Walk the London Orbital, one café at a time.

The Orbital is a friendly community project to walk the full M25 circle in relaxed Sunday stages - starting near a café and ending at a cosy pub or rest stop.

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A year-long challenge, at a human pace.

Across 2026, we'll complete the London M25 Walking Circle in carefully planned stages. Each route is between 8 and 14 miles, with plenty of time for coffee stops, photos, and chatting with fellow walkers.

Whether you join us for one section or commit to the full orbital, you'll discover green corridors, rivers, historic villages, and unexpected views of London's skyline.

  • Guided Sunday walks throughout 2026
  • Café meeting points and end-of-walk pub stops
  • Mixture of towpaths, woodland, commons and urban edges

Next Featured Stage

Stage 3 - Petts Wood to West Wickham Common

Riverside paths, reserve boardwalks & estuary views.

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Upcoming Sunday stages

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Thames riverside path
Stage 1: Erith - Old Bexley

Erith Old Bexley· ~8.5 miles

Canal towpaths, lakes and commons with plenty of birdlife and cafés.

Sunday · Moderate Join winter loop
Woodland trail
Stage 5: Hamsey Green - Coulsdon South

Hamsey Green Coulsdon South· ~6 miles

Chalk downs, Iron Age forts and wide views across Surrey farmland, finishing near a classic walkers' pub.

Sunday · Mixed terrain Join winter loop
Epping Forest trail
Stage 19: Chingford to Chegwell

Chingford - Waltham Abbey · ~4 miles

Ancient woodland tracks leading to riverside paths and the historic abbey, with plenty of picnic spots en route.

Sunday · Mixed terrain Join autumn loop

Ready to walk the whole circle?

Our 2026 programme covers every section of the London M25 Walking Circle on Sundays. Pick a stage that suits you, or sign up for the full orbital challenge and earn a digital completion badge.

See Sunday 2026 stages