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Guidebook to the Lea Valley Walk, a 50-mile route from Bedfordshire to the Thames. Described across five stages, the Walk traces the River Lea from Leagrave (near Luton) to East India Dock opposite Greenwich where it joins the Thames Path. Features an alternative finish at Limehouse Basin plus an optional 4-mile tour of the Olympic Park.
Publishing 15 October 2025
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A guidebook to the Lea Valley Walk, a 50-mile route following the River Lea from its source near Leagrave to East India Dock. The route is almost entirely level and suitable for all abilities.
Map key
Route summary table
INTRODUCTION
Lea Valley Walk
History of the valley
Heritage
Up and down the valley
London’s greenhouse
Wildlife
Backpacking the Walk
Day walking
An almost flat walk
Maps
Using this guide
THE LEA VALLEY WALK
Stage 1 Leagrave to Harpenden
Stage 2 Harpenden to Hertford
Stage 3 Hertford to Broxbourne
Stage 4 Broxbourne to Tottenham
Stage 5 Tottenham to East India Dock
Stage 6 (Alternative end) Bow Locks to Limehouse Basin
THE OLYMPIC PARK
Circular walk Tour of the Olympic Park
Appendix A Itinerary planner
Appendix B Further information
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Leigh Hatts has been walking the Thames towpath and exploring the river and Docklands since 1981, when he worked on the feasibility study that resulted in the decision to establish the route as a National Trail. He worked as a reporter with the walkers’ magazine TGO and as arts correspondent of the Catholic Herald. He is co-founder of Bankside Press.
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