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London LOOP

London LOOP

michel.planke planned a hike

September 23, 2022

London LOOP

Hard

64:25

246km

3.8km/h

1,900m

1,910m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 10-21 days

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3.92 km

Confluence of the River Darent and the Thames

Highlight • Natural Monument

Any number of footpaths can bring you to the confluence of the Rivers Darent and Thames – it's quite a remarkable place. From here, you can see the impressive Darent …

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21.4 km

Scadbury Moated Manor Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a Tudor manor currently being excavated and partially restored. Occasionally open to the public, otherwise view from the path.

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34.6 km

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here, under this oak tree, that William Pitt the Younger met with William Wilberforce and began the process of abolishing the slave trade in 1787.

The tree that …

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44.9 km

View of London from Addington Hill

Highlight • Forest

Great views West, North and East across Croydon, Crystal Palace and East London from this underrated viewpoint. The tracks through Addington Hills are great for MTB and gravel setups. Mostly semi-compact to loose gravel. Be mindful of hikers and dog-walkers.

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79.2 km

Hogsmill River Path

Highlight • River

The Hogsmill River is a pretty chalk stream with vibrant riverbanks. It winds through a floodplain, which has enabled it to keep many of its beautiful meadows despite massive urbanisation …

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119 km

Little Britain Lake and River Colne

Highlight • River

Little Britain Lake, called such because of its shoreline looking like the coastline of Britain. The lake was created out of a quarry from the 1930s. Beside it runs the …

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148 km

Gilbert's Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

The lake has a far more intriguing story to it than might meet the eye. It lies within the old estate of Grim's Dyke, former home to W. S. Gilbert …

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162 km

Scratchwood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Part of the ancient Middlesex Forest, Scratchwood is a beautiful place to explore in peace. There are plenty of trails to walk, run and cycle on, and the London LOOP trail passes through. You'll find open parkland, woodlands and ponds.

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209 km

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll find the Boating Lake in Hainault Forest Country Park, a little slice of peaceful, green paradise away from the urban sprawl. The London LOOP trail goes past it, so …

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246 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

146 km

55.5 km

17.8 km

13.1 km

8.91 km

3.33 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

54.3 km

45.4 km

45.0 km

44.2 km

36.1 km

21.3 km

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London LOOP

Confluence of the River Darent and the Thames

Scadbury Moated Manor Ruins

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat

View of London from Addington Hill

Hogsmill River Path

Little Britain Lake and River Colne

Gilbert's Lake

Scratchwood Local Nature Reserve

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

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