New River Path: Walking the New River path

Saturday, 4th May

Weather forecast

Sunny, but cold with chances of some showers later in the day.

After getting off the train at the Angel it was a short walk to the start and we were on the road by 7:30am

A quick team photo at the start, showing left to right (Paul, Steve, Garry, Adam, Suzina and Woody.

This is the best photo I could get of the pumping station.

Out of the gate and off we go!

As mentioned, lots of sign posts, but care still needs to be taken to follow this part of the route.

Many parts of this route follow pretty areas of tree line rural gardens that run down the centre of the streets. We all assumed that perhaps the original river was under these areas. Occasionally, the river could be seen. At the part of the river it is very small as most of the river water is taken out further up stream.

In to Clissold park

Nice cafe and toilets here, but as we were early, both were closed.

Stoke Newington pumping station

A Victorian era water pumping station built in the Scottish Baronial manner. Although it ceased to operate by 1942 – and is now home to a climbing centre – its turrets and battlements remain thrusting into the sky, a testament to the Victorian zeal for industry and development and a love of all things flamboyant.

From here the New river becomes more obvious and easier to follow as this is the current end of the river.

Woodberry Wetlands

Woodberry Wetlands is a nature reserve and designated Site of Metropolitan Importance on the site of the East Reservoir in Stoke Newington, Hackney, London. The site opened to the public for the first time in 200 years on 1 May 2016. Lots of new flats and development in this area.