Barking Abbey and other historical points of interest

Redbridge Group

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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
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 43287 88433
Nearest postcode:: IG2 6UD
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.42 per month