Explore Walthamstow Wetlands

Walks, England, Greater London, Waltham Forest

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  • We start our route at Blackhorse Road station. Exit and turn left onto Forest Road. Walk straight down...

    Step 1: We start our route at Blackhorse Road station. Exit and turn left onto Forest Road. Walk straight down...

  • Stay on the left hand side of the road. You’ll pass this sign on the right hand side path. Stay on the left, you’re getting close 🙌🏼

    Step 2: Stay on the left hand side of the road. You’ll pass this sign on the right hand side path. Stay on the left, you’re getting close 🙌🏼

  • Your adventure begins! We head in to explore reservoirs 1-5 before crossing over to see the high and low Maynard reservoirs.

    Step 3: Your adventure begins! We head in to explore reservoirs 1-5 before crossing over to see the high and low Maynard reservoirs.

  • Step 4: The wetlands are protected by the London Wildlife Trust and there are some rules to ensure it stays a safe space for the ecosystem here. These include no dogs and respecting closed paths.

  • Walk straight ahead... The sound of the road fades and the sounds of nature get a little louder.

    Step 5: Walk straight ahead... The sound of the road fades and the sounds of nature get a little louder.

  • You’ll pass this lovely converted engine house. Perfect for a cup of tea or some lunch now or when you circle back this way.

    Step 6: You’ll pass this lovely converted engine house. Perfect for a cup of tea or some lunch now or when you circle back this way.

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