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Walthamstow Marshes – Hackney Marshes loop from St James Street

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Walthamstow Marshes – Hackney Marshes loop from St James Street

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Walthamstow Marshes – Hackney Marshes loop from St James Street

00:57

16.5km

40m

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: April 25, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.54 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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3.79 km

Friends Bridge With View of Canary Wharf Skyline

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🤩🌇Cute little bridge of river Lea, with a view on Canary Wharf Skyline

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3.90 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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5.42 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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8.33 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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8.40 km

ArcelorMittal Orbit

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ArcelorMittal Orbit (2023-04-07):
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Wikipedia (ArcelorMittal Orbit, 2023-04-07):
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“ … The completed structure was officially unveiled to the press and public on 11 May 2012. …

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10.3 km

Olympic Rings Sculpture

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The Olympic symbol expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.

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10.5 km

Lee Valley VeloPark Olympic Rings

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An ace place to visit for indoor cycling, circuit racing, mountain biking and more!

There's a few single track trails beside the BMX track outside and, of course, the iconic …

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.18 km

971 m

800 m

592 m

298 m

196 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

463 m

449 m

217 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

28°C

17°C

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Walthamstow Marshes – Hackney Marshes loop from St James Street

Walthamstow Marshes

Friends Bridge With View of Canary Wharf Skyline

Hackney Marshes

River Lea Riverside Singletrack

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Olympic Rings Sculpture

Lee Valley VeloPark Olympic Rings

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