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Lea Valley from Hooks Marsh

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Overview

Welcome to this meandering figure of eight walk through the Lea Valley Park.  It first heads South towards Waltham Abbey, then heads North via Windmill Lane in Cheshunt towards Holyfield Marsh, then South again back to Hooks Marsh.  This walk is aimed to be relatively mud free.  

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Look for the Hooks Marsh car park (NOT Fishers Green car park).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 37613 02636
Nearest postcode:
EN9 2ED
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hooks Marsh car park (parking fees may apply)

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