Mills and Thrills

Starting point: Bromley-by-Bow Tube Station, Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach, London E3 3JJ

This circular route explores London through time offering a taste of the old and the new. The route follows the paths around Three Mills Island linking to the Greenway and the River Lee returning back to Three Mills.

Directions

• 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 overthe 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