Walthamstow Marshes — Attraction in London

Large open marshes for a stroll, cycling or rowing. Suitable for family picnics in wide open marshes. There is a herd of cattle in Walthamstow Marshes too. A unique Site of Special Scientific Interest. Numerous species of birds bugs and butterflies. Well maintained. There are several species of flowers plants and shrubs which are rare in Britain. I have shared the images here. I hope you enjoy them.Squirrels bury their nuts in the marshes. How do the squirrels find the nuts after one week, or one month? In December, large flocks of Starlings gather in the marshes. These Starling murmurations are unique in nature. The P carbo sinensis is a subspecies of the cormorant. Watch the video clip above as the cormorant dives into the canal, changes it's mind, resurfaced, and flew off. Amazing...

One of the best places to ride a bike without having to cope with the noise, smell and downright stupidity of some drivers, Walthamstow Marshes are special indeed. Part of the Lea Valley Regional Park, they include a number of attractions, including a horse riding centre, an ice rink and more than a few places to watch wildlife. I have seen red kites and other raptors, herons abound, and the nearby reservoirs attract swallows and swifts in huge numbers every summer. I personally miss the old pitch and putt golf course - it was great fun to play, but it got taken over as a campsite for the 2012 Olympics and has never been restored. Don't miss the chance to visit the Anchor and Hope on the far bank of the river - an old-fashioned pub that has great beer and a barbecue every weekend...

Designated as a Site of Scientific Interest, dissected by railway and bordered by the River Lea. Encompassing meadow, grass, wet and marshlands with important flora and fauna habitats. Hogwart, Ragwort, Mugwort and the “rare creeping Marshwort” found here - get the drift. Swathes of impenetrable bramble impede observation along the pathways under a Pylon skyline. Perhaps of more interest to the dedicated specialist rather than the inquisitive ambler, cyclist or ‘recreational escapist.’ Nominally interesting and certainly worth exploring as a diversionary segment of the River...