BEST CANAL HIKE in LONDON - - Open to all Abilities Free Event

This is a Free event however we do have some reservations and would like to notify you about them here.

This is a Totally FREE Event. You pay for your own transport. ALL WE ASK FROM YOU IS THAT if you enjoyed this event then YOU LEAVE US A VERY GOOD REVIEW and FEEDBACK ON MEETUP.COM after the event so that we can feel that you appreciate what we are doing and YOUR FEEDBACK WILL Encourage us to continue to provide you with more amazing Hiking Events In the near future.

Please 🙏 Read Details Carefully before you RSVP.

Important Highlights:

1. Event is age restricted for people between the ages of 19 and 59.2. To guarantee your participation send a screenshot of your meetup profile to WhatsApp number 075 90919391 . Will then add you to WhatsApp GROUP FOR this event.3. This event is advertised on 3 other Meetup Groups so we will have more people from 3 other Meetup Groups.4. All the final details you will Need to Experience this hike will be shared Via the WhatsApp Group Chat. Such as exact meeting point and the time we expect to complete the hike.5. Join the WhatsApp group chatroom to guarantee your participation. Because we are limiting the group size for this event to 34 people maximum. So we will only allow you to actually participate if you are part of the WhatsApp Group chatroom for this event. This is to ensure that the Group size for the Hike is manageable on the day for the organiser.

This Hike can be as Easy as you want to make it or as challenging and difficult as you choose.
** This is because the original Hike is 18 miles long and we are planning to do this challenge. However there are easy exits to nearby train stations along the hike path every 45 to 60 minutes of walking. So you can take an early exit whenever you want.** The Hike path is Flat. No Steep Hills.

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🚶‍♀️ LONDON’S MOST POPULAR CANAL HIKE 🌊

From Mile End to Broxbourne – 18 Miles of Hidden Beauty, History & Adventure 🚲🌿

📅 Date: As stated above.
📍 Start: Mile End Station (East London)
⏰ Meet: 8:00 AM sharp Hike starts at around 8.15 AM
🎯 Finish: Broxbourne Station (around 7:30–8:00 PM)
📏 Distance: 18–19 miles (flat, mostly towpath)
🥾 Difficulty: Flexible – easy or challenging, your choice! You can make it short by finding the nearest exit along the Hike. There are exits every 30 to 60 minutes of walking. Or You can choose to complete the full length of the full challenge to Broxbourne Station completing all 18 miles. You would need a torch 🔦 or head torch for the final 1 or 2 hours of the Hike as we expect to finish around 7 pm which is slightly 2 hours after sunset.

NB: Hike is oyster card Friendly. All nearby train stations along the Hike route will accept oyster card for travel.

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🌇 About the Hike

Join us for London’s ultimate canal adventure — a full-day journey from Mile End in East London to Broxbourne in North London, following the Regent’s Canal and the River Lee Navigation through some of London’s most beautiful and historic waterways. 🌿🚶‍♂️

This hike is flat all the way (no steep hills!) and gives you the freedom to make it as easy or as challenging as you want:

✅ Easy Option: Enjoy 1–3 hours of canal-side walking and exit at any nearby station — there’s one roughly every 60 minutes along the route! 🚉
💪 Full Challenge: Take on the full 18–19 mile route all the way to Broxbourne Station — a rewarding full-day adventure that finishes just after sunset 🌅 (carry a torch 🔦 for this full 18 mile challenge just in case).

We’ll take regular short breaks throughout the day and have a long lunch break around 1 PM for refuelling and relaxing by the water 🥪☕.

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🏙️ The Journey

Your adventure begins at Mile End Station, where we join the Regent’s Canal — one of London’s most iconic waterways, built in the early 19th century (1820) during the city’s industrial revolution. Originally used to transport coal, timber, and goods, this canal is now a peaceful green corridor cutting through the heart of London 🌳.

We’ll pass by:

Victoria Park 🎠 – London’s oldest public park (opened 1845), once known as the “People’s Park,” beloved by East Enders for over a century.

Hackney Wick 🎨 – buzzing with street art, warehouses turned into creative spaces, and canal-side cafés.

Tottenham Marshes & Lea Valley 🌾 – vast green spaces filled with wildlife, kingfishers, and swans gliding along the River Lee.

Waltham Abbey & Broxbourne Woods 🌲 – marking the final stretch of our tranquil journey as we reach the Hertfordshire countryside.

Each section tells a story of London’s transformation — from Victorian industry to modern urban nature reserve. The Regent’s Canal and Lee Navigation were vital arteries that powered the city’s trade, connecting East London’s docks to the River Thames and beyond 🚢.

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🍽️ Breaks & Food

We’ll have:
🥤 Short breaks every hour or so
🍽️ A longer lunch break around 1 PM – bring a packed lunch and plenty of water (there are a few cafés along the way if you fancy a treat!)
🌅 Optional group photo stop at sunset near Broxbourne or much earlier than Broxbourne Station.

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🧭 What to Bring

✅ Comfortable walking shoes/trainers
✅ 2L of water (minimum)
✅ Packed lunch & snacks
✅ Torch or headlamp (for final stretch)
✅ Rain jacket & warm layers
✅ Travel card or contactless (for optional early exits 🚆)
✅ Great attitude & sense of adventure 😄
Also please don't forget to bring a happy smiling face. And good positive vibes. We need them to stay energised.

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🚉 Exit Points (Approx. Every 60–90 Minutes)

🚏 Hackney Wick Station
🚏 Tottenham Hale Station
🚏 Ponders End Station
🚏 Waltham Cross Station
🚏 Final Stop: Broxbourne Station

There are many more exit points. I can't mention all of them.

You can join or leave the hike at any of these points — so it’s totally up to you how far you go!

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💚 Why You’ll Love It

🌿 A peaceful escape from the city — right through London’s hidden green corridors
🏙️ Discover history, street art, wildlife, and canal life
🚶‍♀️ Great for all fitness levels – flexible and flat
🤝 Meet like-minded hikers & outdoor lovers
📸 Capture London from a completely new perspective

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✨ Join Us!

Come explore London’s best canal hike — a full day of history, community, and nature. Whether you’re in for a short stroll or the full 18-mile challenge, you’ll finish with a smile, new friends, and unforgettable views of a side of London most people never see 🌇💦

👉 RSVP now – spaces limited!Let’s hike London’s hidden waterways together 🚶‍♂️💙

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Host Is First Aid Trained. Host Is experienced and qualified hiking and Mountain Leader.

No pets allowed. Guests have to RSVP separately from their own individual Meetup accounts.

All Hiking Events come with a level of risk of injury. By participating you agree that the organiser and host is not held responsible for your health and safety. Your health and safety is your individual responsibility. This is a Hobby Group. Not a business.

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