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Bridge Over the River Lee – The Greenway (London) loop from London City Airport

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Bridge Over the River Lee – The Greenway (London) loop from London City Airport

Moderate

4.7

(10)

58

riders

Bridge Over the River Lee – The Greenway (London) loop from London City Airport

02:26

41.3km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.3 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.80 km

Ham Creek Wood

Forest

2

11.8 km

Old Ford Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The lock takes it namesake from after the natural ford which used to exist in the area crossing the uncanalised River Lea.

Tip by

3

12.4 km

Hackney Wick Canal and London Stadium View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure you give pedestrians (there are plenty of them) priority!

Tip by

14.5 km

River Lee Navigation (Hackney Cut)

Lake

15.1 km

Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6

15.9 km

Bridge Over the River Lee

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely area with a lot of hustle and bustle - in a good way

Tip by

7

17.1 km

Springfield Park

Highlight • Cafe

Just pure tranquility so close to Central London

Tip by

8

23.1 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

Highlight • River

Just a short hop from Central London, this 520-acre (211 ha) wetland is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. …

Tip by

9

30.7 km

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Built for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has since been re-developed as a tech hub, one of the largest urban parks in Western Europe with …

Tip by

10

35.9 km

The Greenway (London)

Highlight • Trail

Long, easy riding through East London with no traffic. Good surface and lots to see.

Tip by

11

40.0 km

View of London City Airport

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best place to enjoy the take off

Tip by

B

41.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

3.92 km

2.73 km

1.90 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

4.45 km

2.82 km

2.52 km

147 m

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Wednesday 28 October

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