Walkmates
Pole Hill Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Pole Hill together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
92m
303 ft
Prominence
28m
Coordinates
51.6368, -0.0012
TQ384950
OS Map
166 177
Explorer: 174
The summit features a small, informal viewpoint that offers a clear view of the surrounding area, but lacks a formal cairn or trig point.
Primarily composed of London Clay and a mix of other sedimentary rocks, Pole Hill showcases typical geological features of the London Basin, with interesting stratification visible in some areas.
From the summit, visitors can enjoy views of the London skyline, including the Shard and Canary Wharf on a clear day.
The name 'Pole Hill' is thought to relate to the historical use of a marker pole that was once situated near the summit, guiding travellers.
The hill has historically been a gathering point for locals, especially during the Victorian era, and has connections to the surrounding Epping Forest.
This lovely circular route starts from the nearby Walthamstow Forest and loops around to the summit for a delightful day out.
The nearest parking is available at the bottom of the hill on Pole Hill Road, with a small number of free spaces.
Buses run frequently from Walthamstow Central towards Chingford, with the nearest bus stop just a short walk away.
Nearby facilities include the Pole Hill Cafe located just below the hill, offering refreshments and restrooms for the weary hiker.
Join friendly walkers exploring Pole Hill and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Pole Hill through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Pole Hill search or of course create your own walk for Pole Hill
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Pole Hill.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Pole Hill here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: TQ384950
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first.