Route Section

London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP)

Section 18 (Enfield Lock to Chingford)

Description:

You are in green surroundings nearly all the way to Chingford, with very little roadwalking. There are three short waterside paths: beside Turkey Brook, the Lee Navigation (together with the Lea Valley Walk), and the River Lea diversion channel.

A stiff climb into the Sewardstone Hills is rewarded with a magnificent view across north London and the massive Lea Valley reservoirs, then you pass Gilwell Park, former home of Lord Baden Powell and now headquarters of the Scout movement. In Epping Forest you encounter another steepish climb up to Hawk Wood, and a final roadside stretch leads into Chingford.

Interesting Places on or near the route:

Enfield Lock/King George's Reservoir
Lee Valley Regional Park

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Enfield

Distance:

4 miles ( 6.5 km)

Start:

Enfield Lock (Bradley Road, GR 364-984)

Finish:

Chingford (Rangers Road, GR 393-947)

Recommended direction:

Northwest to southeast

Terrain and surface:

Mostly level but with two long and fairly steep climbs. Mostly rough paths, tracks and grass. Nine stiles. 500m beside roads

Signage:

Complete both ways

Temporary Diversions:

None

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs at Enfield Lock, Sewardstone Road and Chingford. Cafes at Chingford. Public toilets at Chingford

Public transport and breakpoints:

Rail: Enfield Lock, Chingford
Buses: at points above and at Sewardstone Road

Links with other walks:

Lea Valley Walk

Map required:

Explorer 174 (route marked)

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Enfield, LB Waltham Forest, Epping Forest DC, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

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