Nature and Legend on London Loop Walk

This Sunday why not walk part of The London Outer Orbital Path? More usually known as the London LOOP, which was pioneered by the London Walking Forum, and is London's first official orbital footpath.

Starting from Albany Leisure Centre and finishing at Trent Park, this exciting 9 mile walk takes you along Turkey Brook and into Forty Hall. Walkers will stop by the site of the famous palace of King Henry VIII, Elsying Palace - a scheduled ancient monument - then move on, eventually crossing Clay Hill, passing Dick Turpin's hideout pub, The Rose & Crown.

No time to waste as you explore Hilly Fields Park, past the restored bandstand, then into the world of the yellow meadow ant. Ask your guide about these fascinating creatures!

Then out onto Strayfield Road and into Rectory Farm, eventually crossing The Ridgeway and into Brooke Wood; a woodland recently planted (1991) in memory of Councillor Roger Brooke.

After lunch, it is time to explore Botany Bay Farm, Park Farm and into the heart of what was once Enfield Chase. Walkers will eventually reach Ferny Hill, then cross into beautiful Trent Country Park, stopping at that place of legend,` Camlet Moat - another scheduled ancient monument..

All walkers will then have the option of a free lift back to the start point or use of the public transport facilities nearby, or perhaps just a well-earned rest in Trent Park Cafeteria.

Alan Mitellas, Parks Outreach Officer, said "This walk, L.O.O.P.17, is one of 24 sections that explores the greenbelt all around the edge of Greater London. Some people call it 'the M25 for walkers'. It first became fully walkable as a complete path in 2001, and takes in some of the most interesting parts of outer London.

"This time the theme of our walk is variety. From woods, to farmland, past Elsyng, once the site of a splendid Palace, lodgings to King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, to the legends of Camlet Moat.

"Everyone is welcome on this fascinating walk which mixes local history, nature and legend."

 

For information about the walk contact Alan on 020 8441 8272 or e-mail Alan Mitellas