Only a handful of us managed the Enfield Lock to Tottenham Hale walk which took place this morning as part of the Walk London Autumn Ambles initiative supported by Transport for London.

We met in mist at Enfield but by the time we reached the actual lock the sun was breaking through.

As geese flew overhead we assisted a barge through the lock before setting off south to inspect Mossop’s Creek and pause at Ponder’s End where there is Wright’s flour mill.

At Pickett’s Lock we saw the geese who live there. Later we left the towpath to walk on Tottenham Marshes. The Water’s Edge tea room was open and we sat outside watching a canoe instructor taking novices on their first trip upstream. It was hot and just like summer.

We might do it the other way round next time. The Winter Wanders are on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February.

Trinity Buoy Wharf is celebrating ‘ten creative years’ on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.

The Wharf lies at the mouth of the River Lea and where it joins the River Thames.

This weekend there will be a regatta, live music, an exhibition and tours of the Container village. There will also be an opportunity to visit London’s only lighthouse.

A free boat service will run from the O2 pier (at The Dome) to the wharf which is open 11am to 5pm.

See pages 130 and 131.

I shall be leading a walk from Enfield Lock to Tottenham Lock as part of Walk London’s Autumn Amble weekend.

The walk is on Saturday 27 September and starts at 10.30am. Meet at Enfield Lock Station which is served by trains from Liverpool Street.

We shall walk down to the river and turn south on to the Lea Valley Wak to pass through Ponders End, famous for its working mill, and Pickett’s Lock. 

I am not sure how long it will take. That depends on who comes and the weather. 

We shall pause now and again to highlight some history. I have in mind stopping for a break on Tottenham Marshes. Bring a picnic although there should be refreshments available at Stonebridge Lock. 

It’s 7 miles of easy flat walking alongside the river. There is no charge.

The splendid gatehouse of Rye House is open free this Sunday 14 September as part of Heritage Open Day. There is usually an admission charge.

Rye House was built in 1443 on an island and the site, although stripped of the big house, still has the feel of an island. 

On Sunday you can climb up to the gatehouse roof and take a close look at the brick ‘barley sugar’ chimney. Inside there are details of the Rye House Plot to kill Charles II.

The best place for lunch is the Rye House pub although it is likely to be crowded.

The gatehouse will be open from 10am to 3pm.

See pages 76 to 80.