Sunday hike Gordon Hill – Crews Hill - Botany Bay circ. 6.8 mls

This is a joint event with South Herts Footpath Society. To see who has signed up so far, you need to look at both events.
Join like-minded outdoor enthusiasts for a Sunday hike in the Green Belt countryside just outside London. Explore recently opened footpaths, green spaces and woodland on Enfield Chase between Gordon Hill and Botany Bay.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner looking to explore new trails, this 6.8 mile (11.0 km) hike is suitable for all skill levels. There is the option to finish half way and take a train or finish lunch time and take a 313 bus to Potters Bar or Enfield if you like.
Meet 10:30 for 10:45 Start. Hike starts and ends outside Gordon Hill station, Lavender Hill, Enfield, EN2 0QU. Meet outside the main entrance to the station. Look for our Meetup sign with two boot prints.
Nearest post code: EN2 0QU
Lat/Long (WGS84): 51.664005 , -0.094150
OSGB National Grid Ref. TQ319978
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HIKE DESCRIPTION:
Gordon Hill Station - Rose and Crown pub, Whitewebbs wood - Crews Hill, Botany Bay Robin Hood pub and picnic tables - Gordon Hill. This route includes a new footpath at Botany Bay that opened in Oct 2025.
Most of the route is on traffic-free footpaths with a stony or grassy surface. There may be some muddy patches but there shouldn't be any deep mud. There are also some roads with a pavement.
Total distance 6.8 miles (11 km) with some hills, 83 metres (272 ft) of ascent and descent. We are likely to finish the hike by about 16:30.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Enfield Council, Enfield Chase landscape restoration
https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/leisure-and-culture/enfield-chase-landscape-restoration
O.S. 'Explorer' 1:25,000 scale, Sheet 173, London North.
ONLINE MAP:
This route was devised by South Herts Footpath Society. There is a map in the photo album for this event. We have also uploaded it to Wikiloc, see: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/gordon-hill-whitewebbs-crews-hill-botany-bay-loop-v1-239128184
You can select map or aerial view (OpenStreetmap recommended) and you can zoom in. Navigating the trail outdoors using the Wikiloc app needs the premium version but you can also set up a free Wikiloc login then use a web browser such as Chrome to download a .GPX or .kml file to a mobile device then open the .GPX file with a mobile phone GPS app (OSMand, Komoot, All Trails, Outdoor Active, Organic Maps or Google Maps).
HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING LOCATION:
Gordon Hill Station (GDH), Great Northern trains from London Kings Cross, Finsbury Park and all stations to Hertford North
TfL Bus 307 to Enfield Town then TfL route W8 from Enfield Town or Edmonton Green (TfL Oyster Card or contactless card/device required).
CAR PARKING NEAR MEETING LOCATION:
Gordon Hill Station Car Park, (Apcoa Parking £3.40 Sundays) or it may be possible to park in nearby streets on a Sunday (please park considerately).
WHAT TO BRING
Most of this walk is away from roads on quiet countryside public footpaths but these do not usually have a tarmac surface so some paths may be slippery, muddy or stony in places. You need:

• Adequate footwear, preferably hiking boots, with good grip
• Outdoor jacket
• An extra layer to put on for outdoor stops
• Waterproof jacket in case it rains
• Drink
• Packed lunch recommended.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW
There will be a mid morning stop at Crews Hill 3.8 km from the start at about 12:00 and a 50 minute lunch stop 7 km from the start at about 1:30 p.m. at Botany Bay. You can go to the Robin Hood pub or eat your own packed lunch outdoors at picnic tables near Botany Bay Farm. If you like, you could finish the hike here and take a TfL bus 313 to Potters Bar or Enfield.
Although this event is shown on Meetup as free, so you don't need to pay when you sign up, Meetup group organisers have to pay a subscription to Meetup. This now costs us 429.58 US Dollars for 12 months.
We have an annual membership fee of £2 if you join in Jan, Feb or Mar. After that it’s £1.50 from April onwards, £1.00 July onwards, or 50p October onwards. You need to be an annual member to participate in our events but you can join at your first event. Annual members can also join our group email list and annual membership is also valid for our other group South Herts Footpath Society. We also suggest an additional voluntary donation of £3 for each hike for each participant including guests. That's £3.50 for your first hike after October 2025 or £3.00 per event after that. This contributes towards the running costs of this Meetup Group. Cash is preferred or you can use Paypal https://paypal.me/SouthHertsHikers
Please note our membership criteria and guidelines for etiquette. From this Meetup Group's home page https://www.meetup.com/southhertshikers/ see What we're about > Read More
For our policy on dogs on our hikes, please see our FAQ page, http://southhertshikers.uk/faq/