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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – Old Ford Lock loop from Harold Wood

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – Old Ford Lock loop from Harold Wood

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – Old Ford Lock loop from Harold Wood

02:33

44.1km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Seven Kings Methodist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful red brick Methodist Church close to Seven Kings train station. A peaceful interior and surroundings provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city outside.

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2

20.8 km

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Highlight • Cycleway

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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3

20.9 km

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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21.5 km

The View Tube Cafe

Highlight • Cycleway

Really cool little cafe based in trendy shipping containers. There's also a bike workshop and a few art studios here. It makes for a nice stop along the traffic-free Greenway.

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5

22.1 km

Old Ford Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The lock takes it namesake from after the natural ford which used to exist in the area crossing the uncanalised River Lea.

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6

22.8 km

Carpenters Road Lock

Highlight • Structure

This lock was rebuilt when the Olympic Park was created.
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7

23.0 km

London Stadium and Olympic Bell

Highlight • Monument

This was the main stadium for the London Olympics and is now the home of West Ham Football Club

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8

24.4 km

Greenwich Meridian

Highlight • Historical Site

The Greenwich Meridian runs along here

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

7.65 km

2.29 km

2.27 km

361 m

176 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

3.14 km

304 m

160 m

< 100 m

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