About

A linear route exploring the stunning North Metropolitan and Bowyers Orchid Meadows.

Starting Point Pindar Car Park

Distance 2 miles

• From the eastern end of the car park, turn left onto the River Lee Navigation towpath.
• Continue north passing under a bridge at Cadmore Lane.
• Turn left after the bridge and then right, along the pathway parallel to the towpath.
• Turn left through the kissing gate and onto the boardwalk into the North Metropolitan Orchid Meadow.
• Continue along the boardwalk, exiting the meadow through another kissing gate.
• Turn right along the pathway and retrace your steps back to Pindar car park.
• Proceed through the car park and exit from the south entrance in the middle of the car park, by the Orchid Information Panel and proceed along the pathway.
• Turn left proceeding south, alongside the Small River Lee on your right, into Turnershill Marsh.
• Turn right over the wooden bridge, continuing in a southerly direction, bearing to the left.
• At the north end of Bowyers Water, turn right.
• The entrance to the boardwalk overlooking Bowyers Orchid Meadow is on the left.
• Retrace your steps back to Pindar car park.

Points of Interest: Orchid information panels, Common Twayblade, Early Marsh, Southern Marsh, Common Spotted and Pyramidal Orchids (best seen between late May and mid June).

Terrain: Surfaced pathways, one bridge and boardwalks in orchid areas. Towpath may become muddy.

Toilets: Pindar car park.

Refreshments: Lee Valley Youth Hostel, Cheshunt - 2 minutes from route.