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.