Hadleigh to Stratford Legacy Walk
A walk created to celebrate the 2012 Olympic games in London. It runs from Hadleigh, in Essex, to the Olympic Park in Stratford, London. The route starts near the Hadleigh Mountain Bike Centre and takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Essex to the White Water Centre near Waltham Abbey. From here the route heads south to Stratford and the main Olympic Stadium.
The walk visits Hanningfield Reservoir, Epping Forest, Lea Valley Park and Waltham Abbey.
The walk is waymarked with a H2S disc.
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Hadleigh to Stratford Legacy Walk Ordnance Survey Map 
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Hadleigh to Stratford Legacy Walk Open Street Map 
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Hadleigh to Stratford Legacy Walk OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Hadleigh to Stratford Legacy Walk Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Pubs/Cafes
At Hanningfield Reservoir you could stop at the Cafe on the Water for some refreshments on the route. There is a lovely area outside on the decking with spectacular views over the Reservoir, which is open from April to November each year. It's the perfect place to relax on a warm summer day.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Essex Walks and London Walks pages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Hadleigh, Essex. This photo is of the eastern end of the dual carriageway, where the A13 (London Road) splits. The traffic lights control a pedestrian crossing and traffic coming from the north. In the background is Hadleigh Church (St James the Less).
