Ware to Waltham Abbey
Grasshopper Walk Route Summary:
A circular route through Turnershill and Thistly Marshes. Experience the wonderful sights and sounds of crickets and grasshoppers during the summer months. Particularly suitable for disabled people and pushchairs
Distance:
½ mile
Terrain:
All surfaced pathways with several bridges.
Starting Point:
Pindar car park Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9AJ
From the centre of the car park, proceed south along the surfaced path. Turn left at the end and proceed south, alongside the Small River Lee, passing through Turnershill Marsh. At the small angler’s car park, take the right hand path and continue. Cross over a small wooden bridge, turning to the right and continue along the pathway bearing right. Proceed along the path, keeping Bowyers Water on your left. At the next junction, at the north of the lake, bear to the right. (The Bowyers Orchid Meadow is a short detour from the route - turn left at the junction and the entrance to the Orchid Meadow boardwalk is on the left) Continue north, along the pathway, passing through Thistly Marsh. Proceed over the metal bridge to the right, crossing the Small River Lee and continue. Turn left onto the pathway, retracing your steps north, turning right along the path, back to the car park.
Toilets: Pindar car park
Refreshments: Lee Valley Youth Hostel, Cheshunt – 2 minutes from route
Get Active in the Lee Valley
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