Route Section

London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP)

Section 13 (Harefield West to Moor Park)

Description:

A rather remote but very pleasant section, keeping fairly well away from settlements until the end at Moor Park. At Harefield West the route connects with the Colne Valley Trail, Grand Union Canal Walk and West Ruislip to Gerrards Cross Ramble and Ride. Soon after the start, together with the Hillingdon Trail and Rickmansworth Lakes Circular Walk, you face a stiff climb through Old Park Wood, but the rest is fairly level or gently undulating country, passing through several woods and crossing fields which may be ploughed.

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Hillingdon

Distance:

4.8 miles ( 7.7 km)

Start:

Harefield West (Coppermill Lane, GR 040-912)

Finish:

Moor Park (Westbury Road, GR 089-928)

Recommended direction:

West to east

Terrain and surface:

Steep hill soon after start, otherwise fairly level with some gentle slopes. Mostly on rough paths, tracks and grass. Seven stiles. 2.0km (1.3ml) beside roads

Signage:

Signage almost complete both ways

Temporary Diversions:

None

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs at Harefield West, Woodcock Hill and Batchworth Heath. No public toilets

Public transport and breakpoints:

Buses: Harefield West, Woodcock Hill, Batchworth Heath
Tube: Moor Park

Links with other walks:

Colne Valley Trail, Grand Union Canal Walk, Rickmansworth Lakes Circular Walk, Hillingdon Trail, West Ruislip to Gerrards Cross Ramble and Ride

Map required:

Explorer 172 (route marked)

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Hillingdon, Three Rivers DC

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