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Gunpowder Park – Waltham Abbey Church Tower loop from Waltham Abbey

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Gunpowder Park – Waltham Abbey Church Tower loop from Waltham Abbey

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Gunpowder Park – Waltham Abbey Church Tower loop from Waltham Abbey

01:09

10.8km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.31 km

Gunpowder Park

Highlight • Natural

Greenery park on the North East of London. Can be accessed from London by using the Lee River towpath

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8.46 km

Waltham Town Lock, River Lee Navigation

Highlight • River

if you have the right bike this will take you all the way to Stratford without touching the today... absolutely gorgeous and some great scenery!

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8.99 km

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe in there also

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10.2 km

Waltham Abbey Church Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The only church tower built under the reign of Mary Tudor in 1556.

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10.3 km

Waltham Abbey Church and The Gatehouse

Highlight • Cafe

Stop for a pretty good flat white next to the picturesque church. Good turning point if you aren't up for a major ride out east.

Open 7.30 to 17.00 on weekdays, 9.00 to 17.00 on weekends.

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10.3 km

The Gatehouse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really good coffee and service - a welcoming rest stop from a busy day exploring - there is indoor and outdoor seating available.

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10.3 km

Doom Painting, Lady Chapel, Waltham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

A Reformation (15c) wall painting of the Day of Judgement rediscovered in 1876 under whitewash in the Lady Chapel of Waltham Abbey.

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10.4 km

Tomb of King Harold II at Waltham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a very knowledgeable guide in the church who takes you through the history of the Abbey. Harold's Memorial is round the back of the church (altar end).

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

1.05 km

674 m

622 m

549 m

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.46 km

1.85 km

1.84 km

596 m

226 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Gunpowder Park – Waltham Abbey Church Tower loop from Waltham Abbey

Gunpowder Park

Waltham Town Lock, River Lee Navigation

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Waltham Abbey Church Tower

Waltham Abbey Church and The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse Café

Doom Painting, Lady Chapel, Waltham Abbey

Tomb of King Harold II at Waltham Abbey

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