Lee Valley Regional Park offers many different cycle routes that take in countryside areas, urban green spaces and nature reserves along riverside trails.
Lee Valley Pathway provides a cycle-way covering the entire length of the Regional Park. The Lee Valley Pathway is a route for local access, providing safe, off road recreational cycling. The route links many of the Lee Valley Regional Park’s venues and is an excellent way to explore the Lee Valley. The pathway also forms part of Route 1 and 61 of the National Cycle Network, a project championed by Sustrans (The Sustainable Transport Charity).
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Cycle Hire in Lee Valley Regional Park |
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Lee Valley Cycle Hire
Old Mill and Meadows, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
The nearest postcode is EN10 7AE.
Tel: 01992 630127, Mobile: 07949 768249, Contact: Frank Gould
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Open: Wednesday – Sunday 10.00am – 7.00pm (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Bank Holidays)
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Bikes available for children, men and ladies
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Accessories available include: children seats (for children under 4 years old), baskets and helmets
The Lee Valley Canoe & Cycle Centre
Stonebridge Lock, Tottenham (within the Tottenham Marshes site).
The nearest postcode is N17 0XD.
Tel: 07747 873831 Contact: David Webb.
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Who can use the cycle paths? |
Many paths in Lee Valley Regional Park are shared use paths, provided for walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, anglers and joggers to enjoy. Most are well surfaced and suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Cycling is permitted on paths and roads in the Regional Park which are owned by other organisations.
British Waterways Towpaths |
There is no general public right of way for cyclists on the towpath, but a permit to cycle can be obtained free of charge. Information can be obtained from British Waterways Customer Services 01923 201 120.
All cycle routes within Lee Valley Regional Park are suitable for recreational cycling with family and friends but not suitable for fast journeys or for large groups of cyclists.
Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club |
The Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club was set up in 1999 to cater for the needs of young cyclists. The primary objective of the Club is to nurture talent and skill to develop national champions. Open to ALL children from 4 to 18 years, the Club aims to increase the number of young hopefuls and offers free coaching from
British Cycling qualified coaches.
To find out more about the Club contact Bob Griffiths 01708 550738.
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Always give way to pedestrians on shared use paths
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Ensure your bike is safe to use
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Do not expect to use paths for high speed travel
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Always follow the highway code
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Be considerate and courteous to all users. Remember some people may have hearing or sight impairments
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Carry a bell and use it, or say excuse me as you approach all other users
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Shared use paths are not suitable for cycling in larger groups than eight
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Ride in single file, especially around bends and where the path is narrow
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Slow down at path junctions, bridges and bends
Our London 2012 Games Legacy - the VeloPark |
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will own, fund and manage the VeloPark after the Games and will open it to the public soon after. A road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added, attracting cyclists from all disciplines. It will become a cycling hub for the community, where school children, clubs, groups and elite riders from across the region can train, race or simply cycle for fun.
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