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United Kingdom
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Essex
Epping Forest
Waltham Abbey

View of Seventy Acres Lake – Walton's Walk loop from Cheshunt

Easy

4.0

(1)

16

riders

View of Seventy Acres Lake – Walton's Walk loop from Cheshunt

00:51

13.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.02 km for 63 m

After 11.3 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

785 m

Bittern Hide, Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bird watching hide and tower as well as child friendly information about local wildlife and habitats.

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2

850 m

View of Seventy Acres Lake

Highlight • Lake

Seventy Acres Lake. Plenty of bird spotting to be done as you take a break.

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3

1.28 km

A beautiful park with lots of water all around, people fishing, and the most inviting benches for cyclists: There's a bike stand near most of them :P

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4

1.69 km

Fishers Green Ice Cream Van

Highlight • Rest Area

Busy intersection with river path and lake. Sometimes an ice cream van here.

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5

1.79 km

Walton's Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cozy little cafe for a refueling stop...

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6

5.21 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

There are absolutely 100s of these in Hertfordshire to look out for

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7

6.33 km

Hooks Marsh Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge spans over the waterway that connects Hooks Marsh and Seventy Acres Lake. The bridge is in an elevated position, providing sensational views across the water.

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8

11.5 km

Old River Lea

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want a change from the busy canal tow path then leave it here and follow the path on the natural Old Lea, less busy and more interesting.

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B

13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.88 km

1.99 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

2.70 km

2.23 km

1.14 km

533 m

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Saturday 27 June

25°C

15°C

25 %

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