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RIVER LEE

1,154 ha

📷 Nigel Cox · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicDogsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,154 ha

Getting here

51.71471, -0.00762

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits; picnic area

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 1

Varies

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 167 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
LOOP link to Enfield Lock stationWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Lea Valley WalkWalking route

Transport for London's Section 1 of the Lea Valley Walk within London

Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Short TrailWalking route
Named routeListed length 1.3Round tripLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
Trinity Marsh Lanepublic footpath · 206 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 206 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Nunsbury Drivepublic footpath · 120 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 120 mPath type: residential
Coleman's Lanepublic footpath · 379 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 379 mPath type: service
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route (1)Cycling route

National Cycle Network link route

Named routeRef (1)Local cycle route
Forty Hall Park GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cycleway 1Cycling route
Named routeRef C1Regional cycle route
Route (1)Cycling route

National Cycle Network link route

Named routeRef (1)Local cycle route
Cycleway 1Cycling route
Named routeRef C1Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this country park

River Lee is a vast 1154-hectare Country Park positioned in Epping Forest, Eastern England. The area features river valleys, wetlands, and woodlands, supporting various wildlife such as otters and kingfishers, as well as offering trails for walking and cycling.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

River Lee Flood Relief Channel

📷 Nigel Cox · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

River Lee Flood Relief Channel

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🌱Grundy ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Abbey GardensUrban park2.9 km→🌱Broxbourne Recreation GroundUrban park3.4 km→🌱Broxbourne Recreation GroundUrban park3.4 km→🌱Broxbourne Recreation GroundUrban park3.5 km→🌱Broxbourne Recreation GroundUrban park3.5 km→

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