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Lea Valley Friends Group

LVF Ramblers is a friendly, sociable group, specialising in short leisurely weekend walks of 3-4 miles in town & country, mainly accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at 10.30 at East India DLR station. (DLR low level) or Jubilee line from Stratford and change at Canning Town.  A 3-mile linear stroll through Docklands to East India quay learning about the history of the East India Company.  Discover the Meridian Line, East India Dock Basin, where the River Lea meets the Thames at Leamouth and walk through Bow Creek Ecology Park. (Drop-out point after one mile at Canning Town if required). Finish at Blackwall DLR Toilets and refreshments.   Leader – Moo Ling Boey

Saturday, 20 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Optional drop out point at Canning Town

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38730 80828
Nearest postcode:
E14 9QN
what3words:
grow.neat.harp
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38464 79783
Nearest postcode:
E14 3EX
what3words:
sock.hush.muddy
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking