
The Raphael Park Ramble
Havering, London
- 45 minutes / 1.9km
- 36
Take a walk from Gidea Park Elizabeth Line station to Raphael Park. Beautiful lake, historic band stands and woodland walking.
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Step 1: A four mile walk along the valley of the River Ingrebourne through woodland and fields. Generally easy walking but with a rather noisy link section by busy roads. The waymarking is very good.

Step 2: Turn left as you come out of the Gubbins Lane exit from Harold Wood Station. Cross the bridge over the railway. Turn left into Oak Road.

Step 3: Walk along Oak Road and then take the third turning on the right into Archibald Road.

Step 4: Go through the barrier and along the gravel road passing allotments on your left.

Step 5: At the end of the road turn right into Squirrels Heath Road.

Step 6: After a short distance turn left into Brinsmead Road. Use the pedestrian lights a little further on to cross the main road.

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