Five woods for spring

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Overview

We will follow parts of the Hillingdon and London Loop trails through Ruislip Woods, Copse Wood Bayhurst Wood, Bishop's Wood and Oxhey Woods. Bluebells should be in bloom for the second half of the walk. Pub stop by the canal for lunch.

Packed lunch is recommended.

Travel: Use TfL Journey Planner to arrive in good time for the start of the walk.

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:: 407.5m / 1337ft
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 10321 90236
Nearest postcode:: HA6 1PH
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Northwood Hills Underground Station (Metropolitan Line - Zone 6)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 13097 91339
Nearest postcode:: HA5 4HH
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Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Hatch End Station (Lioness Line - Zone 6)

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