Black Girls Hike: Cockfosters To Enfield Lock (Moderate)

Saturday 4th October 2025

Meeting time: 10am

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 14km

Meeting details: Meeting point will be sent in confirmation email please ensure you check correspondance.

The London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) is a nearly 150-mile walking route that encircles Greater London, divided into 24 manageable sections. This walk covers Section 17, stretching from Cockfosters to Enfield Lock.

This 9-mile route offers a surprisingly green and varied escape from the city, taking you through peaceful woodlands, open fields, and riverside parkland. Expect a mix of terrain with some gentle inclines and plenty of scenic spots along the way — a great opportunity to enjoy the quieter, leafier edges of London.

Duration: The walk would take 4 hours depending on stoppages. There will be plenty of opportunity on the walk to stop and enjoy the scenery.

Terrain: Easy - The pathways are mainly good but will be muddy if raining.

It is strongly advised to wear the following: Sturdy footwear is recommended, as some paths may be uneven or muddy. Waterproofs, layers, and sun protection may all be needed — conditions can change quickly, so please come prepared.

Lunch stop: Please bring a packed lunch.

Toilets: There will be toilets available at the beginning of the walk and 3/4 through at a pub.

Parking: Paid for parking is availble at the start point. This is not a circular walk so you will need to plan your journey back to your car at the end of the walk.

Transport: The walk starts and end at a train station. There are good transport links, including buses and trains.

Important notes:

- Hike is suitable for ages 18+

- No pets allowed on this walk

FAQs

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation is £5. As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature. Please read before signing up

Can I come to Black Girls Hike?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and/or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC,WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/ (When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/

*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*

Photo Disclaimer

Please be aware that photos will be taken during the hike. These may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media platforms. If you prefer not to appear in any photos, please inform a member of the team before the hike begins.