Following the New River

Walks, England, Greater London, Haringey

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  • Starting at Wood Green Underground station, walk south past the hum of retail.

    Step 1: Starting at Wood Green Underground station, walk south past the hum of retail.

  • Step 2: Walk south on the high street. Turn right on Alexandra Road.

  • Step 3: Turn right onto Turnpike Lane, then left on Wightman Road. Pass the mosque on your right and cross the street to join the river path.

  • You have now joined the river path. NOV 24: we’ve had reports the gate was locked here. Walk along Wightman Road and rejoin at step 6 if so.

    Step 4: You have now joined the river path. NOV 24: we’ve had reports the gate was locked here. Walk along Wightman Road and rejoin at step 6 if so.

  • Continue along the New River.

    Step 5: Continue along the New River.

  • Step 6: Cross the river and exit the path onto Wightman Road. Continue then turn left onto Seymour Road.

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