Do not attempt this on your own.
My partner and I decided to brave the Friday afternoon tube traffic and head into Holborn to go to Covent Garden. Access via Wanstead or South Woodford is fairly simple, and it's good to practice your escalator skills at Wanstead.
Holborn, however is a busy station and the immediate access from the West bound Central Line platform is by stairs only, too many to go up backwards with the stroller on your own - you would need someone to help you lift up here. Also, be aware that this area is always really busy and congested, often it is better to wait until the crowds have passed before attempting the stairs. Note: particularly if your stroller is a bike trailer like my Chariot and takes up a LOT of space.
As with the other access, the entry onto the escalator is extremely busy and quite fast paced, so you have to be confident going on. See my post for escalator tips.
Once on the escalator things are easy and ironically there is a disabled gate, even though obviously, there are no lifts at Holborn and therefore not suitable for wheelchair users. Shame on you TFL.
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