Meet: Bromley-by-Bow station, E3 3JJ

Trace the lost river and discover the abandoned island of Channelsea, then visit the newly founded urban oasis of Abbey Gardens on this walk, talk and eat exploration of this hidden history of the tidal Lea Valley and site of London's now rapidly vanishing industrial past. Consider the opportunity to make new urban green spaces that celebrate both wild and man made environments in harmony.

Getting there

Additional travel info

Start: Bromley-by-Bow station- Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines. Finish: Abbey Road DLR stop

Access

Facilities

• Drinking water
• Family-friendly event
• Gender neutral toilet
• Quieter area

Accessibility notes

This route involves steps and ramps, following a riverside footpath. No toilets enroute until the end at Abbey Gardens.

What you can expect

The route is mainly off-road on riverside/canalside footpaths. There is some seating midway and at the end of the walk.