Lee Valley Regional Park

About

Lee Valley Regional Park is 26 miles long stretching from the Thames in the south to Ware in the north and in 2017 it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The park borders the River Lea along the Lea Valley and is made up of a diverse mix of country side, heritage sites, country parks, nature reserves and lakes and riverside trails. It also extends through the Olympic Park and contains leading sports centres including venues from the 2012 Olympics such as the Velodrome and White Water Rafting Centre. Whilst Olympians still train at these venues, they are also open to the public with something on offer for every level of sporting ability.

The park extends into the Epping Forest District on its western border and parts of the park such as Fishers Green, Lee Valley Farm and the land alongside the White Water Centre cross into the district. Lee Valley Park also have responsibility for the Abbey Gardens in Waltham Abbey.

As well as great days out, Lee Valley also offers night life, entertainment, food and accommodation including camping and "clamping". The sports venues offer opportunities for cycling, golf, horse riding and boating as well as ice skating and rafting.

There is open access at all points along the park and car parks at various locations. Walking and cycle paths are well sign posted and there is always something new to discover around every corner.

The Lee Valley website has all the information you need plus suggestions for things to do and trails and maps to download.

Click HERE for a selection of top cycle and walking circular trails with starting points within our district.