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Lea Valley Walk

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This guidebook describes the Lea Valley Walk, a 53 mile long-distance path from Luton to the Thames. It follows the River Lea from its source near Leagrave to East India Dock opposite Greenwich, with an alternative finish at Limehouse and an optional tour of the Olympic Park. On the way it passes through a blend of quiet countryside, nature reserves and urban landscapes. The Lea Valley Walk offers level, waymarked walking for all abilities. The complete walk is presented in nine stages, accompanied by clear OS mapping, with suggestions for three, four, five and six day itineraries. For those looking for an easy-to-access traffic-free day or half-day walk, the route is divided into sections with convenient railway stations close to each end. Tracing the river as it passes through Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire towards the bustle of London, this fine and varied walk takes in historical towns and villages, stately homes and castles, including Waltham Abbey and Hertford Castle, Luton Hoo, Brocket Park and Hatfield. Along with suggestions for refreshment stops and accommodation, the guidebook is packed with fascinating snippets of information about wildlife, landscape, history and industrial heritage, making it an ideal companion to exploring the river and its surroundings.
Introduction 1 Leagrave to Luton 4 miles (6.5km) 2 Luton to Luton Airport Parkway 2 miles (3.2km) 3 Luton Airport Parkway to Harpenden 4.5 miles (7km) 4 Harpenden to Hatfield 8 miles (13km) 5 Hatfield to Hertford 7.25 miles (11.25km) 6 Hertford to Ware 2 miles 3.2km) 7 Ware to St Margarets 2 miles (3.2km) 8 St Margarets to Rye House 1.25 miles (2km) 9 Rye House to Broxbourne 3 miles (4.8km) 10 Broxbourne to Cheshunt 3 miles (4.km) 11 Cheshunt to Ponders End 4.5miles (7km) 12 Ponders End to Tottenham Hale 4 miles (6.5km) 13 Tottenham Hale to Lea Bridge 2 miles (3.2km) 14 Lea Bridge to Three Mills 3 miles (4.8km) 15 Three Mills to Limehouse 2.25 miles (3.5km) 16 The Meridian Walk: An Alternative End 2.25 miles (3.5km) 17 Olympic Park Walk 3 miles (4.8km) Bibliography
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