This map has been produced by Sustrans with the Part of the National Attractions along the route Contacts for further information Junction A support of the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and This route is a partnership between Cycle Network 1 Borough of Haringey. in London • Greenwich Foot Tunnel: The ride starts at the Greenwich Information Service • Maritime World Heritage site. Take a lift down to the foot Stubbins Hall Lane • tunnel and walk under the Thames. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority • Crooked Mile Watham Abbey The Isle of Dogs and : On the north • London side you arrive on the Isle of Dogs, formerly the thriving London Borough of Tower Hamlets EN9 2EG • London dock area and now home to Canary Wharf tower London Borough of • and the largest urban farm in Europe - Mudchute Park Tel 01992 702200 Lee Valley Regional Park Docklands and Farm. [email protected] London Borough of Haringey • From the at East India Dock Basin to Ware in www.leevalleypark.org.uk , the Lee Valley Regional Park provides leisure London Borough of Waltham Forest • and Mile End Park and Green Bridge: Crossing East India activities to suit all ages and tastes. Stretching 26 miles Sustrans • Dock Road you join the Regents towpath and then Sustrans Information line along the banks of the , this 10,000-acre park has enter the exciting redeveloped Mile End Park. There is a 0845 113 0065 been shaped to provide a mosaic of countryside areas, green bridge over the busy Mile End Road where you can www.sustrans.org.uk urban green spaces, country parks, nature reserves and enjoy views of Canary Wharf. lakeside and riverside trails. There are even sports and A 13 mile leisure centres sprinkled around the park. mainly Victoria Park: Leaving the canal after passing under Old British Waterways London British Waterways traffic-free Ford Road (see detail A) you enter Victoria Park - of the The Toll House oldest municipal parks in the world that was opened to the Delamere Terrace BW is responsible for over 2000 miles of British , route with public in 1900. Little Venice navigable rivers and 90 feeder . It manages the safe London canals for the millions that use them for recreation every are the largest collection of football fields W2 6ND year, conserves their historic buildings, structures and crossings in Europe, where you can see 100 football matches being www.brtishwaterways.org.uk landscapes and protects the valuable wildlife habitats. for cyclists played in one place on one day. Sustrans and Transport for London Journey Planner Hackney Marshes Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on walkers Marsh Nature Reserve is one of the last To plan your journey to or from the route try using the practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and remaining marshes along the River Lea, a Site of Special Transport for London Journey Planner. This can give you Junction B use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network Scientific Interest and home to over 300 species of plants. detailed information on how to walk or cycle or travel by bus, adverse effects. of safe and attractive routes to cycle throughout the UK. train or tube anywhere in 10,000 miles are due for completion by 2005, one third of Springfield Park is an attractive park looking over the River As well as the National Cycle Network, Sustrans is working www.tfl.gov.uk which will be on traffic-free paths, the rest will follow quiet Lea and Springfield Marina. It was built on the grounds of on Safe Routes to Schools, Home Zones and other practical Transport for London Cycle Guides lanes or traffic-calmed roads. It is delivered through the three 19th century houses (one of which still stands and has responses to the transport and environment challenges we There are 19 free cycle guides policies and programmes of over 450 local authorities and a nice café). There is also a small riverside café next to the face. Sustrans' work relies on the generous donations and available covering the whole of other partners, and is co-ordinated by the charity Sustrans. rowing club. monthly standing orders of nearly 40,000 Supporters, and London. All the routes shown have the support of charitable trusts, companies and the National been recommended by cyclists. You Marshes’ wide open grassland areas are popu- Lottery and local authority programmes. can get them from: www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk Westferry Riverside, Canary Wharf lar with walkers whilst fishermen can often be found on the www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling or from tube towpath. Close to a number of artworks or mainline stations. For more information on routes in your area: add to the interest whist the planned new toilet block will be Sustrans 0845 113 0065 most welcomed! or visit the interactive mapping on our web site. London Docklands and Lea Valley

Tottenham Marshes

Springfield Park

Mile End Green Bridge

Entrance to Greenwich Foot Tunnel