Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Hoxton

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Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Hoxton

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Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Hoxton

01:41

27.8km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.25 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.04 km

Regents Canal

Lake

2.98 km

Victoria Park Lake, Sculptures, and Pagoda

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Victoria Park in Hackney is a large and attractive park with lakes, sculptures, a Chinese pagoda and numerous play areas. There's tasty food and drink at the Pavilion Cafe, including …

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5.97 km

Hackney Wick Canal and London Stadium View

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Make sure you give pedestrians (there are plenty of them) priority!

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7.70 km

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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Built for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has since been re-developed as a tech hub, one of the largest urban parks in Western Europe with …

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10.6 km

River Lea Riverside Singletrack

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As you cross the bridge over the River Lea, turn right on to the riverside single track. Nicer than the tarmac!

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10.7 km

Hackney Marshes

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A nice path that's easy to cycle on, possibly even on a road bike and definitely on a gravel bike. It's quiet, with some people trekking around but definitely enough …

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13.2 km

Walthamstow Marshes

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There are at least four different routes, and many more route combinations to ride through Walthamstow Marshes. They link up to Hackney Marshes and down to the Thames, Walthamstow Wetlands …

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15.8 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

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Just a short hop from Central London, this 520-acre (211 ha) wetland is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. …

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