Walking and Rambling in London Lee Valley

Enjoy a walk through the country park and spot the local birds, or explore the historical village of Broxbourne and Waltham Abbey just a few miles away.

Cycling

Hire your bike from Broxbourne and ride around the village or come back into the country park to explore the landscape and wildlife of the area. Alternatively, take the cycle route right down to the London Docklands - there's no congestion charge when you do it this way!

There are miles of traffic-free cycling routes across Lee Valley Regional Park covering 10,000 acres in London, Essex and Hertfordshire. It's perfect for family cycling or for those who want more than just a leisurely ride over 27 miles of pathway are linked to Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1.

Whether you’re decidedly sporty or just thinking about getting a little fitter, if you’re looking for fun activities for all the family or interested in taking a little gentle exercise, Lee Valley is the perfect place to start. Cycling or walking on traffic-free country trails, boating, climbing, horse riding, golf, athletics, even white water rafting – you can do all this and more in the Lee Valley.

Choose your trail!

Otter Discovery Trail
Distance: 1¾ miles
A circular route around the glorious Seventy Acres Lake. Discover the habitat and behavior of one of England’s best loved mammals

Valley Views
Distance: 8 miles
A scenic circular route with stunning views across the Lee Valley. The route follows the pathway north to the viewpoint at Clayton Hill. It continues onto Meadgate Road before returning south along the towpath to Wharf Road. The route then follows the railway south before turning east at Turnford Brook back across River Lee Country Park.

Waders and Waterfowl
Distance: 2 miles
A scenic route exploring the southern habitats and spectacles of River Lee Country Park. The route travels north along the Flood Relief Channel, passing the north of Hall Marsh Scrape, returning via the western edge of Bowyers Water.

Lakes of the River Lee
Distance: 7.5 miles
A scenic circular route with stunning views across the Lee Valley. The route heads north past Bowyers Water then follows the railway to Wharf Road. It turns south down the towpath passing the east side of Seventy Acres Lake and continuing along the Flood Relief Channel.

Farm and Wetland Trail
Distance: 3 miles
A circular route linking the Lee Valley Park Farms to the wetlands of River Lee Country Park. An ideal route for all ages and abilities throughout the year. The route travels west across the three waterways before turning south around North Metropolitan Pit and returning along the east side of Seventy Acres Lake.

Urban Oasis
Distance: 3.5 miles
A figure-of-eight route through Tottenham Marshes discovering the diverse wildlife of this urban jewel. The route loops north around Wild Marsh West and over the river before heading south through Clendish Marsh returning back along the towpath.

Walk on the Wild Side
Distance: 1.5 miles
A circular route discovering the ‘wilds’ of Tottenham Marshes. The route heads north around the perimeter of Wild Marsh West before crossing the river and returning along the towpath.

Gunpowder Woodland Trail
Distance: 1.3 miles
A circular route exploring the wet woodland and wildlife of Gunpowder Park. The route heads west along the high path before turning south through the woodland boardwalk and returning along Sewardstone Road.

Art on the Marshes
Distance: 1.5 miles
A circular route highlighting the community art of Clendish Marsh. The route heads south towards Ferry Lane, turning west at the allotments and circling the perimeter of the marsh.

Marshes and Meadows
Distance: 5 miles
A circular route discovering the rich grasslands and wildflowers of this historical site. The route travels south through Gunpowder Park and Sewardstone Marsh, following Section 18 of the London Loop to Swan and Pike Pool. It continues north through Rammey Marsh to Highbridge Street before turning south back to Gunpowder Park.

Rockets to Woodland
Distance: 3 miles
A circular valley route discovering the explosive history of Sewardstone Marsh’s wet woodland. The route travels west, following the perimeter of Gunpowder Park down to Sewardstone Marsh, looping around the woodland area before heading north back through the centre of Gunpowder Park.

And don’t forget that all the attractions of central London are just a 20 minute train ride away.