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Walthamstow Marshes – Friends Bridge loop from London Borough of Hackney

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Walthamstow Marshes – Friends Bridge loop from London Borough of Hackney

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Walthamstow Marshes – Friends Bridge loop from London Borough of Hackney

01:36

6.34km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.20 km for 334 m

Closed: • 5:00 PM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

737 m

Princess of Wales Pub & Garden

Highlight • Pub

It's an excellent spot for a drink post-hike. They serve a selection of beers. After hikes, I've stopped here plenty of times, and they serve good coffee. I usually stop …

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2

1.62 km

Walthamstow Marshes Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Great for a shortcut to the upper path

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3

1.67 km

Alliot Verdon Roe Plaque and Railway Bridge, Walthamstow Marshes

Highlight • Monument

Under these arches Alliott Verdon Roe assembled his Avro no1. triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.

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4

2.23 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over River Lee

Highlight • River

Easy cycling along this route, plenty of scenery to enjoy

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5

3.49 km

Walthamstow Marshes

Highlight • River

There are at least four different routes, and many more route combinations to ride through Walthamstow Marshes. They link up to Hackney Marshes and down to the Thames, Walthamstow Wetlands …

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6

4.98 km

Friends Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge with a lovely name that connects to East London Waterworks Park

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5.41 km

Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

6.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

625 m

183 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

1.43 km

1.06 km

150 m

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Friday 22 May

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