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River Lee Canal – Wetlands E17 Loop from Leyton Midland Road

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River Lee Canal – Wetlands E17 Loop from Leyton Midland Road

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August 29, 2021

River Lee Canal – Wetlands E17 Loop from Leyton Midland Road

Hard

05:03

73.1km

14.5km/h

220m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.8 km for 68 m

After 25.3 km for 177 m

After 56.2 km for 430 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Stonebridge Lock

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Stonebridge Lock is a lovely place to stop for a moment. Following a fairly recent makeover, the area now boasts a cafe, community garden and sculptures.

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6.83 km

Tottenham Marshes is a green escape in the Lee Valley in North London. The ponds, wetlands, grasslands and meadows are crisscrossed by paths. There's abundant wildlife here so keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers, butterflies and dragonflies.

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11.7 km

Ponders End Lock

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Originally built in 1770, Ponders End lock was mechanised in 1959. It sits on the River Lee Navigation, a section of the River Lea that was turned into a canal. …

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13.6 km

River Lee Canal Towpath

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Pretty muddy track during winter - and can be quite slippery too, so be aware when braking.

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35.6 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

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Nice path along the river!

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36.1 km

River Lea Towpath: Hertford to Ware

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A gravelly cyclepath and towpath. Suitable for wider tyres. The footbridge at The Cut at Ware has been closed for years so you'll have to turn off earlier to rejoin.

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53.6 km

River Lea Navigation Towpath

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Smooth, long and fun. Can go to town on this stretch, just watch the blind bends for oncoming cyclists.

The path is smooth gravel and fine for smaller tyres. There's …

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68.0 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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73.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

23.0 km

7.87 km

4.17 km

2.58 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

18.8 km

17.2 km

15.9 km

1.64 km

350 m

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River Lee Canal – Wetlands E17 Loop from Leyton Midland Road

Stonebridge Lock

Tottenham Marshes

Ponders End Lock

River Lee Canal Towpath

River Lea Navigation at Ware

River Lea Towpath: Hertford to Ware

River Lea Navigation Towpath

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

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