Linear Green Walk - Chingford to Lee Valley Park + (optional) Pub

We're back to Chingford today, for another one of the walks I haven't done for a couple of years.

This is a linear walk from Chingford Station to Lee Valley Park, with an optional pub visit, and a bus back to Chingford. Those not needing to get back to the start point can jump on the direct train to Stratford, or to other destinations.

We're meeting outside Chingford Station at 11am, and will be leaving fairly promptly. We'll stop for a coffee half-way, and arrive at the (optional) pub around mid-afternoon.

For those who have not already paid for August, I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help cover Meetup organiser fees. Or you can pay £4 to last you through the month. No shrapnel please.

Drivers can park in Beresford Rd and use the footpath between number 25 and 29 to go to the station. The postcode for that point of the road is E4 6ED.

If you're on the train, its the London Overground (now known as the Weaver Line) from Liverpool St. You can go from Stratford if you go over the internal bridge at Hackney Central to Hackney Downs for a train change.

The 97 bus goes from Stratford Station too (via Leyton & Walthamstow). Careful though, as end to end takes nearly an hour. Chingford station is also served by buses 179, 212, 397, 444.

The 179 is very useful for a lot of people, going through Ilford, Gants Hill, South Woodford & Woodford. The 397 goes from Debden/Loughton.

RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision, and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings.

Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion.

INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves.

GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.