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Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Plaistow

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Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Plaistow

Moderate

4.2

(26)

155

riders

Hackney Marshes – Walthamstow Marshes loop from Plaistow

02:41

45.7km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.82 km

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Built for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has since been re-developed as a tech hub, one of the largest urban parks in Western Europe with …

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2

4.40 km

Lee Valley VeloPark Olympic Rings

Highlight • Monument

An ace place to visit for indoor cycling, circuit racing, mountain biking and more!

There's a few single track trails beside the BMX track outside and, of course, the iconic …

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3

5.97 km

Hackney Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A nice path that's easy to cycle on, possibly even on a road bike and definitely on a gravel bike. It's quiet, with some people trekking around but definitely enough …

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4

8.45 km

Walthamstow Marshes

Highlight • River

There are at least four different routes, and many more route combinations to ride through Walthamstow Marshes. They link up to Hackney Marshes and down to the Thames, Walthamstow Wetlands …

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33.7 km

Stonebridge Lock West

Lake

6

34.8 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

Highlight • River

Just a short hop from Central London, this 520-acre (211 ha) wetland is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. …

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7

36.9 km

Springfield Park

Highlight • Cafe

Just pure tranquility so close to Central London

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8

38.0 km

Bridge Over the River Lee

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely area with a lot of hustle and bustle - in a good way

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38.8 km

Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

39.4 km

River Lee Navigation (Hackney Cut)

Lake

11

41.5 km

Hackney Wick Canal and London Stadium View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure you give pedestrians (there are plenty of them) priority!

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B

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

9.46 km

6.72 km

2.89 km

1.65 km

565 m

127 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

6.48 km

4.48 km

2.30 km

149 m

< 100 m

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