Places to explore near Ilford StationIlford

London's flood defence across the tideway at Woolwich — ten steel gates that rise from the riverbed when a surge threatens the city.

7.2 km S

The river from its Cotswold trickle to the Thames Barrier — the gentlest long walk in Britain.

7.4 km S · spans 7 counties

London's first public park, opened in 1845 and long known as the People's Park.

8.1 km W

The triangular Georgian tower folly on Shooter's Hill, its viewing platform looking out over London and, on a clear day, seven counties.

9.9 km S

The surviving lakes and grotto of a grand Georgian mansion demolished by a gambling owner.

2.7 km W

A National Trust place in London.

3.4 km SE

A country park in London.

3.8 km NE

London's inner orbital walk, stringing together 78 miles of parks, canals and viewpoints through the middle suburbs.

4.4 km S · London

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

5.8 km S · spans 24 counties

Down the Lea from its source at Leagrave to the Thames at Limehouse — flat towpath walking through Hertford and the Olympic Park.

6.2 km SW · spans 4 counties

The Lea made navigable — from Hertford through the Lee Valley's reservoirs and marshes to Bow Locks on the edge of the Thames.

6.2 km W · London, Hertfordshire & Essex

A web of green corridors across south-east London, joining the Thames marshes to Nunhead Cemetery park by park.

6.3 km SE · London