William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Starting from Farringdon Station, we ride past the Barbican, through Shoreditch and across London Fields, to Hackney Downs. From here, it is a short ride to the Lea Valley and the wonderful open spaces of Leyton & Walthamstow Marshes. We ride across the Marshes, past the Walthamstow Wetlands, and on to the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow.

We will pause here, with time to visit the current exhibition about women textile designers https://wmgallery.org.uk/event/women-in-print/ as well as the permanent collection (admission is free of charge). We can have refreshments in the café https://wmgallery.org.uk/visit/cafe/, or if you prefer, you can bring your own food for a picnic in the gardens, provided that the weather is fine.

After our lunch stop, we ride on, following the River Lea towpath before climbing out of the valley up to Stamford Hill. We go on via Clissold Park to Highbury Corner, then down through Islington to return to Farringdon for train services home.

Ride from Farringdon to the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow.

Shared paths through parks, Lea Valley & Marshes, river towpath, mostly unsealed, generally in good condition. Some short areas on the towpath where we will dismount & walk bikes. Segregated cycle tracks. Quieter roads where possible. Some short stretches on busier roads.

Refreshment stop at William Morris Gallery and time to visit the exhibitions at the Gallery (admission is free).

Mon ey/card for travel fare & cafe. Water & snacks. Food for picnic if preferred. Lock for your bike.

First-timers welcome!