Walthamstow Village Wander

Walks, England, Greater London, Waltham Forest
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Walthamstow Village Wander

Waltham Forest, London

by walthamforestcouncil

  • 1hr 20m / 3.5km
  • 84

A step-free wander through Walthamstow Village, celebrating independent businesses, sustainable travel & urban wilding. One steep downhill.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly

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  1. The route begins at Walthamstow Central station, accessible via tube, bus & overground. Head across the bus depot, away from the station.

    Step 1: The route begins at Walthamstow Central station, accessible via tube, bus & overground. Head across the bus depot, away from the station.

  2. Cross the bus access lane via the pedestrian crossing and drop kerbs, then head through the colourful Rosebank Villas path.

    Step 2: Cross the bus access lane via the pedestrian crossing and drop kerbs, then head through the colourful Rosebank Villas path.

  3. You'll emerge onto the High Street. Looking left you'll see the start of Walthamstow Market.

    Step 3: You'll emerge onto the High Street. Looking left you'll see the start of Walthamstow Market.

  4. Explore the market if you wish, then we're turning left on High Street towards Hoe Street.

    Step 4: Explore the market if you wish, then we're turning left on High Street towards Hoe Street.

  5. Turn right onto Hoe Street, once you've worked out how high you are above sea level using the sculpture to help you.

    Step 5: Turn right onto Hoe Street, once you've worked out how high you are above sea level using the sculpture to help you.

  6. Continue along Hoe Street until you get to traffic lights by Walthamstow Gyratory.

    Step 6: Continue along Hoe Street until you get to traffic lights by Walthamstow Gyratory.

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