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
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 44940 90667
Nearest postcode:: IG6 3HD
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

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