Coulsdon
- 2hr 30m / 9.6km
- 525
Stroll across commons, through woods, a striking valley and a ridge with fine views on this section through south London.
London Loop Section 6
Coulsdon South to Banstead
- 1hr 45m / 7.2km
- 481
A relatively easy part of the loop route, featuring lavender fields, Oaks Park and some fine views across the capital.
London Loop Section 7
Banstead Station to Ewell West
- 1hr 30m / 6.6km
- 445
A suburban walk enlivened with parks and green open spaces. Enjoy Nonsuch Park and little Bourne Hall Park.
London Loop Section 8
Ewell West to Kingston
- 3 hours / 12.8km
- 569
A lovely waterside walk along the Hogsmill River and its green corridor. Urban nature aplenty.
London Loop Section 9
Kingston to Hatton Cross
- 4 hours / 16km
- 541
A superb nature-rich walk featuring Bushy Park, Woodland Gardens, and the River Crane through south west London.
London Loop Section 10
Hatton Cross to Hayes
- 1hr 40m / 6.5km
- 391
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!
London Loop Section 11
Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge
- 2hr 35m / 12km
- 533
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.
London Loop Section 12
Uxbridge to Harefield West
- 1hr 55m / 8.4km
- 459
A relatively flat walk along the Grand Union Canal towpath and between lakes. Soak up the green and blue spaces.
London Loop Section 13
Harefield West to Moor Park
- 2 hours / 8.3km
- 446
A wonderfully pleasant section through the urban-rural fringe of north west London. Stroll through woods and fields.
London Loop Section 14
Moor Park to Hatch End
- 2 hours / 7.5km
- 461
A lush green walk through woods, fields and a local nature reserve.
London Loop Section 15
Hatch End to Elstree
- 4 hours / 16km
- 454
A green belt walk through woods, across commons and fields. Enjoy nature spotting as you go.
London Loop Section 16 Part A
Elstree to High Barnet
- 2hr 55m / 11km
- 483
A lovely, green walk exploring woodland, farmland and the Dollis Brook in north London.
London Loop Section 16 Part B
High Barnet to Cockfosters
- 1hr 45m / 6.5km
- 501
A spectacular short walk featuring Hadley Common, woods and a lake.
London Loop Section 17
Cockfosters to Enfield Lock
- 3hr 40m / 14km
- 656
A green walk through woods, fields, parkland and along a winding brook in north London.
London Loop Section 18
Enfield Lock to Chingford
- 2 hours / 7.2km
- 501
A walk featuring rivers, some fine views and woodland. Some hilly sections along the way - keep going for the views.
London Loop Section 19
Chingford to Chigwell
- 1hr 50m / 6.5km
- 464
Dip into Epping Forest, visit the historical hunting lodge, and then on to the Roding Valley in north east London.
London Loop Section 20
Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower
- 3 hours / 10km
- 468
Fields, woods, two country parks, giant sequoia and fine views. What’s not to love?
London Loop Section 21
Havering Green to Harold Wood
- 2 hours / 7km
- 386
Undulating paths and tracks through farmland and along suburban streams.
London Loop Section 22
Harold Wood to Upminster Bridge
- 1hr 45m / 6.8km
- 414
Explore the valley of the River Ingrebourne on this peaceful and nature rich walk on the edge of east London.
London Loop Section 23
Upminster Bridge to Rainham
- 2 hours / 7.2km
- 393
Explore the wetlands of the Ingrebourne valley, passing a SSSI, visitor centre and former RAF airfield. Refreshments on route.
London Loop Section 24
Rainham to Purfleet
- 2 hours / 8.5km
- 390
A walk through an industrial landscape along the River Thames and past an RSPB site. With varied views and bird spotting opportunities.
