The Black Path, Walthamstow to Hackney (part one).

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Overview

Meet at 10.30 at St James Street station (Weaver line). This is an ancient route between markets. Also known as Market Way, Hauliers Way, Templars Way and Porters Way, it runs from Walthamstow to Smithfield. Join Moo Ling for a four-mile walk on the first part of this walk from Walthamstow to Hackney, finishing at Hackney Central station (Mildmay line) with connection to Hackney Downs station. Toilets and refreshments.

Leader – Moo Ling Boey

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 36435 88738
Nearest postcode:: E17 7BL
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 34901 84913
Nearest postcode:: E8 1FJ
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

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