M25 Junction 17

Where is Junction 17?

Junction 17 is on the western stretch of the M25, just after the M40 turn-off at Junction 16 if you're going clockwise. It's mainly the way into Maple Cross and Rickmansworth, and offers a back route into Chorleywood. Junction 18 is only 1.2 miles further on.

Coming off here

Head towards Rickmansworth and there's a BP with charging points and a run of takeaways on the Uxbridge Road, but it's a reasonable drive from the motorway. Don't head towards Heronsgate and Chorleywood: it's a very small country lane.

Where to stop

Junction 18 is the better option for a stop, with petrol much closer, a couple of pubs nearby and Chorleywood Common if you need to exercise the dog or the kids. Head towards Chorleywood rather than Rickmansworth, and the Shell garage is on your right just before the traffic lights.