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East Of England

Old River Lea – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Cheshunt

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Old River Lea – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Cheshunt

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5.0

(2)

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Old River Lea – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Cheshunt

01:05

14.5km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.23 km for 67 m

After 9.00 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.05 km

Old River Lea

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want a change from the busy canal tow path then leave it here and follow the path on the natural Old Lea, less busy and more interesting.

Tip by

2

4.09 km

View of the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

5.34 km

View of the River Lea

Highlight • River

There's a pub over the bridge if you want food or drink.

Tip by

4

10.9 km

Hooks Marsh Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge spans over the waterway that connects Hooks Marsh and Seventy Acres Lake. The bridge is in an elevated position, providing sensational views across the water.

Tip by

5

11.2 km

Fishers Green Ice Cream Van

Highlight • Rest Area

Busy intersection with river path and lake. Sometimes an ice cream van here.

Tip by

6

11.6 km

Stanstead Mill Stream and Hooks Marsh Lake, Lee Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful park with lots of water all around, people fishing, and the most inviting benches for cyclists: There's a bike stand near most of them :P

Tip by

7

12.0 km

View of Seventy Acres Lake

Highlight • Lake

Seventy Acres Lake. Plenty of bird spotting to be done as you take a break.

Tip by

8

12.1 km

Bittern Hide, Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bird watching hide and tower as well as child friendly information about local wildlife and habitats.

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B

14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

5.30 km

1.82 km

305 m

192 m

107 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

5.63 km

1.86 km

772 m

403 m

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Thursday 16 July

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