Lee Valley Regional Park Authority - River Lee Country Park

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River Lee Country Park

Tel: 08456 770 600 Email: info@leevalleypark.org.uk
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Stretching between Waltham Abbey in Essex and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire this 1,000 acre park has been transformed from old gravel pits to an inspiring country park for all the family to enjoy.

A unique patchwork of lakes, waterways, green open spaces and countryside areas teem with wildlife with much of the area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA) due to it’s internal importance for wildlife.

Enjoy and invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River Lee by boat, watch the wildlife go by or simply relax and unwind with a picnic amongst peaceful and picturesque surroundings.

Things to do in River Lee Country Park

	Cycling, walking and running Nearly 11 miles of well surfaced pathways have been designated shared-use making River Lee Country Park an ideal place for walkers, runners and cyclists. Cycle hire is available at Lee Valley Cycle Hire, Broxbourne, and there's a wide selection of routes covering a range of distances and terrains. More...
	Boating and water activities Now open, Lee Valley White Water Centre is the only brand new London 2012 Games venue you can use before the Games. It's a major centre for white water rafting as well as canoeing and kayaking. River Lee Country Park is also home to the popular Lee Valley Boat Centre, where you can cruise into London on one of the centre's narrow boats or take an electric boat, pedalo or rowing boat for a tranquil trip up the river.
	Birdwatching The country park is home to internationally important numbers of wildfowl, including Bittern, Smew, Goosander, Common Tern, Reed Warber and Kingfisher. With free bird hides and viewing screens, including the Bittern Hide at Fishers Green, you're sure to see something. More...
	Dog Agility Introduce your dog to agility and enjoy a walk through River Lee Country Park with this fun 500 metre dog agility course. There’re ten obstacles which imitate those used in agility competitions including jumps, hoops, tunnel, high walk and an “A” frame. More...

Places of interest in River Lee Country Park

	Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows Situated at the top of the Country Park, Broxbourne Old Mill and Meadows combines history, conservation and leisure, all within easy reach by road and rail. Cycle hire is available (April - October) and if you fancy taking to the waterways, you can hire a boat from the nearby Lee Valley Boat Centre. More...
	Fishers Green Fishers Green is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to discover the wildlife of River Lee Country Park. A number of bird hides are in easy walking distance of the car park affording picturesque views of a variety of habitats including lakes, wader scrapes and farmland. More...
	Lee Valley Park Farms Meet ‘Tallulah’ and ‘Barbara’ the pigs, ‘Ella’ and ‘Eve’ the goats, tiny mice, slimy snails, and even ' Newton’ the bearded dragon! The farms is an activity packed day out for all the family. More...
	Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk Easily accessible by car or train, this is a great place from which to start exploring, with marked trails and refreshments available at the YHA, which offers a great base if you want to extend your stay. Next door, Herts Young Mariners Base offers courses and activities in a range of outdoor pursuits. More...
	Waltham Abbey Gardens Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Rose Gardens and Orchard, explore the hundreds of years of history of the site or enjoy a picnic or stroll along Cornmill Stream. Close by there is River Lee Country Park and Lee Valley Park Farms. More...

Getting to and around River Lee Country Park

Our access points page outlines key car parks, starting points and public transport information for getting to River Lee Country Park.

Useful leaflets

River Lee Country Park - nearly nine miles of pathways designated for shared use, ideal for walking, running and cycling
40 Routes - a range of distances and terraines to explore.
Best Walks Lake and Riverside Walk - circular walk through the heart of River Lee Country Park