Walk the River Lee Flood Relief Channel by Train
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The Lee Flood Relief Channel runs through the Lea Valley from Ware to Stratford, built after major flooding and fully working by 1976. Roydon, Cheshunt, St James Street (London) and Lea Bridge stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 5 stations within reach of the River Lee Flood Relief Channel: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Lee Flood Relief Channel runs about 13 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Lee Flood Relief Channel train stations
- Lea Bridge0.1 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot) · closest
- Blackhorse Road0.2 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- St James Street (London)0.4 mi (about 0.5 mi on foot)
- Cheshunt0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
- Roydon1.2 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Lee Flood Relief Channel, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt | 3.5 mi and back | 8 to 8.5 mi | about 2.5 to 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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