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51.81, -0.20 · rel 14522347
51.81, -0.20 · rel 14522347
Lea Valley Walk
62,0 km from Leagrave to Waltham Abbey through lakes and urban area.
Leagrave
→
Waltham Abbey
linear
62,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
19× monument
Five Springs
Water ·
on the route
16,1 km
26%
The Two Brewers
monument ·
on the route
61,4 km
99%
Old Church School
monument ·
on the route
61,4 km
99%
Jessamine Cottage
monument ·
on the route
61,4 km
99%
The Bull Inn
monument ·
on the route
61,4 km
99%
Luton War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
61,4 km
99%
St Helen's Church
monument ·
31 m off route
61,4 km
99%
The White Cottage
monument ·
38 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Crinkle Crankle Walls
monument ·
42 m off route
61,4 km
99%
St Helen's Church Yard
monument ·
49 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Wheathampstead Mill
monument ·
53 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Lattimores
monument ·
55 m off route
61,4 km
99%
The Mill Quay
monument ·
57 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Collins Corner
monument ·
59 m off route
61,4 km
99%
River Lea
monument ·
68 m off route
61,4 km
99%
The Swan Inn
monument ·
71 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Apsley Cherry-Garrard
monument ·
73 m off route
61,4 km
99%
War Memorial
monument ·
76 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Tudor Archway
monument ·
102 m off route
61,4 km
99%
Wheathampstead Place
monument ·
107 m off route
61,4 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lea Valley Walk is 62.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lea Valley Walk takes approximately 15h 26min to complete.
No, Lea Valley Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Leagrave to Waltham Abbey. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lea Valley Walk starts at Leagrave.
Lea Valley Walk is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.