Beschreibung:
Guidebook to the Lea Valley Walk, a 50 mile path from Luton to the Thames. The walk traces the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to East India Dock opposite Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. Features an alternative finish at Limehouse and an optional tour of the Olympic Park. Split into 9 stages, the walk is suitable for all abilities.
A guidebook to the Lea Valley Walk, a 50-mile long-distance path from Luton to the Thames, following the River Lea from its source near Leagrave to East India Dock. The walk offers level, waymarked walking for all abilities and takes around 3–6 days.
The route is presented in nine stages between 2 and 13 kms (1-8 miles) in length with an alternative finish at Limehouse and optional tour of the Olympic Park.
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each stage
- The walk offers traffic-free walking passing through Lee Valley Regional Park, Hartfield, Waltham Abbey, and the Olympic Park
- Railway stations make each stage accessible
- Detailed information on public transport, refreshments, and accommodation for each route stage
- Facilities table to help you plan your itinerary
Map keyOverview mapIntroductionLea Valley WalkHistory of the valleyHeritageUp and down the valleyLondon's greenhouseWildlifeBackpacking the WalkDay walkingAn almost flat walkMapsUsing this guideThe Lea Valley WalkSection 1 Leagrave to Luton Airport ParkwaySection 2 Luton Airport Parkway to HarpendenSection 3 Harpenden to HatfieldSection 4 Hatfield to HertfordSection 5 Hertford to BroxbourneSection 6 Broxbourne to Enfield IslandSection 7 Enfield Island to Tottenham LockSection 8 Tottenham Lock to Three MillsSection 9 Three Mills to East India DockSection 9A Three Mills to Limehouse BasinThe Olympic ParkDay Walk Tour of the Olympic ParkAppendix A Route summary tableAppendix B Itinerary plannerAppendix C Further information