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Dr Barnardo and Fairlop Waters Country Park.

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Overview

Meet at 10.30 at Barkingside station (Central line on the Hainault via Newbury Park branch).  Join Peter for a three-and-a-half mile walk initially visiting the memorial to Dr Barnardo on the green of the former Village homes, then a circular walk around Fairlop Waters Country Park.  Toilets and refreshments.  At the end of the walk, Fairlop station (Central line) is just a short distance away from the Country Park. 

Leader – Peter Harding

Saturday 19 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44798 89506
Nearest postcode:
IG6 1NA
what3words:
gifted.poet.impact
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 44940 90667
Nearest postcode:
IG6 3HD
what3words:
prom.firm.owners
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

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