Walk on the Wild Side

Starting point: Tottenham Marshes car park, Watermead Way, London N17 0XB

A circular route discovering the ‘wilds’ of Tottenham Marshes. The route heads north around the perimeter of Wild Marsh West before crossing the river and returning 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 gate onto Marsh Triangle

• Join the new surfaced pathway and proceed onto Wild Marsh West, passing over the Flood Relief Channel, Pymmes Brook

• Continue along the path, crossing the new wildlife wetland habitat

• Bear to the left, continuing along the path, past the wildflower 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 and proceed 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 into the car par