Walking along the Bow Back Rivers

Take a walk along the Bow Back Rivers in East London

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and the Original London Walks organise regular guided towpath walks, open to all upon payment of a small fee. They take place twice a month on Sunday afternoons all the year round, and also twice a month on midweek evenings from May to August.

The IWA also has several recommended walking routes around the Bow Back Rivers, depending on your level of fitness or desired length of journey. They include a visit to Three Mills, the largest of which (House Mill) is being restored and is open to the public on Sundays.

The Ramblers Association's Lea Valley Walk, from Walthamstow to the Thames, crosses the Bow Back Rivers at St Thomas' Creek.

Walking routes

Towpath Stoppages

21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: Old River Lea

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympic preparation, navigation and towpath closed

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

 
21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: City Mill River

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympic preparation, navigation closed

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)

 
21 Aug 2007 until further notice

Stoppage: Waterworks River

Associated Regional Office: London Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (23 November 2010): Olympics preparation, navigation and towpath closed.

(Enquiries: 0207 985 7200)