40 Routes Guide

40 routesto explore

Get activein Lee Valley Regional Park

40 routesto explore

Get activein Lee Valley Regional Park

Route symbol guide Introduction

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40 routes in Lee Valley Regional Park


WalkingThis route is rated asexcellent for walking.

RunningThis route is rated asexcellent for running.

CyclingThis route is rated asexcellent for cycling.

CyclingThis route is unsuitable forcycling.

Disabled/PushchairThis route is unsuitable forindividuals with disabilities,see below.

DogsAreas of route haverestricted access for dogs,see below.

ToiletsToilets available either onroute or within a 5 minutewalk.

RefreshmentsRefreshments availableeither on route or withina 5 minute walk.

Most of us know that we should be more active to benefit ourhealth and well being. Did you know that just 30 minutes ofexercise a day can help you to feel good, have more energy, reduce stress and sleep better?

Lee Valley Regional Park makes being more active really easy. Attwice the size of London's Royal Parks combined and with 26 milesof riverside trails, country parks, nature reserves and urban oases,there’s no better place to challenge yourself. Go for a cycle ride, arun or a simple stroll - it’s free 365 days a year and just waitingto be discovered.

The 40 routes within this booklet cover a range of distances andterrains to explore with many routes going past the world classLee Valley White Water Centre, home to the London 2012Olympic Canoe Slalom events.

The routes are designed to suit individual interests and abilitiesand to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the park, wherenature, leisure and sport sit successfully side by side.

Symbols displaying stars are rated «««excellent, ««good, «fair.Disability/Pushchair access: Unless stated in the route information, routes areaccessible for wheelchairs/pushchairs, however we would recommend that individualscheck the listed terrain and narrative to ensure suitability to their own requirements.

Dogs: All walks listed are suitable for dogs, however there are some areas of the RegionalPark that require dogs to be kept on leads. Please refer to the detail of each walk.

Route length: All route distances are shown to the nearest 1/4 mile. For conversionpurposes, there is 1.6km to every mile.

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This guide provides an overview of the routes available andtheir suitability for a range of activities and accessibility.More detailed route narratives and maps can bedownloaded from the website:

visitleevalley.org.uk/40routes or obtained by calling theInformation Service on 08456 770 600.

The routes

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When I see an adult on abicycle, I do not despair for thefuture of the human race.H.G. Wells

It is exercise alone thatsupports the spirits, and keepsthe mind in vigor.Marcus Tullius Cicero

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RoutesWare to Waltham Abbey

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Grasshopper Walk 1/2 mile

Water Vole Trail 1 mile

SummaryA circular route through Turnershill and ThistlyMarshes. Experience the wonderful sightsand sounds of crickets and grasshoppersduring the summer months. Particularlysuitable for disabled people and pushchairs.

TerrainAll surfaced pathways with several bridges.

Points of interestBowyers Orchid Meadow is a short detour fromthe route (best seen early May to mid June).

Car park/Starting pointPindar car park. (L)

SummaryA circular wetland route around Silvermeade.Discover our 'Wind in the Willows', home ofthe Lee Valley Water Vole.

Terrain Grass pathways throughout the routewhich can become wet and muddy.

Points of interestBroxbourne Old Mill, Water Vole habitat anddragonflies (best seen between May toOctober).

Car park/Starting pointOld Mill and Meadows car park. (C)

Car parks/Starting points/Public transport

Car park/Start point Address/Public transport Toilets Refreshments

(A) Rye House Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0EH No NoGatehouse Train Station: Rye House - 5 minutes walk

Bus: Centrebus C3

(B) Dobbs Weir Dobbs Weir Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN1 0AY Yes Yes(no public transport)

(C) Old Mill Off Station Road, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 6LX Yes Yesand Meadows Train Station: Broxbourne - 5 minutes walk (peak time)

Bus: Centrebus C3, C4, Arriva 310, SM Coaches 323A

(D) Lee Valley Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 6LX No NoBoat Centre Train Station: Broxbourne - 3 minutes walk

Bus: C4, Arriva 310, SM Coaches 323A

(E) Clayton Hill Nazeing Road, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2HX No NoTrain Station: Broxbourne - 10 minutes walkBus: TWH Bus & Coach Services 392

(F) Wharf Road Wharf Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN10 6HD No NoTrain Station: Broxbourne - 15 minutes walkBus: Arriva 310, 311, Centrebus C3, C4

(G) Turnford Brook Cheshunt Wash, Turnford, Herts, EN8 0XG No NoBus: Arriva 310, 311, Centrebus C3, C4

(H) Lee Valley Park Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Yes YesFarms Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF (no public transport)

(I) Fishers Green Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Yes NoWaltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF (no public transport)

(J) Hooks Marsh Fishers Green Lane, Crooked Mile,Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2ED (no public transport) No No

(K) Cheshunt Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9AJ Yes NoCountry Walk Train Station: Cheshunt - 3 minutes walk

Bus: Arriva C1

(L) Pindar Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9AJ Yes NoTrain Station: Cheshunt - 3 minutes walkBus: Arriva C1

(M)Cornmill Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2ES No NoMeadows Bus: Arriva 505, Lea Valley 555

(N) Waltham Abbey Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XQ No NoGardens Train Station: Waltham Cross - 15 minutes walk

Bus: Regal Busways 211, 212, 213, Arriva 240, 250, 255, 505, Lea Valley 555

Wonderful Wet Meadows 11/2 miles

Otter Discovery Trail 13/4 miles

SummaryA circular route around the glorious SeventyAcres Lake. Discover the habitat andbehaviour of one of England's best lovedmammals.

TerrainSurfaced paths with one bridge with a steepincline.

Points of interest Otter information panels and Bittern InformationPoint. Lee Valley Park Farms are a shortdetour from the route.

Car park/Starting pointFishers Green car park. (I)

AlternativeHooks Marsh car park. (J)



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SummaryA circular river route around Cornmill Meadows.Experience and discover the wealth of wildlifethat feed on the wetland meadows.

Terrain Grass pathways throughout the routewith several bridges.

Points of interestWaltham Abbey Gardens, dragonfly informationpanels (dragonflies best seen between May toOctober) and Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Car park/Starting pointWaltham Abbey Gardens car park. (N)

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Ware to Waltham Abbey

Please note, postcodes listed are the nearest ones available and for guidance only. Detailed maps can be foundat visitleevalley.org.uk/40routes

Orchid Discovery Trail 2 miles

Waders and Waterfowl 2 miles

SummaryA linear route exploring the stunning NorthMetropolitan and Bowyers Orchid Meadows.

TerrainSurfaced pathways, one bridge and boardwalksin orchid areas. Towpath may become muddy.

Points of interest Orchid information panels, Common Twayblade,Early Marsh, Southern Marsh, Common Spottedand Pyramidal Orchids (best seen between lateMay and mid June).

Car park/Starting point Pindar car park. (L)

SummaryA scenic route exploring the southern habitatsand spectacles of River Lee Country Park.The route travels north along the Flood ReliefChannel, passing the north of Hall Marsh Scrape,returning via the western edge of Bowyers Water.

TerrainSurfaced pathways, several bridges andkissing gates.

Points of interestHall Marsh Scrape, wet grasslands informationpanels and Bowyers Orchid Meadow (bestseen late May to mid June).

Car park/Starting pointNearest car park - Waltham Abbey Gardens (N)(10 minute walk).

Water-lily Wander 2 miles

SummaryA circular route around beautiful BowyersWater. Experience the wonderful views of Whiteand Yellow Water-lilies alongside other water plantssuch as Yellow Flag Iris in early summer. Particularlysuitable for disabled people and pushchairs.

TerrainAll surfaced pathways and several bridges.

Points of interestBowyers Orchid Meadow is a short detourfrom the route (best seen early May to midJune) and bat hibernaculum (house).

Car park/Starting point Pindar car park. (L)


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Grebes and Gravel 2 miles

SummaryA circular wildlife and wildflower routeexploring Bowyers Water and its naturalinhabitants.

TerrainAll surfaced pathways and several bridges.

Points of interestBowyers Orchid Meadow (best seen late Mayto mid June) and bat hibernaculum (house).

Car park/Starting pointNearest car park - Waltham Abbey Gardens (O)(10 minute walk)


Dragonfly Discovery Trail 2 miles

SummaryA circular route that takes in the beauty ofCornmill Meadows and picturesque Tree Park.This trail helps you to discover the manyspecies of dragonfly that inhabit this beautifulsanctuary. From Cornmill Meadows car park,the route travels into the Tree Park, beforecircling the meadows.

TerrainGrass pathways throughout the route withseveral bridges.

Points of interestDragonfly information panels (dragonflies bestseen between May - October), WalthamAbbey Gardens and Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Car park/Starting pointCornmill Meadows car park. (M)

AlternativeWaltham Abbey Gardens car park. (N)

Faba to Fieldes 2 miles

SummaryA circular route through tranquil surroundings,with beautiful views, weirs and wildlife. Theroute travels north past Glen Faba to FieldesWeir, returning south on the towpath.

TerrainA mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath andgrass pathways, bridges including one verynarrow, walk-around and kissing gates.

Points of interestDobbs Weir and Glen Faba.

Car park/Starting pointDobbs Weir car park. (B)

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Rambling Rivers 3 miles

A Royal Reserve 4 miles

SummaryA picturesque route visiting the four mainrivers that wind their way through River LeeCountry Park. The route travels north alongthe Flood Relief Channel past Seventy AcresLake before heading south past CheshuntLake and Bowyers Water.

TerrainAll surfaced pathways including a section oftowpath (steep decline onto the towpath),several bridges and kissing gates.

Points of interest Hall Marsh Scrape, Bittern Information Pointand Plover Viewing Point, Bowyers OrchidMeadow (best seen late May to mid June) andwet grasslands information panels. NorthMetropolitan Orchid Meadow and the Lee ValleyPark Farms are a short detour from the route.

Car park/Starting pointFishers Green. (I)

Alternative Hooks Marsh (J) and Pindar (L)car park.

SummaryA circular route through town and countrydiscovering the history and wildlife of the northof Lee Valley Regional Park. The route headseast passing the RSPB Rye Meads NatureReserve before turning north under the A414.It then turns east into Stanstead Innings, joiningthe main road through Stanstead Abbottsbefore returning south along the towpath.

TerrainA mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath and grasspathways, roadside pavements, several bridges,cobblestone ramp and walk-around gates.

Points of interestRye House Gatehouse, Rye Meads NatureReserve, Abbotts Pit Bird Hide and Frenchand Jupps Malting works.

Car park/Starting pointRye House Gatehouse car park. (A)

Locks and Lakes 4 miles

SummaryA circular river walk full of rural magic andhistorical charm. The route travels north alongthe towpath to Cheshunt before following theriver south along Waltons Walk.

Terrain Surfaced pathway including a sectionof towpath and one bridge with a steep incline.

Points of interestHall Marsh Scrape and Royal GunpowderMills. North Metropolitan Orchid Meadow andWaltham Abbey town and gardens are a shortdetour from the route.


AlternativesPindar (L) car park.


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Winged Wonders 2 miles

Weirs to Woods 2 miles

Summary A circular walk taking in a varietyof wildlife habitats. Discover a wealth ofwildlife including dragonflies, waders andwildfowl. The route travels along the westside of Hooks Marsh Lake and Hall MarshScrape, returning along Waltons Walk.

Terrain Surfaced and grass pathways (someof which are narrow and uneven) and severalbridges, one with a steep incline.

Points of interestHall Marsh Scrape and Hooks Marsh Ditch.

Car park/Starting point Hooks Marsh car park.

SummaryA circular river and woodland route, combiningwildlife and heritage. The route heads southalong the towpath past Silvermeade, crossingthe navigation at Kings Weir before headingnorth through Rusheymead.

Terrain A mixture of towpath, surfaced andgrass pathways some of which can becomewet and muddy. Several bridges and stepsoff Old Nazeing Road.

Points of interestBroxbourne Old Mill, Water Vole habitat,dragonflies (best seen between May -October) and Kings Weir.

Car park/Starting pointOld Mill and Meadows car park. (C)

AlternativeWharf Road car park. (F)

Farm and Wetland Trail 3 miles

SummaryA circular route linking Lee Valley Park Farmsto the wetlands of River Lee Country Park.An ideal route for all ages and abilitiesthroughout the year. The route travels westacross three waterways before turning southaround North Metropolitan Pit and returningalong the east side of Seventy Acres Lake.

TerrainSurfaced pathways, several bridges (two withsteep inclines) and several walk-around gates.

Points of interestLee Valley Park Farms, Otter and WaterVole habitat and Nightingale Wood. NorthMetropolitan Orchid Meadow and the BitternInformation Point are a short detour fromthe route.

Car park/Starting pointLee Valley Park Farms. (H)

AlternativesHooks Marsh (J) and Turnford Brook (G)car parks.40

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Monks and Meadows 5 miles

River Lee 10k 6 miles

SummaryA picturesque route from Waltham Abbey towncentre into the surrounding countryside.Discover the history of the Abbey, the wildlifeof the Dragonfly Sanctuary and the beauty ofRiver Lee Country Park. From Waltham AbbeyGardens, the route heads north throughCornmill Meadows, returning along Waltons Walk.

Terrain Surfaced and grassed pathways, severalbridges, narrow kissing gate and a stile.

Points of interest Waltham Abbey church and gardens,Dragonfly Sanctuary (dragonflies best seenbetween May - October), Royal GunpowderMills and Hall Marsh Scrape.

Car park/Starting pointWaltham Abbey Gardens car park. (O)

AlternativeHooks Marsh (J) car park.

Meridian Views 6 miles

SummaryA challenging circular route through a varietyof terrains with breathtaking views across theLee Valley. The route heads north to HolyfieldLake, turning east and travelling south alongthe eastern edge of Galleyhill Wood.Continuing along Claygate Lane and theCrooked Mile it then returns north along theeastern edge of Seventy Acres Lake.

Terrain A mixture of surfaced and grasspathways, some stretches of busy road,several bridges, some steep inclines, severalwalk-arounds and kissing gates.

Points of interestMeridian Line, Dragonfly Sanctuary, farmViewpoint and Galleyhill Wood. Lee ValleyPark Farms are a short detour from the route.


AlternativesCornmill Meadows (M), Hooks Marsh (J)and Fishers Green (I) car parks.


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River Lee Trail 4 miles

Waterbird Discovery Trail 4 miles

SummaryA relaxing circular walk on the Hertfordshireand Essex borders. Discover the greenestand bluest spaces in the heart of the LeeValley, their fascinating history and wonderfulwildlife. The route heads north along the NewRiver, turning east at the north end of AdmiralsWalk Lake, before returning south from DobbsWeir along the River Lee Navigation towpath.

TerrainA mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath andgrass pathways, several bridges and steps,several steep inclines, walk-arounds andkissing gates.

Points of interestNew River, Lee Valley Boat Centre, DobbsWeir and Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows.

Car park/Starting pointLee Valley Boat Centre car park. (D)

Alternatives Old Mill and Meadows (C) andDobbs Weir (B) car parks.

SummaryA linear route linking Cheshunt Station to thewetlands of River Lee Country Park. Discovermore about the waterbirds of the Lee Valleyincluding their habitats, feeding behavioursand the amazing journeys they have made.From Cheshunt Station the route heads northpast Seventy Acres Lake to the Grebe Hideoverlooking Holyfield Lake. The route returnsthe same way.

TerrainSurfaced pathways throughout with severalbridges.

Points of interestWaterbird information panels, NorthMetropolitan Viewing Area and Grebe Hide.

Car park/Starting pointCheshunt Country Walk car park. (K)

SummaryA spectacular wildlife route through the heartof River Lee Country Park. The route travelssouth, circling Hooks Marsh Lake beforeheading north on the towpath to Holyfield Weirand returning along the Flood Relief Channel.

TerrainA mixture of pathways some of which areuneven, narrow and can become wet andmuddy. One bridge with a steep incline andseveral walk-around and kissing gates.

Points of interestLee Valley Park Farms, Holyfield Weir, HallMarsh Scrape and North Metropolitan OrchidMeadow. The Bittern Information Point is ashort detour from the route.


Alternatives Hooks Marsh (J) andFishers Green (I) car parks.


Lake and Riverside Trail 4 miles

Summary A scenic route around the gravel pitlakes of River Lee Country Park. An ideal routeto explore the various habitats and spectaclesof Lee Valley. The route travels north along theFlood Relief Channel past Seventy Acres Lakebefore heading south past North MetropolitanPit and Bowyers Water.

Terrain Mostly surfaced pathways with anuneven and narrow section west of Hooks MarshLake, several bridges (two with steep inclines)and several walk-around and kissing gates.

Points of interestHall Marsh Scrape, Bittern Information Point,Plover Viewing Point, Bowyers Orchid Meadowand wet grasslands information panels.Lee Valley Park Farms are a short detour fromthe route.

Car park/Starting point Nearest car park -Waltham Abbey Gardens (N) (10 minute walk).

Alternatives Hooks Marsh (J), Fishers Green(I), Turnford Brook (G) and Cheshunt CountryWalk (K) car parks.

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Lakes of the River Lee 71/2 miles

Valley Views 8 miles

SummaryA circular route with stunning views around thegravel pits of River Lee Country Park. The routeheads north past Bowyers Water following therailway to Wharf Road. It turns south down thetowpath passing the east side of Seventy AcresLake, continuing along the Flood Relief Channel.

TerrainSurfaced pathways and towpath throughout,several bridges (one with a steep incline) andseveral walk-around and kissing gates.

Points of interestHall Marsh Scrape. North MetropolitanOrchid Meadow, Lee Valley Park Farms andthe Bittern Information Point are a shortdetour from the route.


AlternativesPindar (L), Turnford Brook (G) and HooksMarsh (J) car parks.

SummaryA route to discover the beauty and variety ofRiver Lee Country Park. The route travelsnorth to Wharf Road joining the towpath toMeadgate Road. It continues south on theLee Valley Pathway to Lee Valley Park Farmsreturning along the Flood Relief Channel.

Terrain Surfaced pathways and towpath,several bridges (two with steep inclines), agradual climb up to Clayton Hill and severalwalk-around and kissing gates.

Points of interestClayton Hill Viewpoint, Lee Valley Park Farms,Hall Marsh Scrape and Bowyers Orchid Meadow.The Bittern Information Point and BroxbourneOld Mill are a short detour from the route.

Car park/Starting pointNearest car park - Waltham Abbey Gardens (N)(10 minute walk).

Alternatives Pindar (L), Turnford Brook (G),Wharf Road (F), Fishers Green (I), HooksMarsh (J), Old Mill and Meadows (C), ClaytonHill (E) and Lee Valley Park Farms (H) car parks.


SummaryA scenic circular route with stunning viewsacross the Lee Valley. The route follows theLee Valley Pathway north to the viewpoint atClayton Hill. It continues onto MeadgateRoad before returning south along the towpathto Wharf Road. The route then follows therailway south before turning east at TurnfordBrook back across River Lee Country Park.

Terrain Surfaced pathway including towpath,several bridges (two with steep inclines), a

gradual climb up to Clayton Hill and kissinggates.

Points of interestLee Valley Park Farms, Clayton Hill, Water Volehabitat and dragonflies. Broxbourne Old Milland Meadows is a short detour from the route.


AlternativesWharf Road (F), Turnford Brook (G)and Clayton Hill (E) car parks.

River Lee Country Park 10 miles

Me thinks that the moment my legs begin tomove, my thoughts begin to flow.Henry David Thoreau‘‘

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Ware to Waltham AbbeyRoutesWaltham Abbey to Tottenham

SummaryA circular route exploring the wet woodlandand wildlife of Gunpowder Park. The routeheads west along the high path before turningsouth through the woodland boardwalk andreturning along Sewardstone Road.

TerrainSurfaced pathways including a woodenboardwalk.

Points of interestGunpowder Park Field Station, Osier Marshboardwalk and bird hides. Two viewpoints area short detour from the route.

Car park/Starting pointGunpowder Park car park. (A)

Rockets to Woodland 3 miles

SummaryA circular valley route discovering the explosivehistory of Sewardstone Marsh’s wet woodland.The route travels west, following the perimeterof Gunpowder Park down to SewardstoneMarsh, looping around the woodland areabefore heading north back through the centreof Gunpowder Park.

TerrainSurfaced pathways including a small sectionof grass path and a walk-around gate.

Points of interestGunpowder Park Field Station andbat hibernacula (houses).


Gunpowder Woodland Trail 13/4 miles

Rammey Ramble 1mile

Art on the Marshes 11/2 miles

SummaryA circular route that explores the Bee Orchidsof Rammey Marsh.

TerrainGrass pathways only with one walk-aroundgate.

Points of interest Bee Orchids (best seen late May to mid June).

Car park/Starting pointRammey Marsh car park. (B)

SummaryA circular route highlighting the communityart of Clendish Marsh. The route headssouth towards Ferry Lane, turning west atthe allotments and circling the perimeterof the marsh.

TerrainSurfaced pathways.

Points of interestInformation panels, Bee Orchids (best seenlate May to mid June) and community artwork.The woodland area is a short detour from theroute.

Car park/Starting pointTottenham Marshes car park. (D)

Walk on the Wild Side 11/2 miles

Summary A circular route discovering the'wilds' of Tottenham Marshes. The routeheads north around the perimeter of WildMarsh West before crossing the river andreturning along the towpath.

Terrain Surfaced pathway including towpath,several bridges with steep inclines and largecobbles plus walk-around gates.

Points of interestInformation panels, wildlife wetland habitat andBee Orchids (best seen late May to mid June).



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Car parks/Starting points/Public transport

Car park/Start point Address/Public transport Toilets Refreshments

(A) Gunpowder Park Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3GP Yes NoBus: Arriva 505

(B) Rammey Marsh Ordnance Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 6JN No NoBus: Arriva 121, 491

(C) Swan and South Ordnance Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 6GE No NoPike Pool Bus: Arriva 121, 491

(D) Tottenham Watermead Way, London N17 OXB Yes NoMarshes Train Station: Tottenham Hale - 10 minutes walk

Northumberland Park - 5 minutes walkBus: Arriva 192

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Waltham Abbey to Tottenham


Urban Oasis 31/2 miles

Marshes and Meadows 5 miles

SummaryA figure-of-eight route through TottenhamMarshes discovering the diverse wildlife ofthis urban jewel. The route loops northaround Wild Marsh West and over the riverbefore heading south through ClendishMarsh returning back along the towpath.

TerrainSurfaced pathway including towpath, severalbridges (with steep inclines and large cobbles)and walk-around gates.

Points of interestCommunity artwork, information panels,wildlife wetland habitat and Bee Orchids(best seen late May to mid June).


SummaryA circular route discovering the rich grasslandsand wildflowers of this historical site. The routetravels south through Gunpowder Park andSewardstone Marsh, following Section 18 ofthe London Loop to Swan and Pike Pool.It continues north through Rammey Marsh toHighbridge Street before turning south backto Gunpowder Park.

TerrainSurfaced pathways including a section oftowpath, several bridges (one with shallowsteps), steep slope from towpath to HighbridgeStreet plus several walk-around gates.

Points of interestGunpowder Park Field Station and Swan andPike Pool. Bee Orchids (best seen late May tomid June) are a short detour from the route.


AlternativesRammey Marsh (B) and Swan andPike Pool (C) car parks.


Happiness lies, first of all, in health.George William Curtis

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Waltham Abbey to TottenhamRoutesTottenham to River Thames

Three Hidden Gems 21/2 miles

Mills and Thrills 4 miles

SummaryThis linear route discovers three hiddenwonders steeped with history and wildlife. Theroute heads south on the road to Bow CreekEcology Park. Following the pathway throughand back, the route then continues south,crossing the road towards the river and TrinityBuoy Wharf before doubling back to EastIndia Dock Basin.

TerrainSurfaced paths including roadside pavements,steps and a road to cross.

Points of interest Bow Creek Ecology Park, Trinity Buoy Wharf,East India Dock Basin, wildlife and heritageinformation panels.

Car park/Starting pointCanning Town Underground Station.

SummaryThis circular route explores London throughtime offering a taste of the old and the new.The route follows the paths around Three MillsIsland linking to the Greenway and the RiverLee returning back to Three Mills.

TerrainSurfaced paths including roadside pavementsand some cobbles, steps and roads to cross.

Points of interestThree Mills Island, Abbey Mills Pumping Station,Yardley Factory, Olympic development site,Old Ford Lock and Bryant and May Factory.

Car park/Starting pointBromley-by-Bow Underground Station.

Filtering Back in Time 5 miles

SummaryAn intriguing historical circular route exploringthe urban and rural diversity of the area. Theroute heads north, circling Springfield Parkbefore returning south to Hackney Marshesalong the Lee Valley Pathway and westthrough the Middlesex Filter Beds.

TerrainA mixture of surfaced pathways, towpath andgrass pathways, walk-around gates, cattlegrid and a bridge with steep incline.

Points of interestWildlife and heritage information panels, A.V.Roe Arches, Springfield Park and viewpointand Middlesex Filter Beds. The WaterWorksNature Reserve and Golf Centre is a shortdetour from the route.

Car park/Starting pointLee Valley Ice Centre car park. (A)

AlternativeCoppermill car park (C).


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Planes and Trains 1 mile

SummaryA circular wildlife and heritage route aroundWalthamstow and Leyton Marshes.

TerrainSurfaced and grass pathways and boardwalk.

Points of interestA.V. Roe Arches and Walthamstow Marsheswildflower meadows.


Nature's Magic 2 miles

Walthamstow Wonders 2 miles

SummaryA circular route exploring the wildlife andheritage of this spectacular nature reserve.The route heads north through HorseshoeThicket to Coppermill Fields, returning southalong the Lee Valley Pathway and Leyton Marsh.

Terrain Surfaced and grass pathways, walk-around gates and cattle grid.

Points of interestWildlife and heritage information panels,A.V. Roe Arches and Walthamstow Marshes.


AlternativeCoppermill car park (C).

SummaryA route to discover a magical secret gardenpacked with history. The route follows thepathways through the WaterWorks andMiddlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserves.

Terrain Surfaced pathways including a smallsection of cobbles, wooden boardwalk, grasspathway and several bridges.

Points of interestWaterWorks Nature Reserve and GolfCentre, wildlife garden, bird hide, artworkand boardwalk.

Car park/Starting pointWaterWorks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre. (B)


Car parks/Starting points/Public transportCar park/Start point Address/Public transport Toilets Refreshments

(A) Lee Valley Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL Yes YesIce Centre Train Station: Clapton - 15 minutes walk

Bus: Stagecoach 48, 55, 56

(B) WaterWorks Lammas Rd, Off Lea Bridge Rd, Leyton, London E10 7NU Yes YesNature Reserve Train Station: Clapton - 15 minutes walk& Golf Centre Bus: Stagecoach 48, 55, 56

(C) Coppermill Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London E17 7HQ No NoBus: First Bus W12

Routes

Tottenham to River Thames


Lee Valley Pathway

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Lee Valley Boat CentreFrom passenger boats to pedalos, the centreprovides a range of boats to explore anddiscover the River Lee.

Address: Old Nazeing Road,Broxbourne, Herts EN10 6LX

Telephone: 01992 462 085

Lee Valley Park FarmsA traditional style farmyard with a wide varietyof rare breed farm animals, small pets, tractorand trailer rides to the working dairy farm andplay areas for all the family to enjoy.

Address: Stubbins Hall Lane,Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF

Telephone: 01992 892 781

Lee Valley White Water CentreHost venue for the London 2012 GamesCanoe Slalom events. A world class whitewater centre for rafting and canoeing.

Address: Station Road, Waltham Cross, Herts EN9 1AB

Telephone: 08456 770 606

Lee Valley Golf CourseAn 18 hole parkland course offering achallenge to players of all handicaps,members and non-members alike. Aninteresting and cleverly designed course withwater in play on 10 holes.

Address: Lee Valley Leisure Complex,Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR

Telephone: 020 8803 3611

Lee Valley Athletics CentreThe largest indoor and outdoor athleticscentre serving London and the South ofEngland. The indoor centre comprises theonly indoor 200m track, 60m and 130msprint straights and full indoor jumps andthrows facilities.

Address: Lee Valley Leisure Complex,61 Meridian Way, Edmonton, London N9 0AR

Telephone: 020 8344 7230

WaterWorks Golf CentreAn 18 hole, par 3 course in the heart of afantastic heritage nature reserve. All levels of golftuition available including lessons for all ages.

Address: Lammas Road (off Lea BridgeRoad), Leyton, London E10 7QB

Telephone: 020 8988 7566

Lee Valley Ice CentreA 56m by 26m ice pad that provides iceskating for all levels and abilities, frombeginners to international competitors. Thecentre holds public sessions seven days aweek and a learn to skate programme forchildren and adults.

Address: Lea Bridge Road, Leyton,London E10 7QL

Telephone: 020 8533 3154

Lee Valley Riding CentreThe centre offers qualified instruction for all,from beginners to advanced riders in a safeand friendly atmosphere. It also specialises ingroup and private lessons in its floodlitoutdoor and indoor arenas.

Address: Lea Bridge Road, Leyton,London E10 7QL

Telephone: 020 8556 2629

Lea Valley Walk

Walk London

The Lea Valley Walk is one of the finest andmost varied walking routes around the capital,and an excellent way to get out of (and into)London. It offers 50 miles of traffic-free walking,tracing the route of the River Lea from itssource at Leagrave near Luton to where itmeets with the Thames in east London. As itfollows the river it undergoes a fascinatingmetamorphosis from rural pathway to urbantrail. So whether you choose to walk forhealth, get some fresh air or experience thewildlife or simply explore heritage attractions,escape to the country or discover yoursurroundings, the Lea Valley Walk offers it all.

Some of the sections are very short. Yetthese stretches often contain much heritage

and countryside toenjoy - such as theone mile betweenCheshunt and WalthamAbbey. Thanks to themany railway stationsalongside the park,between Ware andLondon, the walk canbe reached easily.

This is a walk thatcan be enjoyed by

everybody from the keen long-distancewalker to those with young children or thosenew to taking exercise.

If you are inspired to explore other walks inLondon take a look at Walk London,www.walklondon.org.uk where you will findinformation on the five other designatedStrategic Walks in the network of promotedwalks in London. The Thames Path, JubileeWalkway, the Capital Ring and London Loop,which are circular walks round inner and

outer London, promoted in sections andconnected to public transport. There are also40 miles of the Green Chain Walk whichconnects 300 open spaces in South-eastLondon. Watch out for Walk London's websitefor updates and a calendar of events.

RoutesThe Lee Valley

The concept of the Lee Valley Pathway was launched in 1996 to provide a combined usecycling and walking route for the entire length of the Lee Valley Regional Park from Ware inHertfordshire to East India Dock Basin at the River Thames.

Providing direct linkage to most of the park’s venues and to the site of the London 2012Olympic Games, the pathway wends its way through 25 miles of the Lee Valley’s hugely diverselandscape. From spectacular hill-top vistas, to wetlands, river and lake-side, woodland,farmland and industrial heritage environments, the pathway offers a range of user experiencesto cater for all tastes and abilities.

Lee Valley Regional Park also offers a range of sport and leisure activitieswhich complement the picturesque open spaces.

All details correct at time of printing – December 2012.

Lee Valley Regional Park AuthorityMyddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG08456 770 600 l visitleevalley.org.uk l @LeeValleyPark

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