Stepping out around Sewardstone

This months walk explores the transformed, exciting Gunpowder Park where people, wildlife and art coexist in a peaceful environment.

An ex MOD site Gunpowder Park was closed to the public for over 100 years and was shrouded in mystery. Secret testing went on behind security fences until the Lee Valley Regional Park converted the site into a public space.

Walkers love this area due to the network of all-weather paths and this will be a summer walk that is easy to complete in a rural and farmland setting. Land forms demonstrate the history of the site and merge with art in the park.

The walk will also take you down to and around Sewardstone Marsh taking in one of the last remaining bits of wet woodland in the valley.

The site is also excellent for wildlife. Look out for Owl boxes as you go round and information on the night time creatures.

Walk Info

• The length of this walk is 6.2km (3.8 miles) and can take between 2 and 3 hours

• Part of this walk is along unsurfaced foot paths and is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies

• Some of this walk is next to water

• The meeting point for this walk is Gunpowder Park Car Park. EN9 3GP

• Nearest postcode: EN9 3GP

• What3words: ///those.stone.rivers

• Car parking charges apply

Essential Info

• Our walks are predominately on flat gravel paths but there may be some uneven ground at times. 

• We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers

• Please refer to the weather forecast for the day of your walk and bring suitable clothing such as rain jacket or sun cream

• Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.

• Please bring water and snacks to keep you energised

• Bring some binoculars to really see the beauty and wildlife around you

Getting here

Plan your journey – Postcode EN9 3GP