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Lea Valley Friends Group

LVF Ramblers is a friendly, sociable group, specialising in short leisurely weekend walks of 3-4 miles in town & country, mainly accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at 10.30 at Clapton station (Weaver line) station.  Join Helen as we walk along the River Lee to the Ferry Boat Inn where we will meet those who would prefer to do a shorter walk at 12.15.  We will then take a brief sortie through the Walthamstow Wetlands to the LVF bench for anniversary speeches and photographs.  Lunch will be 1.00pm at the Ferry Boat Inn (numbers will be taken before the walk).  Those wishing to lunch but not walk please book in advance with Sue Scott lvfsecretary2@gmail.com. Car parking at the pub is chargeable – either card or Ringo, £5.00 for 3 hours.  The price will be deducted from your meal on production of the ticket. Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs.

Toilets and refreshments.  Leader – Helen McPherson

Saturday, 21 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

If you wish to join a shorter walk, meet at the Ferryboat Inn at 12:15. Lunch will be at 1:00

Those wishing to lunch but not walk please book in advance with Sue Scott lvfsecretary2@gmail.com. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 34777 86508
Nearest postcode:
E5 9JP
what3words:
riding.drum.gently
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 34514 89502
Nearest postcode:
N17 9NA
what3words:
since.baking.flats
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

The walk ends at the Ferryboat Inn, nearest station is Tottenham Hale

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking