Mills and Thrills
Quick guide |
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Distance: 4 miles
Terrain: Surfaced paths including roadside pavements and some cobbles, steps and road to cross.
Starting point: Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station
Route
From Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station proceed to the pedestrian subway underneath the main road (A12).
At the top of the stairs, turn right and walk down the hill.
Turn right at Tesco into Three Mill Lane and proceed over the bridge across the River Lee Navigation, Riverside Green is located on the right.
Proceed along the cobbled street, bearing to the left passing the Millers House on the left and Three Mills.
Continue on Three Mills Green through the walk-around gate and proceed north along the surfaced pathway across the Green.
Pass the sculpture and continue through the walk-around gate.
Bear to the left onto the pathway and follow the river north to the main road (A11).
Turn right along the pavement and right again onto Abbey Lane.
Turn left into Abbey Lane Park, following the path on the right.
Proceed up the steps / ramp onto the ‘The Greenway’ (Abbey Mills Pumping Station is a short diversion form the route – turn right and continue on the path to the next junction) and turn left.
Proceed along the path to the main road (A11) and continue via the pedestrian crossing to the left along the Greenway through a walk-around gate, passing the Yardley box factory on the right.
Follow the pathway to the railway line, turning left down the steps and proceed through the alley.
Continue on the next section of the Greenway to the main road, crossing the bridge over the River Lee Navigation.
At the end of the Greenway, turn right and proceed down the steps onto Dace Road.
Turn right along the road, bearing to the right towards Old Ford Lock.
Cross the lock over the River Lee Navigation, bearing to the right and cross the bridge over the Old River Lea.
Turn right onto the towpath, heading south, passing under the Greenway and railway bridges.
Continue to the main road and proceed up the ramp.
Turn right along the pavement and cross over at the roundabout and continue straight ahead.
Turn left down the slip road to the river, turning right onto the towpath.
Continue along the towpath, following the river on the left.
At the bridge, proceed up the ramp to Tesco and retrace the route to Bromley-by-Bow station.
Toilets
Millers House, Three Mills Island
Tesco
Refreshments
Millers House Cafe, Three Mills Island
Tesco