The Lea Valley Walk
Leigh Hatts(Author)
Cicerone Press
2nd Edition
Published on 16. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85284-522-3 (ISBN)
Description
Split into 20 stages in this guidebook, this 50-mile walk is one of the finest and most varied walking routes in London, tracing the route of the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to Island Gardens at Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. As it follows the river it undergoes a fascinating metamorphosis from rural pathway to urban trail. So whether you choose to walk for health, fresh air or views of wildlife and countryside, to visit friends, to explore heritage attractions, to escape or simply to explore your surroundings, the Lea Valley Walk offers it all. The Lea Valley, once London's market garden, is now once again recognised as a rich green lung running down the east side of the capital. Some of the sections are very short. Yet these stretches often contain much heritage and countryside to enjoy - such as the one mile between Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. Thanks to the many railway stations alongside the Park, between Ware and London, the Walk can be reached easily. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by everybody from the keen long-distance walker to those with young children or those new to taking exercise.
Split into 20 stages in this guidebook, this 50-mile walk is one of the finest and most varied walking routes in London, tracing the route of the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to Island Gardens at Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. As it follows the river it undergoes a fascinating metamorphosis from rural pathway to urban trail. So whether you choose to walk for health, fresh air or views of wildlife and countryside, to visit friends, to explore heritage attractions, to escape or simply to explore your surroundings, the Lea Valley Walk offers it all. The Lea Valley, once London's market garden, is now once again recognised as a rich green lung running down the east side of the capital. Some of the sections are very short. Yet these stretches often contain much heritage and countryside to enjoy - such as the one mile between Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. Thanks to the many railway stations alongside the Park, between Ware and London, the Walk can be reached easily. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by everybody from the keen long-distance walker to those with young children or those new to taking exercise.
Split into 20 stages in this guidebook, this 50-mile walk is one of the finest and most varied walking routes in London, tracing the route of the River Lea from Leagrave, near Luton to Island Gardens at Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. As it follows the river it undergoes a fascinating metamorphosis from rural pathway to urban trail. So whether you choose to walk for health, fresh air or views of wildlife and countryside, to visit friends, to explore heritage attractions, to escape or simply to explore your surroundings, the Lea Valley Walk offers it all. The Lea Valley, once London's market garden, is now once again recognised as a rich green lung running down the east side of the capital. Some of the sections are very short. Yet these stretches often contain much heritage and countryside to enjoy - such as the one mile between Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. Thanks to the many railway stations alongside the Park, between Ware and London, the Walk can be reached easily. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by everybody from the keen long-distance walker to those with young children or those new to taking exercise.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an updated edition of the book that first appeared in 2001. It has an additional section that provides you with an opportunity to take a 3 mile tour around the area where the Olympic Park is being developed ready for the Olympic Games in 2012. Are they going to be ready in time? Why not find out how the site is progressing.The author describes the route in a north to south direction. At the end of each of the 17 chapters the author provides the reader with information about access and facilities on that particular route.'(Strider / August 2007)'This is an updated edition of the book that first appeared in 2001. It has an additional section that provides you with an opportunity to take a 3 mile tour around the area where the Olympic Park is being developed ready for the Olympic Games in 2012. Are they going to be ready in time? Why not find out how the site is progressing.The author describes the route in a north to south direction. At the end of each of the 17 chapters the author provides the reader with information about access and facilities on that particular route.'(Strider / August 2007)
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 172 mm
Width: 116 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-522-3 (9781852845223)
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The Lea Valley Walk
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Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and Docklands since 1981 when he worked on the feasibility study which resulted in establishomg the route as a National Trail. Leigh has worked as a reporter with the walkers' magazine TGO and as arts correspondent of the Catholic Herald. He is co-founder of Bankside Press and London's in SE1 listings magazine.
Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and Docklands since 1981 when he worked on the feasibility study which resulted in establishomg the route as a National Trail. Leigh has worked as a reporter with the walkers' magazine TGO and as arts correspondent of the Catholic Herald. He is co-founder of Bankside Press and London's in SE1 listings magazine.
Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and Docklands since 1981 when he worked on the feasibility study which resulted in establishomg the route as a National Trail. Leigh has worked as a reporter with the walkers' magazine TGO and as arts correspondent of the Catholic Herald. He is co-founder of Bankside Press and London's in SE1 listings magazine.
Content
Map: the Lea Valley Walk
Introduction
1 Leagrave to Luton 4 miles (6.5km)
2 Luton to Luton Airport Parkway 2 miles (3.2km)
3 Luton Airport Parkway to Harpenden 41/2 miles (7km)
4 Harpenden to Hatfield 8 miles (13km)
5 Hatfield to Hertford 71/4 miles (11.25km)
6 Hertford to Ware 2 miles 3.2km)
7 Ware to St Margarets 2 miles (3.2km)
8 St Margarets to Rye House 11/4 miles (2km)
9 Rye House to Broxbourne 3 miles (4.8km)
10 Broxbourne to Cheshunt 3 miles (4.km)
11 Cheshunt to Ponders End 41/2 miles (7km)
12 Ponders End to Tottenham Hale 4 miles (6.5km)
13 Tottenham Hale to Lea Bridge 2 miles (3.2km)
14 Lea Bridge to Three Mills 3 miles (4.8km)
15 Three Mills to Limehouse 21/4 miles (3.5km)
16 The Meridian Walk: An Alternative End 21/4 miles (3.5km)
17 Olympic Park Walk 3 miles (4.8km)
Bibliography
Introduction
1 Leagrave to Luton 4 miles (6.5km)
2 Luton to Luton Airport Parkway 2 miles (3.2km)
3 Luton Airport Parkway to Harpenden 41/2 miles (7km)
4 Harpenden to Hatfield 8 miles (13km)
5 Hatfield to Hertford 71/4 miles (11.25km)
6 Hertford to Ware 2 miles 3.2km)
7 Ware to St Margarets 2 miles (3.2km)
8 St Margarets to Rye House 11/4 miles (2km)
9 Rye House to Broxbourne 3 miles (4.8km)
10 Broxbourne to Cheshunt 3 miles (4.km)
11 Cheshunt to Ponders End 41/2 miles (7km)
12 Ponders End to Tottenham Hale 4 miles (6.5km)
13 Tottenham Hale to Lea Bridge 2 miles (3.2km)
14 Lea Bridge to Three Mills 3 miles (4.8km)
15 Three Mills to Limehouse 21/4 miles (3.5km)
16 The Meridian Walk: An Alternative End 21/4 miles (3.5km)
17 Olympic Park Walk 3 miles (4.8km)
Bibliography