GREEN LINK WALK: LEA BRIDGE TO THE REGENTS CANAL AND ANGEL STATION (LINEAR)

South Bank Group

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Overview

Green Link Walk – Section 2 begins at Lea Bridge, tracing part of the River Lea while heading through the heart of Hackney. Notable highlights include Hackney Picturehouse and Hackney Town Hall, as well as hidden green spaces. The route continues into parts of Tower Hamlets and Islington, meeting the Regent’s Canal before finishing near Angel Underground.

Saturday 5 July 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Train: Stratford 10:16am (Great Anglia) arrive Lea Bridge (travel zone 2) 10:22am. Return from Angel Underground Station.

Lunch: A short lunch/tea break at the Hackney Town Hall Square, cafe at the library or bring your own sandwich.

Toilet: Hackney Ice Centre, Hackney Library. No public toilet after lunch break.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 36183 87136
Nearest postcode:: E10 7PG
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at the station exit (via platform 1).

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 31491 83225
Nearest postcode:: N1 8XX
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

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