Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower

Section 20's country woodland and farmland make it one of the most rural sections of the London LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path) route.

Route information

  • Section start: Chigwell
  • Nearest public transport to the start: Chigwell (Tube)
  • Section finish: Havering-atte-Bower
  • Nearest public transport to the finish: Buses from Havering-atte-Bower
  • Section distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)

Sights

  • Hainault Forest Country Park
  • Havering Country Park
  • Chigwell Row Wood
  • Ye Olde Kings Head

Terrain and surface

Generally level, with some gentle slopes. This route is mostly on rough paths, tracks or grass. There are six stiles along this route.

Walk guidance with maps

A PDF of walk guidance for London LOOP section 20 - including maps - is on the Ramblers 'Walking the London LOOP' web page.