The Route of the London Green Belt Way

The Green Belt Way is a 238.4 mile long distance path around London's green belt. It meanders through beautiful countryside and passes many interesting sites. Described here are some of the landmarks and history of the places you pass on the walk.

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Randonnée étape par étape

Cette randonnée se fait sur plusieurs jours, voici le détail de chacun.

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   Hampton Court Palace to Staines-upon-Thames Pier

   20,88 km 13 m 10 m

   The start is inside the main entrance to Hampton Court Palace. The leg is mainly on the Thames Path and flat. It crosses the Thames at two points, Hampton Court and Walton Bridges. Diverts on road, through Lower Halliford, Old Shepperton and then again along the Thames, past, Shepperton, Chertsey and Penton Hook Locks to finish at Staines Pier and behind Staines Town Hall.

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   Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station

   16,96 km 103 m 95 m

   Mostly towpath and parkland, there is a lot to see on this stage, so start early. The route crosses Staines Bridge, then follows the Thames before crossing the road at Runnymede.

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   Windsor & Eton Riverside Station to Bourne End

   17,86 km 12 m 7 m

   The route follows the Thames Path all the way. At times the path can be narrow, so be aware. The route crosses Windsor Bridge to Eton, then turns left to follow the Thames Path past Boveney, Dorney Lake. Oakley Court and Bray Studios are soon visible across the river. Next is Bray Lock, then through Maidenhead, and Cookham to Bourne End.

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   De Bourne End à West Wycombe

   17,22 km 330 m 268 m

   Les 2 premiers miles sont plats, le long du Thames Path et de la réserve naturelle de Spade Oak jusqu'à Little Marlow. Le reste de l'étape est difficile et très vallonné, avec de nombreuses montées raides et principalement hors route à travers les Chiltern Hills. L'itinéraire passe par l'arrière de High Wycombe pour se terminer juste après le village de West Wycombe, propriété du National Trust, au rond-point Pedestal, à la jonction de l'A40 et de l'A4010.

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   De West Wycombe à Old Amersham

   19,71 km 217 m 210 m

   Difficile dès le départ. Grosse montée jusqu'à Downley, puis descente à travers les bois avant de grimper abruptement jusqu'à Hughenden Manor (National Trust). Immédiatement, on redescend pour suivre le ruisseau de Hughenden, puis on monte Boss Lane jusqu'à Great Kingshill et on roule à travers Prestwood pour rejoindre le South Bucks Way à Little Kingshill et le suivre jusqu'à Little Missenden. Puis le long de la rivière Misbourne, à travers le domaine de Shardeloes, avant de se détourner vers Old Amersham.

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   De Old Amersham à Chipperfield

   13,02 km 149 m 109 m

   Une marche difficile à travers les collines vallonnées de Chiltern Hills, qui emprunte le Chess Valley Walk, le Chilterns Way et le Hertfordshire Way. Départ à Old Amersham, près de l'église St Mary. Grosse montée pour passer devant le Martyrs Memorial sur la colline au-dessus d'Amersham, puis à travers la forêt de Chiltern, Latimer, Flaunden et Chipperfield Common pour finir à l'auberge Two Brewers Inn, Chipperfield.

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   Chipperfield jusqu'à la gare de St Albans Abbey

   14,49 km 123 m 175 m

   Départ de l'auberge Two Brewers Inn, Chipperfield. Traversée de Kings Langley où nous rejoignons le Grand Union Canal sur une courte distance. Puis à travers Bedmond et Potters Crouch avant de descendre le long du mur romain dans Verulamium Park et de passer devant la cathédrale de St Albans pour finir à la gare de St Albans Abbey.

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   St Albans Abbey Station to Hertford East Station

   24,38 km 67 m 105 m

   The stage starts at St Albans Abbey Station. Soon joins River Ver Path for 0.65 miles. Climbs to join the Alban Way (old railway line) all the way to and thru' Hatfield. Passes Mill Green Mill and follows Welwyn Centenary Walk thru' a golf course & The Commons Nature Reserve, then joins the Cole Green Way (old railwayline) to Hertford. Goes thru' the old part of this county town, taking in the castle and grounds, then joins the River Lea Navigation to just north of Hertford East Station.

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   Hertford East Station to Cheshunt Station

   18,41 km 4 m 20 m

   Follows River Lea Navigation thru' Ware, St Margarets, Rye House, Dobbs Weir and Broxbourne, to finish on the River Lea Path a short walk east of Cheshunt Station. It's almost impossible to go off-course, unless you make a decision to jump into the canal or take a path away from it.

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    Cheshunt Station to Epping Station

    18,76 km 157 m 96 m

    Follows the River Lea Navigation thru' Waltham Abbey & past Enfield Lock. We leave the Lea Valley Walk & join the route of the London Loop for almost 2 miles, along the River Lea, past Enfield Island, thru' Sewardstone Marsh & up into Epping Forest. Then thru' a golf course to Lippitts Hill & onto High Beach. There are a few very hilly miles up to and thru' Epping Forest and Bell Common to finish at Epping Station.

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    Epping Station to Chipping Ongar

    12,38 km 76 m 103 m

    From Epping Station, we follow the Essex Way for our whole route. Thru' fields and an ancient track to Coopersale Street, then across fields to Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve. Cross over the M11 and go in a straight line towards Toot Hill. Thru' Toot Hill village and fields to Greensted and onto Chipping Ongar. Two videos at YouTube, one by John Rogers and a second by voxley19, both cover this whole walk.

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    Chipping Ongar to Hutton Village

    19,57 km 102 m 97 m

    We divert off the Essex Way to take in some of the histories of this old town. Rejoin the Essex Way for a short distance, before leaving it for one last time. Then follow St Peters Way thru' High Ongar & most of the way to Blackmore. We follow St Peter's Way for over a mile to Fryerning then thru' the village & across fields to Mountnessing. A short walk thru' a housing estate & industrial estate to enter Hutton Nature Reserve to soon finish at Hutton Village.

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    Hutton Village to Thames Chase Forest Centre

    17,45 km 87 m 137 m

    From wooden bus stop we follow Hutton Village, then off-road to the old church. We go cross-country to Ingrave, past the huge pile of Thorndon House & thru' Thorndon Park North. As well as the park, the route takes in many other properties owned by the Thames Chase Community Forest, including Warley Gap, Codham Hall Woods & Franks Wood. We pass thru' Little Warley, Great Warley and skirt the outside of Upminster on our way to the finish at the Thames Chase Forest Centre at Broadfields Farm.

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    Thames Chase Forest Centre to Chafford Hundred Station

    17,71 km 73 m 63 m

    Starts at Thames Chase Forest Centre, the headquarters of the Thames Chase Community Forest, at Broadfields Farm. Route passes thru' the old village of Cranham, then Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve, Corbets Tey, Belhus Country Park, Belhus Chase & the town of Aveley. For the last two miles we follow the Mardyke Way thru' Davy Down, then thru' Stifford Green and Warren Gorge Nature Reserve to finish at Chafford Hundre Railway Station.

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    De la gare de Stone Crossing à la gare de Dartford

    10,84 km 16 m 24 m

    Depuis le départ, nous nous dirigeons vers le nord et rejoignons bientôt un sentier qui longe la Tamise. Nous tournons ensuite à gauche et remontons le long de la rive, passant bientôt sous l'imposant pont Queen Elizabeth 2, qui fait passer la M25 au-dessus de la Tamise. La Tamise est large ici et l'industrie est évidente, principalement sur la rive opposée. À 3,5 miles, nous rejoignons le Darent Valley Path près de la grande barrière anti-inondation de Darent Creek. Nous suivons le sentier jusqu'à l'arrivée, près de la gare de Dartford.

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    De la gare de Dartford à la gare de Shoreham

    18,32 km 109 m 57 m

    Nous suivons le Darent Valley Path à travers Dartford, Central Park et le lac Brooklands. Nous traversons les villages de Darenth, Farningham et Eynsford. Une grande montée en passant par Eagle Heights et une descente en passant par les vestiges de la villa romaine. Puis le château de Lullingstone. Centre des visiteurs du parc de Lullingstone, ferme du château de Shoreham et à travers les champs jusqu'au village de Shoreham, pour finir près de la gare de Shoreham.

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    Shoreham Station (Kent) to Westmore Green

    18,05 km 311 m 165 m

    Follow Darent Valley Path across Darent Valley Golf Club. Join the North Downs Way & also soon rejoin the Darent Valley Path. At Dunton Green say goodbye to the Darent Valley Path for the last time. We divert from the North Downs Way to take in Chevening Church and Park. Follow the Pilgrims Way along narrow country lanes, then back onto the North Downs Way, before diverting along the Tandridge Border Path thru' Park Wood Golf Club and finish at Westmore Green.

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    Westmore Green, Tatsfield to Merstham Station

    17,79 km 328 m 453 m

    The route is undulating and hilly at times. Follow the Pilgrims and North Downs Ways, but with a few diversions. Expect a few good climbs and one of the most impressive descents of the whole walk. You'll encounter: dark secrets; stately homes; Roman roads; ancient Celtic Temples; one of the UK's largest vineyards; the highest point on the North Downs Ridge; some great views to the north over London and the Weald; relics from world wars; our industrial past and great storms.

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    Merstham Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station

    18,35 km 257 m 303 m

    The stage starts outside Merstham Station, follows Station Road North. The route then joins the North Downs Way, then thru' the Royal Alexandra & Albert School and up on to Reigate Hill. At Buckland Heights we divert from the ND Way to stay on top of the Downs escarpment passing some great views. At Pebble Coombe we join an ancient trackway along Tye Lane to Headley Village. Then divert south thru' Headley Heath to rejoin the NDW over Box Hill and descend to finish at Westhumble.

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    Box Hill & Westhumble Station to East Clandon

    16,74 km 195 m 146 m

    From the start, we climb thru' the village of Westhumble and up onto the Downs behind Denbies Vineyard. From the West Hanger picnic area we continue along the North Downs Way for just over half a mile then turn right to go north and gradually downhill off the Downs. Then, enjoy the views of West London and Heathrow Airport to the right and Woking in front. You can also stop off for refreshments at the Tillingbourne Brewery at Old Scotland Farm. It's a beautiful route, but be warned, it's hilly.

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    East Clandon to Walton Bridge

    20,01 km 5 m 87 m

    We pass thru' the picturesque village of East Clandon, then thru' the Ryde Estate where we join the Fox Way and stay with it to Walsham Lock. Along lanes past Ockham to the historic village of Ripley. We follow a path across the Green then turn left to join the River Wey Navigation at Walsham Lock. We follow the Wey, mainly surrounded by green open space and pasture, thru' West Byfleet, New Haw, Addlestone and Weybridge to Thames Lock and finish on the River Thames at Walton Bridge.

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    Walton Bridge to Hampton Court Palace Maze

    14,64 km 13 m 10 m

    The route crosses the River Thames, going firstly north for half a mile to the Fordbridge Roundabout, then east thru' Lower Sunbury, past the Hampton Waterworks and through Hampton Village. We then follow a scenic route through Bushy Park and finish in the middle of the maze in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. It's a bit of a strange way to finish the walk, but you'll enjoy the scenery and the places you pass on route.

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