London Loop Section 20

Walks, England, Greater London, Redbridge
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London Loop Section 20

Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower

by londonramblers

  • 3 hours / 10km
  • 467

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

Walk preview

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  1. Step 1: This 6 mile walk covers an exceptionally rural section of the Loop. Some waymarks are missing. There are a few stiles but only a couple that have to be climbed. In wet weather some paths can be muddy.

  2. Before leaving the station, admire this description of your walk on the station wall.

    Step 2: Before leaving the station, admire this description of your walk on the station wall.

  3. Turn right out of Chigwell Station. Walk along the High Road past the shops. Cross Chigwell Brook and Courtland Drive.

    Step 3: Turn right out of Chigwell Station. Walk along the High Road past the shops. Cross Chigwell Brook and Courtland Drive.

  4. Keep ahead past a mini roundabout to join the main Loop route.

    Step 4: Keep ahead past a mini roundabout to join the main Loop route.

  5. Carry on up the hill passing the church and Ye Olde Kings Head (now restaurant).

    Step 5: Carry on up the hill passing the church and Ye Olde Kings Head (now restaurant).

  6. Just past the ex-pub, opposite the school, where there is a light-controlled crossing, turn right on a footpath. Continue through a gate.

    Step 6: Just past the ex-pub, opposite the school, where there is a light-controlled crossing, turn right on a footpath. Continue through a gate.

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