Longitudinal between Highams Park and Chingford stations

West Essex Group

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Overview

Meet: outside Highams Park station, east

Linear walk through the forest on less-used paths. Options for lunch: Butler’s Retreat or the Golfers’ Café.

Friday, 11 April 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: 10m / 33ft
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 38583 91845
Nearest postcode:: E4 9LA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet east side

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 39165 94610
Nearest postcode:: E4 6AL
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Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

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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 £3.58 per month