01/28/2026 10:3001/28/2026 00:00Europe/LondonLocal (River Lea/Olympic Park) WalkWe 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
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.
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The programme for April can be found here (booking from 22nd March) and here for May (booking from 16th April)
All events are £10, no refunds.
Walks & visits are very popular so book soon if you are keen. (There will be waiting lists.) All events can be found on the events page of the London Region u3a website.
