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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

After escaping the suburbs this walk follows the Lea and finds some isolated North Chiltern hills. The terrain is moderate but pace will be brisk to keep the cold at bay! Bring a packed lunch. Pub at the end. 

Terrain: Fields, some hills. Brisk to fast pace.

Travel: Take 10:03 from London St Pancras International (10:10 West Hampstead Thameslink), arr. Leagrave 10:48. Buy return to Harlington. Meet at station exit by Platform 1 (if you exit on Platform 4 please walk around).

Please note there is engineering work on Thameslink between St Pancras and London Bridge, please use Journey Planners to check viable routes.

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 06132 24081
Nearest postcode:
LU4 9BA
what3words:
face.oppose.bill
Start time:
10:50 am

Leagrave station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 03434 30347
Nearest postcode:
LU5 6LD
what3words:
shorter.rehearsed.hoofs
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Harlington (Beds) station

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