The London Loop 3 ~ Petts Wood station > Hayes station (17.5 km, 11 miles)

Do this walk because – its the third section of the London Loop & we plan to complete all 24 sections in 24 months.

In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London

Walk facts (Section 3)
Length: Approximately 17.5 km /11 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 5 hours.
Walk grade: Easy. Footpaths through commons and parks with some steep slopes and steps.
Weather: Hayes (Bromley) - BBC Weather

Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
For details and walk highlights, please see the Ramblers website
London Loop section 3 of 24: Petts Wood to West Wickham Common

We will increase the length of the walk to 17.5 km by taking a longer route through High Elms Country Park High Elms Country Park Local Nature Reserve

Pushed for time?
It is possible to shorten the walk by taking the bus from Farnborough or Keston and some other points on the route.

Facilities along the route

• There are cafés and pubs at one or two places along the way.
• Café and toilets at High Elms Country Park.
• If the weather is fine we will stop to eat our snacks at a convenient outside location. If necessary we will seek shelter in a pub or café.
• At the end of the walk we plan to have a farewell drink before heading for home.

Meeting at
Petts Wood railway station. We'll be outside the station exit at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.40 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Both Petts Wood station where we start, and Hayes station where we finish, are Oyster friendly.
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for charity

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊