Urban Oasis

Distance: 3.5 miles
Terrain: surfaced pathway including towpath, several bridges with steep inclines and large cobbles and walk-around gates
Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB
A figure-of-eight route through Tottenham Marshes discovering the diverse wildlife of this urban jewel. The route loops north around Wild Marsh West and over the river before heading south through Clendish Marsh returning back along the towpath.
Directions
Proceed north out of the car park (through the main entrance and exit) and cross over the main access road through the walk-around onto Marsh Triangle
Join the surfaced pathway and proceed onto Wild Marsh West, passing over the Flood Relief Channel, Pymmes Brook
Continue along the path, crossing the Wildlife Wetland habitat
Bear to the left, continuing along the path, past the Wild Flower Meadow habitat
Continue past the entrance to Marigold Road on the left, proceeding to the northern perimeter of the marsh
Follow the pathway to the right, passing the Leeside entrance and proceed towards the river
Proceed over Chalk Bridge, following the pathway down onto the towpath
Turn left over the green bridge, onto Wild Marsh East and proceed on the grass path, keeping the River Lee Diversion on your left hand side
Follow the grass path to the right, past Sandpiper Close entrance on the left, and continue on the surfaced path back to the Green Bridge
Turn left onto the towpath and continue south along the river to Stonebridge Lock
Cross the river at the lock, the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Community Centre is on your right
Proceed west along the main access road and turn left, through the silver walk-around and onto the surfaced pathway
Continue past the picnic tables on your right
Follow the pathway, passing the two unique community art structures
Continue south along the pathway, keeping the river on your left
Turn right at the junction in front of the community allotments, and continue
Follow the pathway, bearing to the right in front of the woodland area. (There is a short detour into the woodland area. Remain on the main pathway, turning right along the woodchip path through the woodland)
Continue along the pathway, passing the pedestrian entrance on your left
Continue towards the starting point past the Bee Orchid Meadow and City Viewpoint, returning to the car park
Toilets
Stonebridge Lock Waterside Community Centre
Things to note
Public transport links:
The closest station is Northumberland Park
Buses run along Watermead Way
Plan your journey with Transport for London
There are currently no car parking charges at Tottenham Marshes car park
The site is within the Ultra Low Emissions Zone