West Anglian Way: Tottenham Hale to Cheshunt

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Overview

This second section of the West Anglian Way takes us out of London for the first time on our walk to Cambridge. Beginning at Tottenham Hale station, the walk follows the Lee Navigation north past the Tottenham marshes and a few reservoirs. We then head into Waltham Abbey, where we stop for lunch before following Cornmill Stream and crossing Turnershill Marsh to get to Cheshunt.

Bring a picnic lunch. Details will be updated after the recce.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 34514 89502
Nearest postcode:: N17 9NA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

In the foyer of Tottenham Hale station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TL 36643 02320
Nearest postcode:: EN8 9AQ
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Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Cheshunt station

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