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Walked from Borehamwood to Edgware. No major problems, but the path from Allum Lane to Barnet Lane was a bit wet and muddy in places, as was the unsurfaced path into Edgwarebury Park.

From Elstree & Borehamwood station, we head west along Allum Lane, then take the lane left that leads to the waste collection site. Our path soon heads into a muddy field (a good thing because the lane beyond and the waste site are currently closed and fenced off). It is worth watching the map across this field, as the best trodden line follows the right hand edge whereas the gate on our path is further left (again a good thing because there are security fences in the right corner). We go straight across the next field and into a wood which is also a little muddy but the path is well enough trodden to make it easy to follow. I didn't see any fallen trees so they must have been cleared.

The path right is obvious and starts down an unavoidable set of steps. It passes houses and gardens and at one point the vegetation could have done with pruning to emerge on Barnet Lane, where we turn right and cross where the pavement on the south side starts. We turn right into Edgwarebury Lane and follow it over the M1 into a residential estate, where we head right into Edgwarebury Park on an unsurfaced and muddy path. The park may be locked at night.

We turn left on another unsurfaced but well trodden path, then right on the surfaced path that leads to the A41. The shortest route up and down the footbridge has steps, but there are also ramps. The rest of the walk to Edgware tube station is a simple pavement walk, and there are lights to help cross Station Road.

I walked this from Borehamwood to Edgware. It starts of with a long slow up the bill, following the route of the LOOP for a tiny bit. I enjoyed it, even though it was a little bit muddy in places, with some fallen trees in the way. It goes partly trough some delightful woods, crosses the M1, from where you can see Wembley station's Arch in the background. You then cross another busy road with steps or ramps, and from there on into Edgware was a little boring along some streets.

Walked Borehamwood to Edgware on a lovely sunny spring day. Going in this direction the route is mostly downhill, and I really enjoyed it. This is a mostly 5 star route, but being a bit dull at the Edgware end means I dropped it down to 4 stars.

First section along the road out of Borehamwood was straightforward until I encountered a large artic parked right up over the pavement (photo) #sigh I did have words ....

Soon I turned off the road into fields - the ground was soft and it was helpful to have a walking pole. There were horses in both fields, docile but maybe a bit inquisitive/bored. (photo)

Next the woods - some mud, one tree across the path meant a slight detour around, (photo) and a flight of steps (photo in the main route description).

There are signs up about an application to change the footpaths in this area, but I don't think it'll make much difference to this route if the change gets approved. (photo)

After the woods the route goes downhill along Edgwarebury Lane all the way to Edgwarebury Park. The lane is quite steep and rough in places, very occasional traffic. It passes a riding stables for disabled people, and there is a bridge over the M1 with good views across London.

Eventually I came to the outskirts of Edgware and the route turned into Edgwarebury Park. I was very pleased to buy a cup of tea at the cafe/kiosk and sit in the sun enjoying a successful walk.

After the park comes the A41 Watford Bypass, crossed by a bridge (steps or a long ramp), with this route option there is only a short walk along the main road before turning into residential streets, and eventually coming to Edgware station.

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