
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.
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From Erith to Old Bexley
An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.

Bexley to Petts Wood
A beautiful, varied walk along a river and through woods and meadows. Plenty of nature connection opportunities.

Cockfosters to Enfield Lock
A green walk through woods, fields, parkland and along a winding brook in north London.

Petts Wood to Hayes
A nature rich walk exploring parks, commons, woods and lakes in south east London.

Ewell West to Kingston
A lovely waterside walk along the Hogsmill River and its green corridor. Urban nature aplenty.

Hayes to Hamsey Green
A varied walk with steep sections. Head up and down through woodland and enjoy fine views across south London.

Kingston to Hatton Cross
A superb nature-rich walk featuring Bushy Park, Woodland Gardens, and the River Crane through south west London.

Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge
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.

Hamsey Green to Coulsdon
Stroll across commons, through woods, a striking valley and a ridge with fine views on this section through south London.

Enfield Lock to Chingford
A walk featuring rivers, some fine views and woodland. Some hilly sections along the way - keep going for the views.

High Barnet to Cockfosters
A spectacular short walk featuring Hadley Common, woods and a lake.

Elstree to High Barnet
A lovely, green walk exploring woodland, farmland and the Dollis Brook in north London.

Coulsdon South to Banstead
A relatively easy part of the loop route, featuring lavender fields, Oaks Park and some fine views across the capital.

Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower
Fields, woods, two country parks, giant sequoia and fine views. What’s not to love?

Chingford to Chigwell
Dip into Epping Forest, visit the historical hunting lodge, and then on to the Roding Valley in north east London.

Moor Park to Hatch End
A lush green walk through woods, fields and a local nature reserve.

Uxbridge to Harefield West
A relatively flat walk along the Grand Union Canal towpath and between lakes. Soak up the green and blue spaces.

Hatch End to Elstree
A green belt walk through woods, across commons and fields. Enjoy nature spotting as you go.