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Long-distance trail

London LOOP

About 242 km hiking trail almost all the way around Greater London, from Erith to Purfleet on the opposite bank of the Thames, in 24 stages.

Stages
24
Total distance
about 242 km

Stages

Start

From Erith (loop)

Stage 1

Linear route of about 13 km from Erith to Old Bexley, section 1 of Transport for London's London LOOP. It runs beside the rivers Thames, Darent and Cray. Sights include Waterside Gardens and Hall Place. Hardly any climbs.

13.4 km approx. 3:30 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
22 m
Descent
10 m
Elevation profile
100 m
4.3 km 9.6 km 0 km 13 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Old Bexley Village (loop)

Stage 2

Linear route of about 11 km from Old Bexley Village to Petts Wood, section 2 of the London LOOP. It leads through green parts of southeast London's suburbs. Sights include Willet Memorial Wood, Scadbury Park, Stable Meadows and Five Arch Bridge. About 120 m of ascent.

11.4 km approx. 3:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
119 m
Descent
52 m
Elevation profile
100 m
5.6 km 8.9 km 0 km 11 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Petts Wood (loop)

Stage 3

Linear route of about 13 km from Petts Wood to West Wickham Common, section 3 of Transport for London's London LOOP. It links country parks and commons. Sights include Jubilee Country Park, St Giles The Abbott Church, Farnborough Hill and High Elms Country Park. About 150 m of ascent.

13.4 km approx. 3:45 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
148 m
Descent
164 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.9 km 9.4 km 0 km 13 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From West Wickham Common (loop)

Stage 4

Linear route of about 14 km from West Wickham Common to Hamsey Green, section 4 of Transport for London's London LOOP. It leads through woodland and offers views. Sights include the Domesday Oak trees, the Greenwich Meridian stone, Addington Hills and butterflies. About 240 m of ascent.

14.2 km approx. 4:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
244 m
Descent
143 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.8 km 8.5 km 0 km 14 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Hamsey Green (loop)

Stage 5

Linear route of about 10 km from Hamsey Green to Coulsdon South, section 5 of Transport for London's London LOOP. It links country parks and commons. Sights include Devilsden Wood, Riddlesdown quarry, Farthing Downs and the Wattenden Arms with Second World War memorabilia. About 140 m of ascent.

10.1 km approx. 3:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
136 m
Descent
221 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.5 km 5.8 km 7.6 km 0 km 10 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Coulsdon South (loop)

Stage 6

Linear route of about 7.5 km from Coulsdon South to Banstead Downs, section 6 of Transport for London's London LOOP. It crosses countryside with views of London. Sights include small houses built for troops returning from the First World War, and The Oaks Park. About 100 m of ascent.

7.5 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
99 m
Descent
61 m
Elevation profile
100 m
1.6 km 4.6 km 0 km 7.4 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Banstead Downs (loop)

Stage 7

Linear route of about 5.6 km from Banstead Downs to Ewell. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

5.6 km approx. 1:30 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
11 m
Descent
98 m
Elevation profile
100 m
0 km 5.6 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Ewell (loop)

Stage 8

Linear route of about 12 km from Ewell to Kingston Bridge. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

12.3 km approx. 3:15 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
23 m
Descent
53 m
Elevation profile
100 m
5.0 km 0 km 12 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Kingston Bridge (loop)

Stage 9

Linear route of about 16 km from Kingston Bridge to Hatton Cross. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

16.4 km approx. 4:15 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
36 m
Descent
16 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.4 km 6.5 km 13 km 0 km 16 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Hatton Cross (loop)

Stage 10

Linear route of about 6.0 km from Hatton Cross to Hayes & Harlington.

6.0 km approx. 1:30 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
11 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.4 km 3.7 km 0 km 5.7 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Hayes & Harlington (loop)

Stage 11

Linear route of about 12 km from Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

11.7 km approx. 3:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
22 m
Descent
26 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.2 km 7.3 km 0 km 12 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Uxbridge (loop)

Stage 12

Linear route of about 7.8 km from Uxbridge to Harefield West. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

7.8 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
10 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.0 km 3.8 km 0 km 7.7 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Harefield West (loop)

Stage 13

Linear route of about 7.7 km from Harefield West to Moor Park.

7.7 km approx. 2:15 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
96 m
Descent
70 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.3 km 3.9 km 5.3 km 0 km 7.6 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Moor Park (loop)

Stage 14

Linear route of about 6.2 km from Moor Park to Hatch End. A route of Transport for London (TfL).

6.2 km approx. 1:45 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
76 m
Descent
75 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.1 km 0 km 6.1 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Hatch End (loop)

Stage 15

Linear route of about 14 km from Hatch End to Elstree. A route of the London Borough of Harrow.

14.0 km approx. 4:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
161 m
Descent
130 m
Elevation profile
100 m
4.2 km 7.8 km 0 km 14 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Elstree (loop)

Stage 16

Linear route of about 18 km from Elstree to Cockfosters. A route of Brent Council.

17.9 km approx. 5:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
230 m
Descent
226 m
Elevation profile
100 m
6.0 km 11 km 14 km 0 km 18 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Cockfosters (loop)

Stage 17

Linear route of about 13 km from Cockfosters to Enfield Lock. A route of the London Borough of Enfield.

13.2 km approx. 3:30 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
70 m
Descent
147 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.7 km 5.9 km 0 km 13 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Enfield Lock (loop)

Stage 18

Linear route of about 7.5 km from Enfield Lock to Chingford. Maintained by Transport for London (TfL), the London Borough of Enfield and Essex County Council, among others.

7.5 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
101 m
Descent
68 m
Elevation profile
100 m
4.8 km 0 km 7.3 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Chingford (loop)

Stage 19

Linear route of about 6.4 km from Chingford to Chigwell.

6.4 km approx. 1:45 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
66 m
Descent
78 m
Elevation profile
100 m
1.8 km 4.1 km 0 km 6.3 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Chigwell (loop)

Stage 20

Linear route of about 10 km from Chigwell to Havering-atte-Bower. Maintained by Essex County Council and the London Borough of Havering.

10.3 km approx. 3:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
163 m
Descent
97 m
Elevation profile
100 m
3.6 km 7.8 km 0 km 10 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Havering-atte-Bower (loop)

Stage 21

Linear route of about 9.2 km from Havering-atte-Bower to Harold Wood. A route of the London Borough of Havering.

9.2 km approx. 2:30 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
79 m
Descent
16 m
Elevation profile
100 m
0 km 8.9 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Harold Wood (loop)

Stage 22

Linear route of about 7.2 km from Harold Wood to Upminster Bridge, section 22 of the London LOOP. It passes through community woodland and along a river. Hardly any climbs. A route of the London Borough of Havering.

7.2 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
32 m
Descent
51 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.2 km 4.0 km 5.6 km 0 km 7.0 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Upminster Bridge (loop)

Stage 23

Linear route of about 7.5 km from Upminster Bridge to Rainham, section 23 of the London LOOP. It runs alongside the River Ingrebourne. Hardly any climbs. A route of the London Borough of Havering.

7.5 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Ascent
10 m
Descent
21 m
Elevation profile
100 m
2.1 km 4.0 km 5.4 km 0 km 7.3 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

From Rainham rail station (loop)

Stage 24

Linear route of about 8.1 km from Rainham rail station to Purfleet rail station. Maintained by the London Borough of Havering and Essex County Council.

8.1 km approx. 2:00 h Loop Walking
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Elevation profile
100 m
3.2 km 5.8 km 0 km 7.9 km

Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from satellite elevation data. Ascent and descent usually differ by up to about 10 %, more on steep terrain.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL Open route description (external link)

Elevation data

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Regions along the route

The route passes through these regions. Each region guide shows the stages running through it, along with places to stay nearby.

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