Grasshopper Walk Distance: 0.5 miles Terrain: all surfaced pathways and several bridges Starting point: River Lee Country Park, Pindar car park, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9AJ Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Accessible Dog friendly Parking available Public transport closeby Route - running Route - walking 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. Directions 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 passed a wooden sculptured seat (The Shrine ) 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 and the Giant's Chair on your right 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 Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Cheshunt Buses run to Cheshunt station Car parking charges apply at Pindar car park Previous Next

< Back to What's On Sensory Walk Join in this relaxing and inclusive walk Date: 16 December Date: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Join us for a relaxing Sensory Walk and take time to reconnect with nature, your surroundings, and your wellbeing. Through gentle guided activities, participants will be encouraged to engage their senses, notice the world around them, and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness, fresh air, and social connection. Suitable for all abilities. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space Cost: FREE To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Strength & Mobility Exercise – Lee Valley White Water Centre These sessions create an inclusive environment for individuals seeking to become more physically active Date: 16 November Time: 10:30 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Book your space > These sessions are designed to enhance strength and mobility, improve circulation, and support overall wellbeing, particularly for older adults or those with lower fitness levels. The session features standing movements and floor/ mat work for participants who are able but also incorporates a chair for stability during standing exercises. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 17 November Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley Ice Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 9 December Time: 11:00 FREE Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.5 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking at Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

Wildlife Discovery Centre volunteer Department: Location: Working with: Time: Wildlife Discovery Centre Wildlife Discovery Centre, Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF Wildlife Discovery Centre team and Rangers Teams Minimum of two shifts per month but many of our volunteers choose to do more. Shifts available everyday from 10:00 - 13:00 and 13:00 - 16:00 or full days Purpose To provide assistance, advice and park wide information to the public visiting the Wildlife Discovery Centre. Details of role To help run the Wildlife Discovery Centre (WDC) within the Lee Valley Regional Park as part of a team of volunteers. · To open and close the Discovery Room and Tower. The Bittern Hide will be opened and closed by contractors but can be opened and closed by volunteers where necessary. To actively engage with members of the public to: · Promote all areas and activities within the park. · Ensure Discovery Room activities are available for the public, including additional children’s resources in the school holidays and oversee the safe use of the activities and optical equipment available for public use. · Proactively seek new volunteers for the WDC primarily but also for the park as a whole · Provide a positive visitor experience for visitors to the park · Provide information on what birds and wildlife are in the area. · Showcase the wildlife viewable through the wildlife cameras. · Collate wildlife sightings and visitor number figures. · To re-stock refill the bird feeding stations outside the hide, replenish water for the hot drinks machine and re-stock leaflet displays where necessary. · To help visitors in accessing the viewing tower lift when required. · To assist in the credit card sales of hot and cold beverages and merchandise. · To assist with ensuring that the WDC is clean, tidy and presentable to visitors Please note: the Wildlife Discovery Centre is not an animal rehabilitation centre – volunteers will not be handling wildlife Personal attributes · Able to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month (half days or full days) except for in the case of any holidays / special circumstances. · Outgoing with good people skills. · Confident and willing to interact with visitors. · Willing to work as part of a team. · Knowledge and interest in birds / wildlife (desirable but not essential). · Happy to follow and implement all instruction/decisions given by LVRPA staff with a positive attitude. · · · · · · · Keeping any personal views and opinions about LVRPA separate from your volunteering role and under no circumstances discussed with members of the public. What's in it for you An opportunity to: · Induction and ongoing support provided including information on birds and wildlife you will see, no specialist knowledge needed. · Uniform provided for periods of duty (after 30 hours of volunteering) An opportunity to: · Become part of a volunteer team within a large well-respected organisation · Develop skills and confidence in customer service and talking to members of the public and use of an electronic till system · Meet new people and have fun · Develop your knowledge about the park, birds and wildlife · To see the diversity of birds and wildlife within the Regional Park at close quarters · Register up to two vehicles for free car parking within our open spaces car parks subject to remaining an active WDC volunteer. · Attend free volunteer social events and training · receive a volunteer discount card giving discounts on LVRPA food, beverages and more (see Volunteer Handbook for eligibility details) · Receive long service awards (5,10,15,20 & 25 years) · Be nominated for our annual recognition scheme · take part in our annual volunteer photography competition · claim travel expenses (see Volunteer Handbook for details) General To carry out tasks in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures including: · The Authority’s Health and Safety Policy · The Authority’s Volunteer Policy · Volunteer induction pack rules and regulations · Undertake induction and training and development consistent with your role. See more >

Waders and Waterfowl Distance: 2 miles Terrain: all surfaced pathways or towpath, some bridges and kissing gates Starting point: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB Download route narrative > At at glance information for this route Parking available Public transport closeby Refreshments available Route - cycling Route - running Route - walking Toilets available A scenic route exploring the southern habitats and spectacles of River Lee Country Park. The route travels north along the Flood Relief Channel, passing the north of Hall Marsh Scrape, returning via the western edge of Bowyers Water. Directions Follow the pathway north out of Lee Valley White Water Centre’s back entrance Proceed up the steep incline and turn right onto the bridge over the River Lee Navigation Proceed through the kissing gate and continue along the pathway across the Showground area towards the Flood Relief Channel Pass through the kissing gate and turn left onto Waltons Walk, heading north along the river, passing Hall Marsh Scrape on your left and the Dave Stoker sluices on your right Take the first left after passing the sluices, along the north of Hall Marsh Scrape passing the bat hibernaculum , Plover Viewing Point and information panel Bear to the right at the end of the pathway, over a bridge, proceeding forward to cross a second bridge, following the pathway to Waltham Common Lock Proceed over the lock bridge and straight on over the next wooden bridge Turn left immediately off the wooden bridge and proceed to the end of the path, turning left again to cross another wooden bridge Off the bridge, turn right and then right again Turn left at the next pathway junction keeping Bowyers Water on your left, passing the Orchid Meadow and information panel Continue on the tarmac pathway bearing left over another wooden bridge, ensuring that the lake remains on the left and the railway on the right, passing a second bat hibernaculum Cross over the narrow wooden bridge At end of the lake and just before a gate, turn left over a wooden bridge, following the pathway around the lake Turn right at the next pathway junction heading south and then bear left at the next fork, heading in an east direction Follow the pathway towards the river, bearing to the right around the steep climb to the bridge and continue to the car park along the pathway Toilets Lee Valley White Water Centre Refreshments Lee Valley White Water Centre Things to note Public transport links: The closest station is Waltham Cross Buses stop outside Lee Valley White Water Centre Car parking charges apply at Lee Valley White Water Centre car park Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - Lee Valley White Water Centre Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 19 November Time: 10:00 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 10 November Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lee Valley Vampires vs Peterborough Phantoms Cheer on Lee Valley Vampires at their home game Date: 12 December Time: 16:30 Lee Valley Ice Centre Location: See the fixtures > Cheer on the Lee Valley Vampires as they battle through the ladies Ice Hockey League. Previous Next

< Back to What's On Lifewalk - open space Join our team for these great walks to improve you health and wellbeing Date: 1 December Time: 10:00 FREE Open Spaces Location: Email the team > Routes range from 1.7 miles to 3 miles in length. Each walk includes a designated front and back leader, enabling participants to walk at their preferred pace. While we encourage a pace that is slightly brisker than your usual walking speed, participants are welcome to proceed at their comfort level. These walks are social and support a healthy, active lifestyle. Cost: FREE On the day: a register will be taken at the start of each walk. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure no delays. Parking: at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Athletics Centre and Lee Valley Ice Centre is free and you’ll need to input your car registration upon arrival. Please check our website for all other open space. To sign up and receive the monthly schedule please email activation@leevalleypark.org.uk Previous Next

< Back to What's On Tai Chi - Lee Valley White Water Centre - 5 November Tai Chi & Qigong: Gentle Movements, Powerful Results Date: 5 November Time: 11:30 FREE Lee Valley White Water Centre Location: Book your space > Join Dao Lu CIC and Lee Valley Regional Authority for a summer of tai chi and health qigong sessions right in the beautiful grounds of Lee Valley White Water Centre. We’ve got back-to-back Thursday sessions for you over 15 weeks (13 August - 19 November): Tai Chi - 11:30 to 13:00 Qigong (Liu Zi Jue or Six Healing Sounds) - 13:30 to 15:00 . Feel free to try one or both! These sessions are perfect for beginners or anyone at any level. Plus, kids are welcome if they come with a parent or guardian. Previous Next