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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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

Overview

Linear to Ilford Station led by Stephen R (Mobile on the day only: 07540 437466. A fairly level, stile-free walk following the River Roding as it wends its way below bridges carrying the M11 and North Circular Road. After a short road walk, we join the Roding Valley Walk at Ray Park with the possibility of a coffee stop at the James Leal Visitor Centre. The route continues, passing the Redbridge Reuse and Recycling Centre, then crossing below the spaghetti junction known locally as Charlie Brown’s Roundabout, before reaching the Eastern Avenue to cross the newly landscaped Redbridge Roundabout and take a series of interwar suburban roads past the former Port of London Authority Sports Ground to the glory that is Valentines Park with its Grade 2* listed mansion for lunch at the Gardener’s Cottage Café or bring a picnic. Finally across the Park to Ilford Station. Map: E174, London A-Z.

Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Use Oyster/contactless/Freedom Pass.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 40950 91743
Nearest postcode:
IG8 7QE
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Start time:
11:00 am

Woodford Station (Central line, Zone 4)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43545 86499
Nearest postcode:
IG1 3AA
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Ilford Station (Elizabeth line, Zone 4)

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