Intermittent footpath closures across Walthamstow Wetlands

Multiple locations 

Ongoing

Intermittent footpath closures will be in place across sections of Walthamstow Wetlands to allow critical overhead line works to be carried out safely.

All works and access arrangements have been agreed with the park management team and the local authority.

Closures will be clearly signposted throughout the area. Alternative walking routes will be provided where possible and access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.

Lea Bridge, Waltham Forest - Footpath closure.

There will be no access to Lea Valley Riding School from Argall Road during this time.
 

What3words location: 
///wizard.bronze.breed to ///hung.necks.necks 
 

April - October 2026

This footpath including the bridge connecting Argall Way and the Black Path adjacent to the Lea Valley Riding School will be completely closed.

Works within this area include critical overhead line rewiring works, the laying of protective trackway, installing new fencing and vegetation clearance.

The closure will be clearly signposted. For access to the Lea Valley Riding Centre, please use the main entrance at Lea Bridge Road.

Lea Valley Park - Footpath running from Fishers Green Car Park to the bird hide near Aqueduct Lock

What3words location: ///strain.taped.cube to ///gossip.pocket.sweat

April - October 2026

This footpath will be closed to enable trackway installation and facilitate overhead line works.

The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place via the towpath along the River Lee Navigation.
 

Lea Valley Park - Nazeing 8 public right of way running east–west across the north edge of Holyfield Lake

What3words location: ///help.buddy.gosh to ///wipe.mirror.peanut

Intermittently from 20 May - TBC

The footpath will be closed during overhead line wiring activities.

Traffic management operatives will be present to manage access and allow safe passage where possible.
 

Pelham, Hertfordshire - Bridleway closure at the Junction with East End road 

What3words location: ///fetch.pacemaker.meaty to ///fishery.workbench.cools

7 June - 2 November

This section of the bridleway will be completely closed for critical overhead line rewiring works. 

An alternative route is available, with signs installed to help direct traffic and remind drivers to be mindful of horses using these roads.

Eastwick and Gilston Footpath 022 closure

Eastwick and Gilston Footpath 022, near Eastwick Hall Lane and Eastwick Hall Farm

What3words location:
between ///civic.tape.stale and ///bland.filed.cubs

6 July – 2 November

A section of Eastwick and Gilston Footpath 022 will be temporarily closed for critical overhead line rewiring works
The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place directing footpath users along roads.

Enfield footpath (within the Prince of Wales Open Space between Aldridge Avenue and Mollison Avenue).

What3words location: ///jumps.notice.begin to ///book.shares.goods

4 August – December. 

This footpath will be closed to install an access platform, complete the overhead line works, and remove the trackway.

The closure will be clearly signposted. An alternative route will be in place via Mollison Avenue. We will endeavour to reopen these paths as soon as possible.

Lee Valley path (from Navigation Drive to Prince of Wales Open Space).

What3words location: 
///crazy.agenda.tour to ///attend.detail.sheet
 

4 August – December. 

The footpath over the bridge into Prince of Wales Open Space, via the River Lee Navigation towpath, will be closed to install the access platform, complete the overhead line works, and remove the trackway.

The closure will be clearly signposted, and a diversion route will be in place via the River Lee Navigation towpath. The route will pass through Swan Pike/Enfield Lock, rejoin the main footpath across Prince of Wales Open Space, and continue via Mollison Avenue towards Bancroft Way. 

We will endeavour to reopen these paths as soon as possible.