Perfect weather for Walk London

Our ‘Walk London’ Lea Valley walk upstream from Limehouse took place in perfect weather: blue sky and sun but also a breeze. Three Mills was empty but looked like a film set. Tesco saved the day with its toilets. We followed two Bow Back rivers to reach the stretch of Greenway open. But this week [...]

Hot weather for Walk London

Walk London organisers are suggesting we wear suncream, take a hat and and carry plenty of water on the walk tomorrow. Sounds good! See you tomorrow at Limehouse Station, 2pm.

Walk London’s Olympic walk

I have checked our route for the Walk London event on Saturday and yes we can go up on to the Olympic viewpoint. We shall take an unusual route between Three Mills and the Olympic Park as so many paths are closed but this is an unusual time. We can use a quiet canal-side path [...]

Ponders End diversion in place until July

The latest information on the towpath closure between Ponders End and the Lea Valley Viaduct to the south is that it will remain closed between 7.30am and 6pm daily until Friday 10 July. Diversions remain in place via Lee Park Way and Meridian Way. The Electricity Alliance, a partnership between National Grid and Balfour Beatty, is [...]

Get Walking Day in Lea Valley

We shall be going up to the Olympic viewpoint on the Lower Lea Valley walk on Saturday 30 May. This event is part of Walk London’s ‘Spring Into Summer’ weekend and our walk also coincides with the Ramblers’ Get Walking Day. We meet at Limehouse DLR Station at 2pm to walk north up Limehouse Basin, through Three [...]

Ponders End/Lea Valley Viaduct update

The towpath between Ponders End and the Lea Valley Viaduct to the south is remaining closed this weekend 16 and 17 May. The continued closure is due to essential work on overhead electricity cables. But if work ceases early in the afternoon the path will be opened. Those tempted to climb the barriers ought to [...]

Section 3 changes: from Luton Airport Parkway

Bottom of page 29 to middle of page 31: Follow Parkway Road from the station forecourt (or right from the Luton path) to a roundabout. Turn left into Lower Harpenden Road. Continue ahead to go under the flyover and follow the path which rises to leave the roadside. Only go left up the steps to [...]

Changes near Luton Airport

I have been looking at the path south of Luton Airport Parkway where there have been big road changes. The work has taken longer than expected and in addition Sustrans has begun work on a cycleway. I was fortunate to meet Sustrans’ area manager Andy Knight on site. I shall shortly be posting a new [...]

London 2012 canoe centre start

The Highbridge Street car park on Cheshunt Marsh near Waltham Abbey is now closed for work to begin on the London 2012 White Water Canoe Centre. Walkers passing Waltham Lock will see the gradual change and flooding of the flat area. Page 89.

Towpath still closed during the day

The towpath between Ponders End and the Lea Valley Viaduct continues to be closed between 7.30am and at least 6pm until Friday 15 May 2009. There is a signed diversion. Pages 99 to 101.