Local (River Lea/Olympic Park) Walk
28th January 2026, 10:30
01/28/2026 10:30
01/28/2026 00:00
Europe/London
Local (River Lea/Olympic Park) Walk
We have a further walk now booked for: Wednesday 28 January 2026, a prompt 10 30 am Join us for a lively midweek stroll following the River Lea from Bromley-by-Bow to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with plenty of local history, nature-spotting, and some personal reminiscences from our walk leader, Gregory, along the way Meet: Entrance/exit to Bromley-by-Bow station Bromley-by-Bow → Bow Locks (take extra care crossing Devas Street) → River Lee Navigation towpath → Three Mills (quick detour to flood markers if time allows) → Old River Lea towpaths → Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park → finish at Hackney Bridge (for Nico’s) and/or Timber Lodge (toilets and refreshments available at both) Distance & pace: About 3 miles (4 8 km), 2 to 2½ hours Mostly flat and paved Good to know: Seating is very limited, so this walk isn’t ideal if you need frequent sit-down breaks Well-behaved dogs are welcome We suggest keeping them on leads because of cyclists and other towpath users Wrap up with a well-earned drink and a chat at Hackney Bridge or Timber Lodge Hope you can make it Please reply to gregoriojmoffatt@gmail com to confirm attendance
We have a further walk now booked for:
Wednesday 28 January 2026, a prompt 10.30 am
Join us for a lively midweek stroll following the River Lea from Bromley-by-Bow to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with plenty of local history, nature-spotting, and some personal reminiscences from our walk leader, Gregory, along the way.
Meet: Entrance/exit to Bromley-by-Bow station
Bromley-by-Bow → Bow Locks (take extra care crossing Devas Street) → River Lee Navigation towpath → Three Mills (quick detour to flood markers if time allows) → Old River Lea towpaths → Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park → finish at Hackney Bridge (for Nico’s) and/or Timber Lodge (toilets and refreshments available at both)
Distance & pace: About 3 miles (4.8 km), 2 to 2½ hours. Mostly flat and paved.
Good to know:
- Seating is very limited, so this walk isn’t ideal if you need frequent sit-down breaks.
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We suggest keeping them on leads because of cyclists and other towpath users.
Wrap up with a well-earned drink and a chat at Hackney Bridge or Timber Lodge.
Hope you can make it.
Please reply to gregoriojmoffatt@gmail.com to confirm attendance.
