Places to explore near Wood Street StationUpper Walthamstow

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

6.1 km SW

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

8.9 km S · spans 7 counties

Planting threaded through brutalist walkways on the site of London's first public park.

9.8 km SW

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

3.1 km NW · London, Hertfordshire & Essex

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

3.2 km SE

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

3.4 km NW · spans 4 counties

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

3.9 km SW · London

The 'M25 for walkers' — an orbital path through outer London's woods, commons and river valleys from Erith to Purfleet.

5.4 km N · spans 5 counties

A National Trust place in London.

5.4 km SW

London's canal — from Little Venice round Regent's Park and through Camden Town to the Thames at Limehouse.

6.7 km SW · London

A country park in London.

6.9 km E