Lee Valley Regional Park Authority - Cycling, cycle routes, London, Essex,Hertfordshir

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Cycling

Covering 10,000 acres Lee Valley Regional Park is a cyclist’s paradise. Explore riverside trails, scenic country parks, rich nature reserves and urban oases. There’s over 27 miles of pathway linked to Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 and if you don’t have your own bike, there’s cycle hire centre within River Lee Country Park.

We've created a selection of routes covering a range of distances. You'll find detailed route narratives below, but if you'd like a copy of our 40 routes booklet download it here or request a copy by post. Alternatively, create your own route by joining the Regional Park at one of our cycling access points.

Ware to Waltham Abbey		Waltham Abbey to Tottenham
Otter Discovery Trail - 1¾ miles Waders and Waterfowl - 2 miles Farm and Wetland Trail - 3 miles Lakes of the River Lee - 7½ miles Valley Views - 8 miles River Lee Country Park - 10 miles		Art on the Marshes - 1½ miles Walk on the Wild Side - 1½ miles Gunpowder Woodland Trail - 1¾ miles Rockets to Woodland - 3 miles Urban Oasis - 3½ miles Marshes and Meadows - 5 miles

Tottenham to River Thames		Routes of the Lee Valley
Walthamstow Wonders - 2 miles		The Lee Valley Pathway

Lee Valley Cycle Centre www.lvcc.biz
Old Mill and Meadows, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The nearest postcode is EN10 7AE. Tel: 07837 786701 Contact: David Webb
Bikes available for children, men and ladies Accessories available include: children seats (for children under 4 years old), baskets and helmets

Information for cyclists

Who can use the cycle paths?

Many paths in Lee Valley Regional Park are shared use paths, provided for walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, anglers and joggers to enjoy. Most are well surfaced and suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. All cycle routes are suitable for recreational cycling but not for fast journeys or large groups of cyclists.

British Waterways Towpaths

There is no general public right of way for cyclists on the towpath, but a permit to cycle can be obtained free of charge. Information can be obtained from British Waterways Customer Services 01923 201 120.

Cyclists Code of Conduct

Always give way to pedestrians on shared use paths
Ensure your bike is safe to use
Do not expect to use paths for high speed travel
Always follow the highway code
Be considerate and courteous to all users. Remember some people may have hearing or sight impairments
Carry a bell and use it, or say excuse me as you approach all other users
Shared use paths are not suitable for cycling in larger groups than eight
Ride in single file, especially around bends and where the path is narrow
Slow down at path junctions, bridges and bends

Our London 2012 Games Legacy - the VeloPark

During the London 2012 Games the VeloPark will host Track Cycling, Paralympic Track Cycling and the BMX events, while Hadleigh Farm in Essex will host the Mountain Bike events. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will own, fund and manage the VeloPark after the Games and will open it to the public soon after. A road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added, attracting cyclists from all disciplines. It will become a cycling hub for the community, where school children, clubs, groups and elite riders from across the region can train, race or simply cycle for fun. More >

Useful leaflet and map downloads