Parks and canals of East London.

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.

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Overview

Meet at 10.30 outside Mile End station (Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines). Join Helen to walk along two canals and through three parks. There will be an opportunity to drop out at Hackney Wick station (one stop to Stratford) or continue to finish our walk at Stratford (Central and Jubilee lines, DLR and Overground). Toilets and refreshments.

Leader – Helen McPherson

Saturday, 29 March 2025

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 Hackney Wick station

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 36529 82534
Nearest postcode:: E3 4SS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 38490 84420
Nearest postcode:: E15 1AZ
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

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Image of Lea Valley Friends members holding the group banner

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