Route Section

London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP)

Section 14 (Moor Park to Hatch End)

Description:

A very green section, with little roadwalking. After crossing Sandy Lodge Golf Course, the route snakes through woodlands separating South Oxhey from Northwood and Pinner. It then crosses farmland around the little community of Pinnerwood, where you walk between charming cottages with well-kept ponds and lawns.

Most of the section is in Hertfordshire, but comes back into Greater London towards the end. For a while the route is shared with the Pinner-Grimsdyke Circular Walk (also the South Oxhey Circular Walk, not covered in this book being completely outside Greater London).

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Harrow

Distance:

3.8 miles ( 6.1 km)

Start:

Moor Park (Westbury Road, GR 089-928)

Finish:

Hatch End (Grimsdyke Road, GR 122-914)

Recommended direction:

Northwest to southeast

Terrain and surface:

Some short steepish slopes but generally gently undulating. Mainly on rough paths, tracks and grass, which may be muddy at times. Two stiles. 700m beside roads

Signage:

Signage partial both ways

Temporary Diversions:

None

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs and cafes at Moor Park and Hatch End. No public toilets nearby

Public transport and breakpoints:

Tube: Moor Park
Rail: Hatch End
Buses: as above plus Hayling Road and Prestwick Road

Links with other walks:

Pinner-Grimsdyke Circular Walk

Map required:

Explorer 172 and 173 (route marked)

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Harrow, Three Rivers DC

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