Discover the Lee Valley from Waltham Cross
Situated in the suburbs of North London just outside the M25, Waltham Cross is perfect for exploring London's hidden-gem river and the park named after it. Lee Valley Regional Park stretches 26 miles from Hertforshire in the north to East India Dock basin in London. It's perfect for cyclists, who can explore the many faces of the Lee Valley, from the lush green spaces of its northern edges to the recently developed Olympic Park to the south.
Stroll Shoreditch in less than an hour from Waltham Cross
It might be in the capital's sleepy outer northern suburbs, but Waltham Cross has fantastic rail links into London Liverpool Street station, which means you can be exploring the capital's hip heartlands in just 49 minutes. Take the short walk north from the station and head for the world-famous Brick Lane, with its buzzing weekend markets. Culture vultures make a beeline for Rich Mix, which hosts multi-cultural poetry, theatre and performance most days.
Make a splash at Lee Valley White Water Centre
Just north east of Waltham Cross on the very northern fringes of Greater London you'll find Lee Valley White Water Centre. Adrenaline junkies can try their skills white water rafting on the 2012 Olympic course, while kids will love chilled out family paddling on the lake. Planning a trip to Waltham Cross? Travelodge Cheshunt hotel is just minutes away by car, with access to fantastic road links via the A10. Or Travelodge Enfield hotel offers fantastic, regular rail services to London Liverpool Street station.