Social walk from YHA London Lee Valley
Overview
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Distance: 1.5 - 2 miles
Duration: 1 hours
Led by: Carol Swan, Wellbeing Walks Broxbourne
Join the regular Cheshunt Wellbeing Walk, supported by the Borough of Broxbourne, for an easy-going and relaxing circular ramble around Lee Valley Regional Park, an attractive green space just a 20-minute train journey from central London. The walk is part of the Ramblers’ countrywide programme of free, volunteer-led Wellbeing Walks, which aims to help people get outdoors and benefit from being more active.
YHA London Lee Valley is only 2-3 minutes’ walk from Cheshunt Station.
There is free parking at the hostel, but you will need to register your car at reception on arrival (ANPR in operation).
To book your place, contact:
Carol Swan
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07778 398782
This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Enjoy the green surroundings of Lee Valley Regional Park
- Walk at a gentle pace with a sociable group of people
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA London Lee Valley
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
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