Cornmill Meadows

Updated: June 27, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Waltham Abbey EN9 1QU
Postcode:
EN9 2EF
Parking:

There are dedicated pay and display car parks for the Lee Valley Regional Park area that provide access to Cornmill Meadows in Essex. A key car park is at Fishers Green (off Stubbins Hall Lane), which serves Cornmill Meadows and other nearby lakes. Another is at Waltham Abbey Gardens. Parking charges usually apply (check Lee Valley Regional Park Authority website for current rates). These provide good access to the reserve and its facilities. This Essex reserve is well served by parking.

Distance:
2.90 miles
Time:
1.20 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The terrain at Cornmill Meadows in Essex is predominantly flat and easy. Paths are a mix of well-surfaced tracks (gravel or compacted earth) and wooden boardwalks over wetter areas. Highly accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs on the main routes. Grassy paths can be muddy after rain. This Essex reserve offers good accessibility.

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