Lea Valley Walk
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 31.1 mi (50.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 587 ft (179 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 20 min
- High point
- 367 ft (112 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Drinking water: Carthegena Lock Water Point 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Drinking water: Feildes Lock Water Point 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Stanstead Lock Water Point 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Section of Ermine Street 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Hertford Basin Water Point 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Hertford Town & Tourist Information Centre 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Castle Mound 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Hertford Castle Gate House 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Shelter 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Shelter 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 21.7 mi (35 km) from start
- Attraction: Vertigo 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from start
- Historic site: The Mill Quay 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Historic site: The Bull Inn 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Wheathampstead Mill 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Jessamine Cottage 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Historic site: The Two Brewers 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Crinkle Crankle Walls 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
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Questions about Lea Valley Walk
How long is Lea Valley Walk?
Lea Valley Walk is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 20 min. It climbs 587 ft (179 m) in total, up to a high point of 367 ft (112 m).
How hard is Lea Valley Walk?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lea Valley Walk?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lea Valley Walk?
Drinking water on the way at 4.6 mi (7.4 km), 6.4 mi (10.3 km), 8.6 mi (13.9 km), 12.7 mi (20.4 km). Toilets: 5.5 mi (8.9 km), 13.2 mi (21.2 km), 21.7 mi (35 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Lea Valley Walk shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on Lea Valley Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Lea Valley Walk?
McDonald's, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Nisa Local, 0.4 mi (0.7 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lea Valley Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Innova Park Enfield · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- London LOOP (Section 18) Essex · Moderate · 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- LOOP link to Enfield Lock station Enfield · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- London LOOP (Section 17) Enfield · Hard · 16.5 mi (26.5 km)
- Park Lane (Bridleway Cheshunt 077) Hertfordshire · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap