Mallinson

London LOOP (Section 18)

Follows the River Lea Navigation through Enfield Lock and Chingford, offering flat, paved towpaths perfect for buggies and families with toddlers. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Expect easy riverside walking past historic mill sites, waterside pubs, and Royal Gunpowder Mills, with good wildlife spotting including herons and kingfishers. Ideal for a gentle leg-stretch with minimal navigation worries.

Lea Valley Walk

Follows the River Lea from Luton to the Thames through surprisingly green corridors, passing nature reserves, historic mills and Olympic Park. Mostly flat towpath terrain on compacted gravel and tarmac, perfect for families with buggies and young children. Dogs welcome throughout. Ideal for short sections or longer linear walks, with frequent cafés and transport links making it easy to hop on and off. Showcases London's wilder side with herons, kingfishers and canal life just minutes from the ci

LOOP link to Chingford station

Connects a scenic loop route through Epping Forest back to Chingford station, making woodland exploration easy for day-trippers. Terrain varies from flat forest paths to gentle undulations, with some uneven tree roots and potentially muddy sections after rain. Suitable for families with older children (7+) but not buggy-friendly due to rough surfaces. Dogs welcome and will love the forest setting. Worth doing for convenient access to ancient woodland, deer spotting opportunities, and hassle-free

LOOP link to Enfield Lock station

Loops through suburban Enfield Lock on mostly flat, paved paths along the River Lee Navigation towpath and residential streets. Perfect for families with buggies and young children – surfaces are smooth and level throughout. Dogs welcome on leads, especially along the scenic canal stretches where you'll spot narrowboats and waterfowl. Worth doing for easy waterside walking close to town, with convenient station access making it ideal for a quick leg-stretch between campsites.

London LOOP (Section 19)