London Loop: Elstree to Cockfosters

Redbridge Group

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Overview

Meet at 10.30 at Elstree and Borehamwood station (WD6 3LS). We will be following the London Loop through commons and open spaces towards Barnet and then on to Cockfosters station (EN4 OD2). Opportunities for a pub/cafe stop in Barnet. More details closer to the time. Largely flat but one or two hilly parts. Could be muddy in places in wet weather. Freedom passes can be used to both stations.

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 19000 96201
Nearest postcode:: WD6 3HU
what3words:: waters.soils.tasty

Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 28100 96301
Nearest postcode:: EN4 0BX
what3words:: lance.living.commented

Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

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