The Candlestick Loop

A beautiful countryside walk from The Candlestick pub/restaurant at West End Lane down to the River Lea then over to Essendon and back.

At 6.6 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained. Look for the 13 trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.