For more ways to discover the Lee Valley there are shared use paths available for all.
Lee Valley Pathway
The concept of the Lee Valley Pathway was launched in 1996 to provide a combined use cycling and pedestrian route for the entire length of the Lee Valley Regional Park from Ware in Hertfordshire to East India Dock Basin at the River Thames.
There are currently five completed sections of the Lee Valley Pathway:
1. Ware to Stanstead Abbotts (2 miles)
2. Stanstead Innings to Rye Road (1 mile)
3. Meadgate Road, Nazeing to Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey (6½ miles)
4. Highbridge Street to North Circular Road (6 miles)
5. Tottenham Marshes to Olympic Park (6 miles)
Lea Valley Walk
The Lea Valley Walk is one of the jewels in the Regional Park's crown. 25 (40kms) of the 50 (80kms) mile route, which stretches from the source of the Lea at Luton to the Thames at Bow, are within the Regional Park. By following the swan symbol, which marks the route, you willdiscover the vistas of a bygone age and have the opportunity to breathe the fresh air of this rural idyll which the Regional Park has become. For more information on the Lea Valley Walk, including routes and audio guides visit the
Walk London website.
The sections of the walk that fall within the Regional Park boundaries are mainly managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and British Waterways, other sections are managed by the local authorities for that area.
The Lea Valley Walk book is available to buy through our
Information Service and provides full details and information about the entire walk.
Walk London
If you are inspired to explore other walks in London visit the
Walk London website for full information.
Route Symbol Guide
Walking - The route is rated excellent for walking.
Running - The route is rated excellent for running.
Cycling - The route is rated as excellent for cycling.
Cycling - The route is unsuitable for cycling.
Disabled/Pushchair - This route is unsuitable for individuals with disabilities, see below.
Dogs - Areas of the route have restricted access for dogs, see below.
Toilets - Toilets available either on route or within a 5 minute walk.
Refreshments - Refreshments available either on route or within a 5 minute walk.
Symbols displaying stars are rated *** excellent, ** good, * fair.
Disability/Pushchair Access: Unless stated in the route information, routes are accessible for wheelchairs/pushchairs, however we would recommend that individuals check 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 Regional park 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 ¼ mile. For conversion purposes, there is 1.6km to every mile.