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Overview

Meet at Barking station outside WH.Smith for a walk to Valentines park. Taking in Barking abbey, 3 parks and historical pubs. Possible coffee break on route with cafe and pub options near the end of the walk. Finish at Gants Hill station.

Saturday, 2 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44465 84320
Nearest postcode:
IG11 8EA
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43287 88433
Nearest postcode:
IG2 6UD
what3words:
flight.cape.donor
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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