Lea Valley Walk Section 1

Walks, England, Hertfordshire, Enfield
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Lea Valley Walk Section 1

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

by transportforlondon

  • 1hr 20m / 5.7km
  • 453

The first section of the Lea Valley Walk, connecting Waltham Cross to Ponders End. A quiet stroll down the River Lee Navigation.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly

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  1. Step 1: Welcome to Section 1 of the Lea Valley Walk. This walk follows the Lea Navigation towpath from Waltham Abbey to Ponders End.

  2. Join the walk from Station Road. If you’re starting at Waltham Cross Station, it’s about half a mile straight down the road.

    Step 2: Join the walk from Station Road. If you’re starting at Waltham Cross Station, it’s about half a mile straight down the road.

  3. Navigating is simple from here on, just keep walking straight from here and enjoy the quiet after the road.

    Step 3: Navigating is simple from here on, just keep walking straight from here and enjoy the quiet after the road.

  4. You’ll find a lot of boats moored in different spots along the way. Continue down the River Lee Navigation.

    Step 4: You’ll find a lot of boats moored in different spots along the way. Continue down the River Lee Navigation.

  5. When the river meanders the view opens up nicely.

    Step 5: When the river meanders the view opens up nicely.

  6. You’ll meet some of the local ducks, geese and swans along the way.

    Step 6: You’ll meet some of the local ducks, geese and swans along the way.

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