Lea Valley Walk
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The Lea Valley Walk is a 50 miles (80 km) long-distance path located between Leagrave
, the source of the River Lea near Luton
, and the Thames, at Limehouse Basin
, Limehouse
, east London. From its source much of the walk is rural. At Hertford
the path follows the towpath
of the River Lee Navigation
, and it becomes increasingly urbanised as it approaches London
. The walk was opened in 1993 and is waymarked throughout using a swan
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at Leagrave Common where there are a number of springs and ponds from which the Lea forms. The first part of the walk is through the suburbs of Luton
. After passing through Wardown Park
the path joins the A6 road and goes through the town centre passing St Mary's Church
as it heads close to the runways of Luton Airport. The A505 road
is crossed as the trail makes its way through open countryside towards Harpenden
.
The path descends into the Lea Valley
, passing under the railway lines before crossing the B653 road. The route now follows the track of a disused railway, the former Luton, Dunstable and Welwyn Junction line
. After Harpenden the path leaves the railway track and heads uphill into Wheathampstead
, then it goes through the village, past the church, and crosses over to the other bank of the river. The path now follows the river towards Water End Lane and the grounds of Brocket Hall
where it crosses the middle of a golf course on its way towards Lemsford
. The path goes under the A1 road to Stanborough Park
.
in the grounds of Home Park Hatfield
till cutting through a small woodland to the Cecil Saw Mill. A short stretch of road leads to a bridleway and then the river. The path crosses the river at Holwell Bridge the trail continues through woodland opposite Holwell Court and joins the Cole Green Way the route of the former Welwyn to Hatfield railway line to the outskirts of Hertford
. This part of the walk is shared with the Hertfordshire Chain Walk
. The path continues to Hertford town centre passing Hertford Town F.C and Hertford Castle
before following Maidenhead Street and Bull Plain to rejoin the River Lea.
At this point the Lea becomes the canalised River Lee Navigation
. For the remainder of its length, the walk follows the towpath all the way to the Thames. At the edge of the town the first lock is passed Hertford Lock
. The rivers Beane
and Rib
enter the Lea on the opposite bank. The walk passes through the town of Ware which is the start of Lee Valley Park
. Passing Ware Lock
, Victorian gazebos can be seen in some of the far bank riverside gardens. The path goes under the A1170 road opposite the Saracen's Head public house
and then passing Hardmead Lock
. On the far bank is Amwell Quarry an SSSI.
Stanstead Lock
is next before continuing under the A414 road towards Rye House
. Attractions nearby include Rye House Stadium
and the gatehouse of Rye House
. Close to the confluence of the River Stort
and Lea is Feildes Weir
. Passing Feildes Weir Lock
, the Rye House Power Station
dominates the skyline. Crossing the river opposite the Fish and Eels public house which is above Dobbs Weir
and then over the Hoddesdon
to Nazeing
road close to the Lee Valley Camping site (Permanently closed 2010) where a stretch of the Old River Lea can be seen. With the canal to the right the path passes Dobbs Weir Lock
and then onto Carthagena Lock
behind the lock is Carthagena Weir
. Below the lock the tail end of the weir pool joins the main river. The path carries on under the Broxbourne
to Nazeing
roadbridge, close to Broxbourne railway station
.
The Crown public house is located adjacent to towpath. Attractions in this area include a boat centre and Broxbourne Mill
. Adjacent to the walk, the Lee Valley leisure pool closed in 2008. The river is crossed to the west bank by bridge. On the opposite bank there are a number of riverside houses.Over a small bridge under which flows the Broxbourne Mill stream. Above Aqueduct Lock
a channel from the river feeds into Kings Weir
and a stretch of the Old River Lea can be found. On both sides of the river mature flooded gravel
workings can be seen, a legacy of this areas large sand and gravel industry, some of which form part of the Turnford and Cheshunt Pits
(SSSI). Continuing past Cheshunt Lock
. Close to Cheshunt railway station
is the Lee Valley Youth Hostel. A glimpse of the Small River Lea
can be seen which flows nearby under Windmill Lane. Past Waltham Common Lock
and then Waltham Town Lock
which is adjacent to the Showground Site the chosen venue to host the 2012 Summer Olympics
canoeing and kayak slalom events will be known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre. The towns of Waltham Cross
and Waltham Abbey
are close by.
On the A121 road bridge stands the Old English Gentlemen public house ( closed May 2008 ). Close by are the Royal Gunpowder Mills
which are open to the public. The path goes under the M25 motorway
to Rammey Marsh Lock
. The river splits on the far bank and a section of the Old River Lea flows through the former Royal Small Arms Factory
now a housing development known as Enfield Island Village
. The Victorian
Terraced house
s on the east bank are former Small Arms factory workers' houses known as Government Row. Above Enfield Lock
a new bridge leads to the housing estate. Passing the Greyhound public house and the lock. Adjacent to the Rifles public house ( closed May 2008 ) is the Old River Lea and section 13 of the London Loop
a Long distance path
can be joined. Crossing the bridge over the Swan and Pike pool a former barge
turning basin
.
The grassed embankment of the King George V Reservoir
is directly in front and is the first in the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain
. Turkey Brook
joins the Lee on the opposite bank. The far bank now comprises mainly industrial units. At Brimsdown
Mossops Bridge connects to Mossops Creek and the Brimsdown Industrial Estate
area. Before the paired lock
gates at Ponder's End Lock
come into view. The Ponders End Mill Stream leaves the Navigation to flow through the historic Wright's Flour Mill
close by to Ponders End railway station
. Above Ponders End lock opposite the towpath is the Navigation Inn, a former pumping station built in 1899. The inn offers moorings for passing boats and views of the grassed embankment of the King George V reservoir. Past the lock and under a road bridge the mill stream merges with the Lee on the far bank. To the east is the start of the William Girling Reservoir
. The west bank opens up with views of the golf course– part of the Lee Valley Leisure Complex
.
At Pickett's Lock
the Pymmes Brook Trail
can be joined. From the lock the 100 metre chimney of the Edmonton Incinerator
dominates the skyline,and on the horizon the towers of Canary Wharf
and the Swiss Re
can be clearly seen. Following the towpath under the North Circular Road
past the site of the Cooks Ferry Inn public house (well known music venue-demolished late 20th century for road widening). Both sides of the river are industrialised. The river opens up with views of Banbury Reservoir
to the East and Tottenham Marshes
. Under a small footbridge known locally as Chalk Bridge. Walking towards Stonebridge Lock
with Lockwood Reservoir
to the east.
Crossing the river here it is less than 1 mile to Tottenham Lock
. Pymmes Brook
joins the Lee here. To the East are the High Maynard
and Low Maynard
reservoirs. Passing under Ferry Lane A503 road bridge.Close by is the Ferry Boat Inn public house and Tottenham Hale station
. The path passes under the Victoria Line
the London Overground
Gospel Oak to Barking line
and Lea Valley Lines
railway bridges as the towpath skirts the West Warwick Reservoir
further to the east are the East Warwick Reservoir
and the Walthamstow Reservoirs
. The Coppermill Stream
joins the Lea close to the Lee Valley Marina.Passing by Springfield Park
the path crosses the river at Horseshoe Bridge. Passing under the Lea Valley Lines
rail bridge. Walthamstow Marshes
and Leyton Marshes
are passed as the path heads towards Lea Bridge Road
.
, riding stables and two nature reserves; the Middlesex Filter Beds and the Waterworks Nature Reserve. The river splits at the Middlesex Filter Beds Weir
where a section of the River Lea's natural channel flows in an easterly direction can be found. Still following the navigation which is known as the Hackney Cut
at this point, the path passes the site of the redundant Pond Lane Flood Gates
. The walk crosses a small footbridge to the east bank adjacent to Hackney Marshes
. Passing under A106 road
Eastway and then the East Cross Route
. The path passes nearby Hackney Wick Stadium
. The walk passes under the North London Line
(now London Overground
) railway and Rothbury Road. The Hertford Union Canal
joins the river on the west bank before crossing Victoria Park
.
Heading towards Old Ford Lock
the path links to the Capital Ring
walk and then passing under The Greenway and the Docklands Light Railway
close to Pudding Mill Lane station. Crossing to the opposite bank at Bow Road
and crossing the river at Three Mills Bridge close to Three Mills
. The walk continues under the District Line
and Hammersmith and City line close to Bromley-by-Bow
. The river forks at Bow Locks
with the Lee Navigation joining the tidal section of the river known as the Bow Back Rivers
through Bow Creek
to its confluence with the Thames. The path now follows the Limehouse Cut
and passing the disused Bromley
and Britannia Stop Lock
s to Limehouse Basin
where the walk ends. Close by is the Thames Path
.
Angling is available on much of the river. Angling Information
Leagrave
For other uses see Leagrave Leagrave is a former village and now a suburb of Luton in Bedfordshire in the northwest of the town. Connected by train from Leagrave station into London and Bedford by First Capital Connect...
, the source of the River Lea near Luton
Luton
Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England, 30 miles north of London. Luton and its near neighbours, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of about 250,000....
, and the Thames, at Limehouse Basin
Limehouse Basin
The Limehouse Basin in Limehouse, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets provides a navigable link between the Regent's Canal and the River Thames, through the Limehouse Basin Lock. A basin in the north of Mile End, near Victoria Park connects with the Hertford Union Canal leading to the River Lee...
, Limehouse
Limehouse
Limehouse is a place in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is on the northern bank of the River Thames opposite Rotherhithe and between Ratcliff to the west and Millwall to the east....
, east London. From its source much of the walk is rural. At Hertford
Hertford
Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. Forming a civil parish, the 2001 census put the population of Hertford at about 24,180. Recent estimates are that it is now around 28,000...
the path follows the towpath
Towpath
A towpath is a road or trail on the bank of a river, canal, or other inland waterway. The purpose of a towpath is to allow a land vehicle, beasts of burden, or a team of human pullers to tow a boat, often a barge...
of the River Lee Navigation
River Lee Navigation
The Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lea . Its course runs from Hertford Castle Weir all the way to the River Thames at Bow Creek. The first lock of the navigation is Hertford Lock the last being Bow Locks....
, and it becomes increasingly urbanised as it approaches London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The walk was opened in 1993 and is waymarked throughout using a swan
Swan
Swans, genus Cygnus, are birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae...
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Stage 1 Leagrave - Hatfield
The walk can be accessed close to Leagrave railway stationLeagrave railway station
Leagrave railway station is located in Leagrave, a suburb in the north of Luton in Bedfordshire, England. Leagrave station is situated on the Midland Main Line 54 km north of London St Pancras International...
at Leagrave Common where there are a number of springs and ponds from which the Lea forms. The first part of the walk is through the suburbs of Luton
Luton
Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England, 30 miles north of London. Luton and its near neighbours, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of about 250,000....
. After passing through Wardown Park
Wardown Park
Wardown Park is situated on the River Lea in Luton. The park has various sporting facilities, is home to the Luton Museum & Art Gallery and contains formal gardens. The park is located between Old Bedford Road and the A6, New Bedford Road and is within walking distance of the town centre.At the...
the path joins the A6 road and goes through the town centre passing St Mary's Church
St Mary's, Luton
St Mary's, Luton, is an Anglican Church in the centre of the town of Luton, England. The church has a rich and long history, being over 850 years old and has been rebuilt and refurbished constantly over the centuries...
as it heads close to the runways of Luton Airport. The A505 road
A505 road
The A505 is an A-class road in the United Kingdom. It follows part of the route of the Icknield Way and the corresponding Icknield Way Path.-Bedfordshire:...
is crossed as the trail makes its way through open countryside towards Harpenden
Harpenden
Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire, England.The town's total population is just under 30,000.-Geography and administration:There are two civil parishes: Harpenden and Harpenden Rural....
.
The path descends into the Lea Valley
Lea Valley
The Lea Valley, the valley of the River Lea, has been used as a transport corridor, a source of sand and gravel, an industrial area, a water supply for London, and a recreational area...
, passing under the railway lines before crossing the B653 road. The route now follows the track of a disused railway, the former Luton, Dunstable and Welwyn Junction line
Dunstable Branch Lines
The Dunstable Branch Lines were railway branch lines that joined the English town of Dunstable to the main lines at Leighton Buzzard and Welwyn. The two lines were under separate ownership, and they joined just east of the Dunstable North station....
. After Harpenden the path leaves the railway track and heads uphill into Wheathampstead
Wheathampstead
Wheathampstead is a village and civil parish in the City and District of St Albans, in Hertfordshire, England. It is north of St Albans and in the Hitchin and Harpenden parliamentary constituency....
, then it goes through the village, past the church, and crosses over to the other bank of the river. The path now follows the river towards Water End Lane and the grounds of Brocket Hall
Brocket Hall
Brocket Hall is a country house in Hertfordshire, England, from London by road. It was built for Sir Matthew Lamb, 1st Baronet, in around 1760 to designs by the architect James Paine. It stands on the site of two predecessors, the first of which was built in 1239 and the second in about 1430. It...
where it crosses the middle of a golf course on its way towards Lemsford
Lemsford
Lemsford is a village and parish in Hertfordshire. It is near Welwyn Garden City and was created out of Hatfield parish in 1858.It is nearly 3 miles N. from Hatfield, on the S.E. side of Brocket Hall Park. It is widely known for its large mill on the River Lea, which is now the headquarters of...
. The path goes under the A1 road to Stanborough Park
Stanborough park
Stanborough Park, also referred to as Stanborough Lakes is a park in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England.The park features two lakes, which were opened more recently in 1970...
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Stage 2 Hatfield - Broxbourne
The path runs alongside the A414 roadA414 road
The A414 is a major road in England. It runs from the A41 at a junction west of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, through the town to junction 8 of the M1 motorway at Buncefield, and running parallel to the M1 until junction 7, heading south of St Albans, east through Hatfield, Hertford, then...
in the grounds of Home Park Hatfield
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town...
till cutting through a small woodland to the Cecil Saw Mill. A short stretch of road leads to a bridleway and then the river. The path crosses the river at Holwell Bridge the trail continues through woodland opposite Holwell Court and joins the Cole Green Way the route of the former Welwyn to Hatfield railway line to the outskirts of Hertford
Hertford
Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. Forming a civil parish, the 2001 census put the population of Hertford at about 24,180. Recent estimates are that it is now around 28,000...
. This part of the walk is shared with the Hertfordshire Chain Walk
Hertfordshire Chain Walk
The Hertfordshire Chain Walk is located in Hertfordshire, England, and consists of 15 linked circular walks. These walks, each of which is between 4.25 and 9 miles, make up a total distance of 87 miles. The tracks pass through villages in East Hertfordshire close to London, the Icknield Way and the...
. The path continues to Hertford town centre passing Hertford Town F.C and Hertford Castle
Hertford Castle
Hertford Castle was a Norman castle situated by the River Lea in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England.-Early history:Hertford Castle was built on a site first fortified by Edward the Elder around 911. By the time of the Norman Invasion in 1066, a motte and bailey were on the site...
before following Maidenhead Street and Bull Plain to rejoin the River Lea.
At this point the Lea becomes the canalised River Lee Navigation
River Lee Navigation
The Lee Navigation is a canalised river incorporating the River Lea . Its course runs from Hertford Castle Weir all the way to the River Thames at Bow Creek. The first lock of the navigation is Hertford Lock the last being Bow Locks....
. For the remainder of its length, the walk follows the towpath all the way to the Thames. At the edge of the town the first lock is passed Hertford Lock
Hertford Lock
Hertford Lock is a lock situated on the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common, Hertford in the English county of Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by British Waterways and is the first lock of the River Lee Navigation....
. The rivers Beane
River Beane
The River Beane is a tributary of the River Lea. It rises to the south-west of Sandon, Hertfordshire in the hills northeast of Stevenage in Hertfordshire....
and Rib
Rib
In vertebrate anatomy, ribs are the long curved bones which form the rib cage. In most vertebrates, ribs surround the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and thus facilitate breathing by expanding the chest cavity. They serve to protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax...
enter the Lea on the opposite bank. The walk passes through the town of Ware which is the start of Lee Valley Park
Lee Valley Park
Lee Valley Regional Park is a long linear park, much of it green spaces, running through the northeast of London, Essex and Hertfordshire from the River Thames to Ware in Hertfordshire, England through areas such as Hackney, Tottenham, Enfield, Stratford, Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow, Cheshunt,...
. Passing Ware Lock
Ware Lock
Ware Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Ware. The lock stands adjacent to Ware Weir and is the only lock on the Navigation to be operated and maintained by the Environment Agency. - Public access:...
, Victorian gazebos can be seen in some of the far bank riverside gardens. The path goes under the A1170 road opposite the Saracen's Head public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
and then passing Hardmead Lock
Hardmead Lock
Hardmead Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Great Amwell close to the town of Ware.The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate. - Location :...
. On the far bank is Amwell Quarry an SSSI.
Stanstead Lock
Stanstead Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation close to the villages of Stanstead Abbotts and St Margarets. The lock which incorporates a rare example of a swing-bridge, has the reputation of being one of the country's most difficult to negotiate....
is next before continuing under the A414 road towards Rye House
Rye House
Rye House may refer to:*Rye House , a Registered Historic Place in Litchfield, Connecticut*Rye House Cobras, a speedway team*Rye House Kart Circuit, karting circuit in Rye House, Hertfordshire, England...
. Attractions nearby include Rye House Stadium
Rye House Stadium
Rye House Stadium is a greyhound racing and speedway venue in Rye House near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It is situated adjacent to the River Lea Navigation.-The stadium:...
and the gatehouse of Rye House
Rye House Plot
The Rye House Plot of 1683 was a plan to assassinate King Charles II of England and his brother James, Duke of York. Historians vary in their assessment of the degree to which details of the conspiracy were finalized....
. Close to the confluence of the River Stort
River Stort
River Stort is a tributary of the River Lea which it joins at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire at Feildes Weir-Overview:River Stort takes its name from Bishop's Stortford, a town through which it flows. It was given the name in the 16th century....
and Lea is Feildes Weir
Feildes Weir
Feildes Weir is a weir on the River Lea located near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire at the confluence of the River Lea and River Stort. The weir marks the start of the Lower Lee. A channel of the man-made River Lee Flood Relief Channel is incorporated into the weir.- History :The weir has had a complex...
. Passing Feildes Weir Lock
Feildes Weir Lock
Feildes Weir Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation located close to Hoddesdon.- Location :The lock is adjacent to the confluence of the River Lea and the River Stort at Feildes Weir.The Glen Faba lake is to the east of the lock....
, the Rye House Power Station
Rye House Power Station
Rye House Power Station is a 715MW combined cycle gas turbine power station close to Rye House railway station in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.-History:...
dominates the skyline. Crossing the river opposite the Fish and Eels public house which is above Dobbs Weir
Dobbs Weir
Dobbs Weir is a both a weir near and an area of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire in England on the River Lea. It is well known for angling, outdoor beauty and watersports. It is overlooked by the Fish and Eels pub.-Angling:...
and then over the Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon is a town in the English county of Hertfordshire, situated in the Lea Valley. The town grew up as a coaching stop on the route between Cambridge and London. It is located southeast of Hertford, north of Waltham Cross and southwest of Bishop's Stortford. At its height during the 18th...
to Nazeing
Nazeing
Nazeing is a parish of 3,952 lying about four miles north of Waltham Abbey, England and bounded on the west by the River Lea. Most of it is still rural, but during the past 40 years there has been a considerable development of market gardening, light industry, holiday fishing, and boating...
road close to the Lee Valley Camping site (Permanently closed 2010) where a stretch of the Old River Lea can be seen. With the canal to the right the path passes Dobbs Weir Lock
Dobbs Weir Lock
Dobbs Weir Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation near Hoddesdon.- Location :The lock is south of the nearby Dobbs Weir, and stands close to the confluence of the Lynch Brook and the Old River Lea...
and then onto Carthagena Lock
Carthagena Lock
Carthagena Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Broxbourne- Location :Directly behind the lock is Carthagena Weir part of a fishery which also includes two lakes and a section of the Old River Lea....
behind the lock is Carthagena Weir
Carthagena Weir
Carthagena Weir is a weir located at Broxbourne on the River Lea. The well oxygenated water with depths ranging to over 16 ft, makes it an ideal environment for coarse fish including the barbel.- Fishery :...
. Below the lock the tail end of the weir pool joins the main river. The path carries on under the Broxbourne
Broxbourne
Broxbourne is a commuter town in the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of 13,298 in 2001.It is located 17.1 miles north north-east of Charing Cross in London and about a mile north of Wormley and south of Hoddesdon...
to Nazeing
Nazeing
Nazeing is a parish of 3,952 lying about four miles north of Waltham Abbey, England and bounded on the west by the River Lea. Most of it is still rural, but during the past 40 years there has been a considerable development of market gardening, light industry, holiday fishing, and boating...
roadbridge, close to Broxbourne railway station
Broxbourne railway station
Broxbourne railway station, opened in 1840, serves Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, England. It is on the West Anglia Main Line, and train services are provided by National Express East Anglia, who also manage the station.-History:...
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Stage 3 Broxbourne - Lea Bridge Road
Broxbourne Mill
Broxbourne Mill is located at the Old Mill and Meadows Site Lee Valley Park, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.- History :A mill stood here for 900 hundred years before being destroyed by fire on October 1, 1949. It is the only mill in this area to be mentioned in the Domesday Book 1086 . The first known...
. Adjacent to the walk, the Lee Valley leisure pool closed in 2008. The river is crossed to the west bank by bridge. On the opposite bank there are a number of riverside houses.Over a small bridge under which flows the Broxbourne Mill stream. Above Aqueduct Lock
Aqueduct Lock
Aqueduct Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation close to Turnford, Hertfordshire.- Location :The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park and is adjacent to the Old River Lea and the Holyfield Lake which incorporates part of the River Lee Flood Relief ChannelThe aqueduct above the lock...
a channel from the river feeds into Kings Weir
Kings Weir
Kings Weir is a weir on the River Lea at Lower Nazeing, Essex. The weir marks the start of a stretch of the Old River Lea.-Access:Pedestrian and cycle access from the Lee Valley Walk. Vehicular access at Wormley.- External links :*...
and a stretch of the Old River Lea can be found. On both sides of the river mature flooded gravel
Gravel
Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock fragments that have a general particle size range and include size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. Gravel can be sub-categorized into granule and cobble...
workings can be seen, a legacy of this areas large sand and gravel industry, some of which form part of the Turnford and Cheshunt Pits
Turnford and Cheshunt Pits
The Turnford and Cheshunt Pits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the English counties of Hertfordshire and Essex and covers a total of 428.17 acres . -Location:...
(SSSI). Continuing past Cheshunt Lock
Cheshunt Lock
Cheshunt Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.- Geography :The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park which is a part of the Lee Valley Park. The Seventy Acres Lake to the east is an important site for the bittern. To the west is North Met Pit another...
. Close to Cheshunt railway station
Cheshunt railway station
Cheshunt railway station serves the town of Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, England. It is on the West Anglia Main Line and the Lea Valley Lines, and train services are provided by National Express East Anglia....
is the Lee Valley Youth Hostel. A glimpse of the Small River Lea
Small River Lea
Small River Lea is a minor tributary of the River Lea, which flows through the Lee Valley Park between Cheshunt and Enfield Lock. It forms part of the Turnford and Cheshunt Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest as it flows through the River Lee Country Park.- Course :The river leaves the Old...
can be seen which flows nearby under Windmill Lane. Past Waltham Common Lock
Waltham Common Lock
Waltham Common Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park which is part of the Lee Valley Park and stands close to the Showground site now known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre - venue of the 2012 Olympics canoeing event...
and then Waltham Town Lock
Waltham Town Lock
Waltham Town Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park which is part of the Lee Valley Park. The adjoining Showground site now known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre has been chosen to host the canoeing...
which is adjacent to the Showground Site the chosen venue to host the 2012 Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
canoeing and kayak slalom events will be known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre. The towns of Waltham Cross
Waltham Cross
Waltham Cross is the most southeasterly town in Hertfordshire, England. It is 12 miles from the City of London and immediately north of the M25 motorway, forming part of the Greater London Urban Area and London commuter belt. Part of Waltham Cross is located within Greater London.-Geography:It is...
and Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey, Essex
Waltham Abbey is a market town of about 20,400 people in the south west of the county of Essex, in the East of England region. It is about 24 km north of London on the Greenwich Meridian and lies between the River Lea in the west and Epping Forest in the east. It takes its name from The Abbey...
are close by.
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills may refer to:* Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills* Faversham* Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills...
which are open to the public. The path goes under the M25 motorway
M25 motorway
The M25 motorway, or London Orbital, is a orbital motorway that almost encircles Greater London, England, in the United Kingdom. The motorway was first mooted early in the 20th century. A few sections, based on the now abandoned London Ringways plan, were constructed in the early 1970s and it ...
to Rammey Marsh Lock
Rammey Marsh Lock
Rammey Marsh Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Enfield. The area adjacent to the lock is known as Rammey Marsh and close to the River Lee Flood Relief Channel.- Etymology :...
. The river splits on the far bank and a section of the Old River Lea flows through the former Royal Small Arms Factory
Royal Small Arms Factory
The Royal Small Arms Factory was a UK government-owned rifle factory in the London Borough of Enfield in an area generally known as the Lea Valley. The factory produced British military rifles, muskets and swords from 1816...
now a housing development known as Enfield Island Village
Enfield Island Village
Enfield Island Village is a modern village in the outskirts of the London Borough of Enfield, North London, home to a large housing development. Before 1998, Enfield Island Village formed part of the Epping Forest district of Essex, but was transferred to the borough of Enfield in Greater London...
. The Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
Terraced house
Terraced house
In architecture and city planning, a terrace house, terrace, row house, linked house or townhouse is a style of medium-density housing that originated in Great Britain in the late 17th century, where a row of identical or mirror-image houses share side walls...
s on the east bank are former Small Arms factory workers' houses known as Government Row. Above Enfield Lock
Enfield Lock (lock)
Enfield Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation, in the London Borough of Enfield. It gives its name to the surrounding area of Enfield Lock. The lock is situated close to the former Royal Small Arms Factory now known as Enfield Island Village...
a new bridge leads to the housing estate. Passing the Greyhound public house and the lock. Adjacent to the Rifles public house ( closed May 2008 ) is the Old River Lea and section 13 of the London Loop
London Outer Orbital Path
The London Outer Orbital Path — more usually the "London LOOP" — is a signed walk along public footpaths, and through parks, woods and fields around the edge of Outer London, England, described as "the M25 for walkers"...
a Long distance path
Long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom
-England and Wales: National Trails:National Trails are distinguished by being maintained by the National Trails organization . , there are fifteen such trails, one of which is not yet complete....
can be joined. Crossing the bridge over the Swan and Pike pool a former barge
Barge
A barge is a flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods. Some barges are not self-propelled and need to be towed by tugboats or pushed by towboats...
turning basin
Canal basin
A canal basin is an expanse of waterway alongside or at the end of a canal, and wider than the canal, constructed to allow boats to moor or unload cargo without impeding the progress of other traffic, and to allow room for turning, thus serving as a winding hole...
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King George V Reservoir
The King George V Reservoir, also known as King George's Reservoir, is located in the London Borough of Enfield and is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain that supplies London with drinking water...
is directly in front and is the first in the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain
Lee Valley Reservoir Chain
The Lee Valley Reservoir Chain is located in the Lee Valley, and comprises 13 reservoirs that supply drinking water to London.- Reservoirs :The following waters are located in the London Borough of Enfield and are known collectively as the Chingford Reservoirs, which are a Site of Special...
. Turkey Brook
Turkey Brook
Turkey Brook rises near the Fir and Pond Woods Local Nature Reserve near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.- Etymology :The brook named from the street which is recorded as Tokestreete 1441, Tuckhey strete 1610, Tuckey street 1615, Turkey street 1805, probably 'street of houses associated with a family...
joins the Lee on the opposite bank. The far bank now comprises mainly industrial units. At Brimsdown
Brimsdown
Brimsdown is a place in the London Borough of Enfield, North London generally known as the Lea Valley. The Brimsdown area is roughly located in the area either side of Mollison Avenue, to Bilton Way, just south of Ordnance Road, extending as far south as the Mollison Avenue/Jeffreys Road roundabout...
Mossops Bridge connects to Mossops Creek and the Brimsdown Industrial Estate
Brimsdown Industrial Estate
Brimsdown Industrial Estate is located to the east of the residential part of Brimsdown in the London Borough of Enfield. The estate, which lies in the Lea Valley, is bordered to the west by the West Anglia Main Line portion of the Lea Valley Lines and to the east by the River Lea and King George V...
area. Before the paired lock
Lock (water transport)
A lock is a device for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water of different levels on river and canal waterways. The distinguishing feature of a lock is a fixed chamber in which the water level can be varied; whereas in a caisson lock, a boat lift, or on a canal inclined plane, it is...
gates at Ponder's End Lock
Ponder's End Lock
Ponder's End Lock is a paired lock on the River Lee Navigation in England and is located near Ponders End, London. It is the last lock upstream that is large enough to take barges of up to 130 tons.- History :...
come into view. The Ponders End Mill Stream leaves the Navigation to flow through the historic Wright's Flour Mill
Wright's Flour Mill
Wright's Flour Mill is located at Wharf Road Ponders End which is part of the London Borough of Enfield. It is Enfield's oldest working industrial building.- History :...
close by to Ponders End railway station
Ponders End railway station
Ponders End railway station is in the London Borough of Enfield in north east London at Ponders End, and is in Travelcard Zone 5, on the Tottenham Hale branch of the Lea Valley Lines, north of London Liverpool Street. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by National Express East...
. Above Ponders End lock opposite the towpath is the Navigation Inn, a former pumping station built in 1899. The inn offers moorings for passing boats and views of the grassed embankment of the King George V reservoir. Past the lock and under a road bridge the mill stream merges with the Lee on the far bank. To the east is the start of the William Girling Reservoir
William Girling Reservoir
The William Girling Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Enfield and is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain that supplies London with drinking water. It is named after William Girling OBE, a chairman of the Metropolitan Water Board . The reservoir and the nearby King George V Reservoir...
. The west bank opens up with views of the golf course– part of the Lee Valley Leisure Complex
Lee Valley Leisure Complex
Lee Valley Leisure Complex is located at Edmonton, London and is part of the Lee Valley Park. It was formerly known as the Picketts Lock Sports Centre. It now comprises an 18 hole golf course which borders the River Lee Navigation, camping site, indoor bowls club , multiplex cinema and restaurants...
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At Pickett's Lock
Pickett's Lock (lock)
Pickett's Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation in the London Borough of Enfield, England and is located near Edmonton, London. It gives its name to the surrounding area of Picketts Lock. In common with other locks as far as Ponder's End Lock it is large enough to take barges of up to 130 tons...
the Pymmes Brook Trail
Pymmes Brook Trail
Pymmes Brook Trail is located in the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield and is just under long. It is named after William Pymmea local landowner between 1307-1327. The trail is between Monken Hadley Common and the Lee Valley Leisure Complex at Edmonton or alternatively the River Lee Navigation...
can be joined. From the lock the 100 metre chimney of the Edmonton Incinerator
Edmonton Incinerator
Edmonton Incinerator is a municipal waste incinerator and waste-to-energy power station which burns London's waste to provide electricity for the National Grid...
dominates the skyline,and on the horizon the towers of Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a major business district located in London, United Kingdom. It is one of London's two main financial centres, alongside the traditional City of London, and contains many of the UK's tallest buildings, including the second-tallest , One Canada Square...
and the Swiss Re
Swiss Re
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd , generally known as Swiss Re, is a Swiss reinsurance company. It is the world’s second-largest reinsurer, after having acquired GE Insurance Solutions. The company has its headquarters in Zurich...
can be clearly seen. Following the towpath under the North Circular Road
A406 road
The A406 or the North Circular Road is a road which crosses North London, UK, linking West and East London. It, together with the South Circular Road, forms a ring road through the inner part of Outer London...
past the site of the Cooks Ferry Inn public house (well known music venue-demolished late 20th century for road widening). Both sides of the river are industrialised. The river opens up with views of Banbury Reservoir
Banbury Reservoir
Banbury Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. It is one of the storage reservoirs in the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain. The reservoir is owned by Thames Water.- History:...
to the East and Tottenham Marshes
Tottenham Marshes
The Tottenham Marshes are located at Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. The marshes cover over and became part of the Lee Valley Park in 1972. The marsh is made up of three main areas; Clendish Marsh, Wild Marsh West and Wild Marsh East...
. Under a small footbridge known locally as Chalk Bridge. Walking towards Stonebridge Lock
Stonebridge Lock
Stonebridge Lock is a paired lock on the River Lee Navigation in the London Borough of Haringey, England and is located near Tottenham, London. Like other locks as far as Ponder's End Lock it is large enough to take barges of up to 130 tons...
with Lockwood Reservoir
Lockwood Reservoir
Lockwood Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is one of the ten Walthamstow Reservoirs, which are part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain...
to the east.
Tottenham Lock
Tottenham Lock is a paired lock on the River Lee Navigation in the London Borough of Haringey, England and is located near Tottenham, London. Like other locks as far as Ponders End it is large enough to take barges of up to 130 tons...
. Pymmes Brook
Pymmes Brook
Pymmes Brook is located in North London and named after William Pymme, a local land owner. It is a minor tributary of the River Lea. The brook mostly flows through urban areas and is particularly prone to flooding in its lower reaches. To alleviate the problem the brook has been culverted in many...
joins the Lee here. To the East are the High Maynard
High Maynard Reservoir
High Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The storage reservoir is one of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.- History :...
and Low Maynard
Low Maynard Reservoir
Low Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.- History:...
reservoirs. Passing under Ferry Lane A503 road bridge.Close by is the Ferry Boat Inn public house and Tottenham Hale station
Tottenham Hale station
Tottenham Hale, is a National Rail and London Underground Victoria Line station in Tottenham, north London. It is on Hale Road near the Tottenham Hale one-way gyratory system...
. The path passes under the Victoria Line
Victoria Line
The Victoria line is a deep-level London Underground line running from the south to the north-east of London. It is coloured light blue on the Tube map...
the London Overground
London Overground
London Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
Gospel Oak to Barking line
Gospel Oak to Barking line
The Gospel Oak – Barking Line is a railway line in north and east London which connects Gospel Oak in North London and Barking in East London as part of the London Overground network. It is sometimes known as the Goblin , although this is a nickname rather than an official title...
and Lea Valley Lines
Lea Valley Lines
The Lea Valley Lines are three commuter lines and two branches in North East London, so named because they run along the valley of the River Lea...
railway bridges as the towpath skirts the West Warwick Reservoir
West Warwick Reservoir
West Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, which supplies drinking water to London...
further to the east are the East Warwick Reservoir
East Warwick Reservoir
East Warwick Reservoir is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London...
and the Walthamstow Reservoirs
Walthamstow Reservoirs
The Walthamstow Reservoirs are located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow. They form part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain which supplies drinking water to London, and are owned and managed by Thames Water....
. The Coppermill Stream
Coppermill Stream
The Coppermill Stream is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Walthamstow in an area generally known as the Lea Valley. It is a minor tributary of the River Lea and approximately long. The stream is part of a Site of Metropolitan Importance...
joins the Lea close to the Lee Valley Marina.Passing by Springfield Park
Springfield Park (London)
Springfield Park is a park in Upper Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney in north London. The park was formed in 1905 from the grounds of three private houses, one of which still survives as a cafe...
the path crosses the river at Horseshoe Bridge. Passing under the Lea Valley Lines
Lea Valley Lines
The Lea Valley Lines are three commuter lines and two branches in North East London, so named because they run along the valley of the River Lea...
rail bridge. Walthamstow Marshes
Walthamstow Marshes
Walthamstow Marshes, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest SSSI. It was once an area of lammas land — strips of meadow used for growing crops and grazing cattle....
and Leyton Marshes
Leyton Marshes
Leyton Marshes are located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest at Leyton.- Geography :The marshes are bordered by the Walthamstow Marshes, River Lee Navigation, River Lee Flood Relief Channel and Hackney Marshes. Much of the original area has been taken over for other uses...
are passed as the path heads towards Lea Bridge Road
Lea Bridge Road
Lea Bridge Road is a major through route in North East London, across the Lea Valley from Clapton to Whipps Cross in Leyton. Lea Bridge was once the name of a football stadium for Leyton Orient located along Lea Bridge Road. Lea Bridge Road is an excellent area for residence. The area is welcoming...
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Stage 4 Lea Bridge Road - Limehouse Basin
Amenities in Lea Bridge Road area include the Lee Valley Ice CentreLee Valley Ice Centre
The Lee Valley Ice Centre is situated in the Lee Valley Regional Park in London, England. Figure Skating, ice hockeyand public skating sessions are all available at Lee Valley Ice Centre.- Ice hockey :...
, riding stables and two nature reserves; the Middlesex Filter Beds and the Waterworks Nature Reserve. The river splits at the Middlesex Filter Beds Weir
Middlesex Filter Beds Weir
The Middlesex Filter Beds Weir, or Lea Bridge Road Weir, marks the start of the Hackney Cut, an artificial channel of the River Lee Navigation built in 1770, in the London Borough of Hackney...
where a section of the River Lea's natural channel flows in an easterly direction can be found. Still following the navigation which is known as the Hackney Cut
Hackney Cut
The Hackney Cut is an artificial channel of the River Lee Navigation built in 1770 by the River Lea Trustees to straighten and improve the Navigation. It begins at by the Middlesex Filter Beds Weir, below Lea Bridge...
at this point, the path passes the site of the redundant Pond Lane Flood Gates
Pond Lane Flood Gates
Pond Lane Flood Gates is redundant lock on the River Lee Navigation in the London Borough of Hackney, at Lea Bridge Road.- History :The flood gates were built as part of a scheme to control the navigation in the Bow Back Rivers and to protect the area above this point against flooding from the...
. The walk crosses a small footbridge to the east bank adjacent to Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is an area of grassland on the western bank of the River Lea in the London Borough of Hackney. It was incorporated into the Lee Valley Park in 1967...
. Passing under A106 road
A106 road
The A106 is an A road in London, England. It runs from Hackney to Leytonstone....
Eastway and then the East Cross Route
East Cross Route
East Cross Route is a dual-carriageway road constructed in east London as part of the uncompleted Ringway 1 as part of the London Ringways plan drawn up the 1960s to create a series of high speed roads circling and radiating out from central London...
. The path passes nearby Hackney Wick Stadium
Hackney Wick Stadium
Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road, in the London Borough of Hackney, was opened in 1932 and was mainly used for greyhound racing and speedway.In 1994, a £12M stand and restaurant was built and the stadium was renamed the London Stadium, Hackney...
. The walk passes under the North London Line
North London Line
The North London Line is a railway line which passes through the inner suburbs of north London, England. Its route is a rough semicircle from the south west to the north east, avoiding central London. The line is owned and maintained by Network Rail...
(now London Overground
London Overground
London Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
) railway and Rothbury Road. The Hertford Union Canal
Hertford Union Canal
The Hertford Union Canal or Duckett's Canal is a short stretch of canal in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in east London. It connects the Regent's Canal to the Lee Navigation. It was opened in 1830 but quickly proved to be a commercial failure...
joins the river on the west bank before crossing Victoria Park
Victoria Park, East London
Victoria Park is 86.18 hectares of open space that stretches out across part of the East End of London, England bordering parts of Bethnal Green, Hackney, and Bow, such as along Old Ford Road, London E3 and Victoria Park Road E9. The park is entirely within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets...
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Heading towards Old Ford Lock
Old Ford Lock
Old Ford Lock is a paired lock and weir on the River Lee Navigation, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England. It is at Bow on the east side of London...
the path links to the Capital Ring
Capital Ring
The Capital Ring is a strategic walking route that is being promoted by London's 33 local councils, led by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the Greater London Authority and its functional body for regional transport, Transport for London, through which much of the funding is...
walk and then passing under The Greenway and the Docklands Light Railway
Docklands Light Railway
The Docklands Light Railway is an automated light metro or light rail system opened on 31 August 1987 to serve the redeveloped Docklands area of London...
close to Pudding Mill Lane station. Crossing to the opposite bank at Bow Road
Bow Road
Bow Road is a thoroughfare in Bow, Tower Hamlets, London, England. The road forms part of the A11, running from Aldgate to Norwich in Norfolk. To the west the road becomes Mile End Road, and to the east at the Bow Interchange roundabout, there is a junction with the A12.The College of Technology...
and crossing the river at Three Mills Bridge close to Three Mills
Three Mills
The Three Mills are former working mills on the River Lea in the East End of London, one of London’s oldest extant industrial centres. The largest and most powerful of the four remaining tidal mills is possibly the largest tidal mill in the world...
. The walk continues under the District Line
District Line
The District line is a line of the London Underground, coloured green on the Tube map. It is a "sub-surface" line, running through the central area in shallow cut-and-cover tunnels. It is the busiest of the sub-surface lines. Out of the 60 stations served, 25 are underground...
and Hammersmith and City line close to Bromley-by-Bow
Bromley-by-Bow tube station
Bromley-by-Bow tube station is a London Underground station on the Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach Road in the Bromley-by-Bow neighbourhood of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in east London, England. The station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines, with both services sharing a...
. The river forks at Bow Locks
Bow Locks
Bow Locks is a set of bi-directional locks in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The locks link the tidal Bow Creek to the River Lee Navigation, which is a canalised river. These locks were first built in 1850 and then rebuilt in 1930, at the same time as the Prescott Channel was cut nearby...
with the Lee Navigation joining the tidal section of the river known as the Bow Back Rivers
Bow Back Rivers
The Bow Back Rivers are part of the River Lea in the London Borough of Newham, east London, England, and form a complex system of waterways. The River Lea was originally tidal as far as Hackney Wick; man-made changes to the river had changed this dramatically in the 9th century, and in 1110 a...
through Bow Creek
Bow Creek
Bow Creek is a long tidal estuary of the River Lea and is part of the Bow Back Rivers. Below Bow Locks the creek forms the boundary between the London Boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets, in east London....
to its confluence with the Thames. The path now follows the Limehouse Cut
Limehouse Cut
The Limehouse Cut is a straight, broad canal in the East End of London, which linked the lower reaches of the River Lee Navigation to the River Thames...
and passing the disused Bromley
Bromley Stop Lock
The Bromley Stop Lock, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, was a single-gate lock that could be closed to cut off a section of canal for maintenance. The lock gate was situated near the junction of Limehouse Cut and the River Lee Navigation, by Bow Locks...
and Britannia Stop Lock
Britannia Stop Lock
The Britannia Stop Lock was a single-gate lock, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, that could be closed to cut off a section of canal for drainage and maintenance.The lock gate was situated at the entrance of Limehouse Cut to Limehouse Basin...
s to Limehouse Basin
Limehouse Basin
The Limehouse Basin in Limehouse, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets provides a navigable link between the Regent's Canal and the River Thames, through the Limehouse Basin Lock. A basin in the north of Mile End, near Victoria Park connects with the Hertford Union Canal leading to the River Lee...
where the walk ends. Close by is the Thames Path
Thames Path
The Thames Path is a National Trail, opened in 1996, following the length of the River Thames from its source near Kemble in Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier at Charlton. It is about long....
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Other users
The towpath section of the river is popular with cyclists, and much of it forms part of National Cycle Route 1.Angling is available on much of the river. Angling Information
Further reading
Lea Valley Walk by Leigh Hatts ISBN 978 185 284 5223 Published by CiceroneCicerone (publisher)
Cicerone is an English publisher specialising in guidebooks for walkers, climbers, and cyclists in Europe. It was founded in 1967 and is based in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, a few miles south of the Lake District....
External links
- The Ramblers, Lea Valley Walk
- Leigh Hatts, The Lea Valley Walk
- Tim Bertuchi, Lea Valley Walk
- Upper Lea Valley Group, Local Area, including a section on the Lea Valley Walk
- YHA, Lee Valley hostel