following the New River
Many thanks to Margaret H for finding this interesting walk. We hoped a repeat in March would mean better weather. . . . . . .at least it was not foggy so we could see around. Twelve brave souls set out, 5 completed the walk, and despite the weather I think we enjoyed ourselves. And nobody fell over in the mud.
Lets do itagain one day!!!
Outward Travel: The best option is to get to Finsbury Park (Piccadilly Line for west Londoners, victoria line for south of the river members) and then swap to main line station to Alexandra Palace. This train starts at Moorgate which is reached via the northern line as an alternative option
Time of train from Finsbury park to Alkexandra palace 10.15am arrives 10.23am
Return various options and is your personal choice Stoke Newington, Angel Kings cross et
This linear walk follows, wherever possible, the route of the New River, a water supply aqueduct which brought drinking water from Hertfordshire to the City of London (see attached note). This remarkable, now somewhat neglected, engineering feat was conceived by Edmond Colthurst in 1602 and completed by Hugh Myddelton in 1613. The walk takes in parkland, footpaths, pavements, typical London domestic architecture, some urban grot, repurposed pumping stations and other historic evidence of the New River. We pass through Hornsey, Harringay, Finsbury Park, Clissold Park, Canonbury and Islington, finishing at Myddelton Square close to Sadlers Wells.
Cafes in Clissold Park or pubs Stoke Newington All unreccied but recommended by various Granny sitters
Gradients gentle, some very muddy patches so boots and walking stick advised. We cross a number of busy roads so please be alert and take care.
This is a repeat of the December walk when Margaret could not join us and visibility was reduced severely. She has volunteered to lead the day for which many thanks