Village amble in the City

Walks, England, Greater London, Waltham Forest
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Village amble in the City

Waltham Forest, London

by eleanorwort

  • 25 minutes / 1.5km
  • 34

A village walk hidden in London. Meander through dappled tree-lined alleys, past ancient architecture, and end with a neon art gallery.

  • Refreshments
  • History
  • Dog friendly

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  1. Start at the busy Walthamstow bus garage.

    Step 1: Start at the busy Walthamstow bus garage.

  2. Come out of the bus station and walk left up Selbourne Road towards, past the Plane trees, towards Planetree Path 🌳

    Step 2: Come out of the bus station and walk left up Selbourne Road towards, past the Plane trees, towards Planetree Path 🌳

  3. Cross over Hoe Street towards St Mary Road.

    Step 3: Cross over Hoe Street towards St Mary Road.

  4. Have your last look at the Walthamstow towers wander down St Mary Road.

    Step 4: Have your last look at the Walthamstow towers wander down St Mary Road.

  5. Stop in at Haven Coffee if you’re thirsty. A social enterprise supporting refugees, serving freshly brewed and ethically sourced coffee.

    Step 5: Stop in at Haven Coffee if you’re thirsty. A social enterprise supporting refugees, serving freshly brewed and ethically sourced coffee.

  6. If you’re a street art lover, make sure to look back to see this geometric DIY piece.

    Step 6: If you’re a street art lover, make sure to look back to see this geometric DIY piece.

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