Sunday Hike Waltham Cross - Lee Valley Regional Park circular, 8.5 miles
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Explore quiet traffic-free footpaths by rivers and lakes in the Lee Valley Regional Park in Hertfordshire. Visit the Lee Valley White Water Centre (free admission). Follow Longitude Zero for 1 km on a section of the Greenwich Meridian Trail. Visit a little known viewpoint at Holyfield Weir (see photo above). This is a South Herts Hikers/South Herts Footpath Society joint event.
Meet 10:30 for 10:45 Start. Hike starts and ends outside Waltham Cross Railway Station, Station Approach, Waltham Cross, Herts EN8 7LU. Meet outside the main entrance to the station near the zebra crossing. Look for our Meetup sign.
Nearest post code: EN8 7LU
Lat/Long (WGS84): 51.685134,-0.026743
OSGB National Grid Ref. TL365003
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HIKE DESCRIPTION:
Waltham Cross railway station - Lee Valley White Water Rafting Centre - Waltham Abbey - Greenwich Meridian Trail - Fishers Green - Holyfield Weir - YHA Lee Valley - Waltham Cross railway station
Most of the route is on footpaths or roads with pavement. Some footpaths are shared with cyclists. Most footpaths have hard surfaces but some sections are on grass and may be muddy. We may change the route slightly if the weather has been very wet. Total distance is 8.5 mls, (13.74 km) and it is almost completely flat. Sunset 16:49.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Lee Valley Regional Park
[https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/](https://w3w.co/fields.soda.music)
HIKING MAP:
Ordnance Survey 'Explorer' 1:25,000 scale, Sheet 174, Epping Forest & Lee Valley.
ONLINE MAP:
This route was devised by South Herts Hikers. There is a route map in photo album for this event. We have also uploaded the route to Wikiloc. See: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/waltham-cross-lee-valley-regional-park-v2-77960303
You can select map or aerial view (OpenStreetmap recommended) and you can zoom in. Navigating the trail outdoors using the Wikiloc app needs the premium version but you can also set up a free Wikiloc login then use a web browser such as Chrome to download a .GPX or .kml file to a mobile device then use a mobile phone GPS app (OSMand, Komoot, All Trails, Outdoor Active, Organic Maps or Google Maps).
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO MEETING LOCATION (CHECK TIMES):
Train from London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, Ponders End, etc or Hertford East, Ware, Broxbourne, Cheshunt etc.
Bus TfL route 217 from Turnpike Lane Station or TfL Route 279 from Manor House Station
CAR PARKING NEAR MEETING LOCATION:
Waltham Cross Station car park or other public car parks in Waltham Cross town centre.
CAR SHARING FROM POTTERS BAR:
Car sharing from Potters Bar Station. If you would like a lift, please answer the question about car sharing when you RSVP. Here are details of the meeting location:
http://southhertshikers.uk/event-details/2018/12/01/meeting-places.html
Driving distance from Potters Bar to Waltham Cross is 9 miles each way in about 25 minutes. Suggested contribution to driver for transport £1.35 return from Potters Bar.
WHAT TO BRING
- Adequate footwear, preferably hiking boots, with good grip
- Warm outdoor jacket for winter and a waterproof jacket or umbrella in case it rains
- Drink
- Packed lunch
There will be a mid morning stop on the Greenwich Meridian and an outdoor lunch stop in Lee Valley Regional Park near Fishers Green. There are toilets but there is nowhere to buy food or refreshments. Possible mid afternoon coffee stop at YHA Lee Valley if open.
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To summarise:
- The walk leader sets the pace suitable for the slowest member. We stop from time to time to regroup. You may need extra clothing to put on for stops in colder weather.
- We have members of different ages and genders and we like everyone to relate to each other on an equal basis.
- We welcome members from different nationalities and cultures and we don't quiz anyone about their background or country of origin, they can tell us if they like but this is optional.
- We avoid heated debates or any discussions about controversial or unpleasant subjects.
For our policy on dogs on our hikes, please see our FAQ page, http://southhertshikers.uk/faq/