Parting Hill

Hill, Mountain in Middlesex

England

Parting Hill

Clockwise M25, Enfield Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world&#039;s biggest ring roads (Europe&#039;s second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282.

Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it&#039;s been very heavily congested.

The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built.

The M25 was home to England&#039;s first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s.

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Parting Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Middlesex, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the county, it is classified as a hill or mountain due to its significant elevation and steep slopes.

Rising to an impressive height of approximately 200 meters (656 feet) above sea level, Parting Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its strategic location allows visitors to observe the picturesque landscapes of Middlesex, with its rolling hills and verdant valleys stretching as far as the eye can see.

The hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a rounded peak that provides a distinctive silhouette against the sky. Its slopes are covered in lush greenery, including a variety of native trees and shrubs, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The hillside is also home to numerous species of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Parting Hill's location has also played a significant role in local history. It is believed to have been a landmark for travelers and traders in ancient times, serving as a navigational point and a meeting place. Today, it continues to attract visitors from near and far, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban areas nearby.

Access to Parting Hill is available through a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Whether one chooses to hike to the summit or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll around its base, Parting Hill promises an unforgettable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Clockwise M25, Enfield

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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David Dixon

Crews Hill Golf Club

The large clubhouse proudly announces that Crews Hill Golf Club was founded in 1916, although the website gives a date of 1920. In fact, it seems that relatively little is known about the early years of the club although the land was initially leased from Trinity College, Cambridge and Harry Shapland Colt, a renowned golf architect at the time, was appointed to design the course. This must have been a significant undertaking at the time of the First World War when no mechanical equipment was available. The course was completed in 1922 and remains substantially the same today; it claims to be 'ranked one of the top 10 courses in Middlesex'.

Stephen McKay

Cattlegate Road, Crews Hill

Crews Hill could be used as an example of an area described as 'urban fringe' with a mix of land use including some housing, market gardening activity and a golf course. There is a railway station on the Hertford Loop to the left of this view along Cattlegate Road.

Stephen McKay

Enfield Greenway

This walking and cycling track follows the route of the London Loop from The Ridgeway towards Hadley Wood. As part of the Greenway project, thousands of saplings have been planted along the way.

Mark Percy

Enfield Greenway

Completed in 2021, this section of the Enfield Greenway is clearly designed to take London Loop walkers off The Ridgeway. But at the time of writing, local signage was still directing walkers along the main road, and the new path was not shown on Ordnance Survey maps. To the south of the path are four small ponds.

Mark Percy

Crews Hill Golf Course

Public footpaths crossing golf courses are not unusual and, however inconvenient the club may find them, the right of walkers to use them has to be respected. There are normally warning signs to watch out for flying golf balls and listen for shouts of 'fore'. This path is actually the beginning of the Hertfordshire Chain Walk which eventually leads to Ashwell & Morden station in the north of the county via a somewhat roundabout route. This stretch is in the London Borough of Enfield, however, part of the old county of Middlesex, and has never been in Hertfordshire.

Stephen McKay

Trent Park Woods Looking North

The landscape looks like anywhere in middle England but is inside the M25 motorway in the London Borough of Enfield. In the gap on the horizon between the trees about a third in from the right is the Ridgeway, the road linking Enfield to Potters Bar. The grass in the field had just been mown and baled away. It was a baking June day and I can almost smell the hot cut grass in the photo.

John Kingdon

M25 crossing Cattlegate Road

Stephen Dawson

Garden centre, Crews Hill

Crews Hill road is lined with garden centres and other outdoor activity retailers on both sides.

Stephen Dawson

Crews Hill, Enfield, looking west towards the railway bridge

Crews Hill Railway Bridge with the entrance to the station on the right just past the bus stop.

Christine Matthews

Woodhurst Farm, Cattlegate Road

This shows one of the buildings at Woodhurst Farm, where horses and ponies are bred.

Christine Matthews

Crews Hill: The land of a thousand garden centres

Well, that's what it looks like! This was taken looking along Cattlegate Road, and all the way down this road are independent garden centres and nurseries.

Nigel Cox

Crews Hill railway station (1)

The station is on the line between Moorgate and Hertford North. Trains are currently operated by First Capital Connect and there is a weekday daytime half hourly service to Moorgate taking a scheduled 36 minutes. This is the view looking northwards towards Cuffley.

Nigel Cox

Crews Hill railway station (2)

Nigel Cox

Cattlegate Road

Looking down towards the railway bridge from opposite Crews Hill Golf Club.

Martin Addison

Crews Hill Station

Looking north towards Cuffley on the Hertford Loop Line. Facilities are spartan on this lightly used station.

Martin Addison

Crews Hill Station

Looking south towards Gordon Hill on the Hertford Loop Line. Access to the station is via stairs from the street below. The station is not staffed and tickets are available from a machine.

Martin Addison