Transport for LondonRoute details
London Loop: Section 21 Havering-Atte-Bower to Harold Wood
| Walk facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4.3 miles (6.9 km) |
| Location: | Havering |
| Start: | North Road, Havering-atte-Bower (GR 512-931) Get there with Journey Planner |
| Finish: | Harold Wood Station (GR 548-906) |
| Factor: | London Loop: Section 21 Havering-Atte-Bower to Harold Wood |
| Recommended direction: | Northwest to southeast |
| Terrain and surface: | Generally fairly level, some gentle slopes. Mostly on rough paths, tracks and grass. Five stiles. 2.3km (1.4ml) beside roads |
| Points of Interest: | Farmland, Carter's Brook, Paine's Brook |
| Signage: | Partial at time of writing |
| Temporary Diversions: | |
| Refreshments and toilets: | Pubs at Havering-atte-Bower, Noak Hill and Harold Wood. Public toilets at Havering-atte-Bower |
| Public transport and breakpoints: | Buses: Havering-atte-Bower, Noak Hill, Harold Hill, Harold Wood. NR: Harold Wood |
| Links with other walks: | Havering Northern Area Circular Walks |
| How to get the map: | Download it from www.walklondon.org.uk or call 0870 240 6094 |
| Principal promoters: | London Walking Forum, LB Havering |
Walk details:
- From the attractive village of Havering-atte-Bower, the route first passes through high-lying, undulating farmland, sharing part of the Havering Northern Area Circular Walks, to reach Noak Hill.
- Then you follow a narrow green strip through the suburb of Harold Hill, part of the proposed Havering Greenway, which here lies beside Carter's and Paine's Brooks.
- These streams flow into the River Ingrebourne, which itself joins the Thames at Rainham Creek.
- The direct route across the busy A12 Colchester Road dual carriageway is not recommended at time of writing - to avoid this a 750m diversion to the controlled crossing at Gubbins Lane is necessary.
- A final stretch along residential roads brings you to Harold Wood station.
