Wanstead wandering

Walks, England, Greater London, Redbridge

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  • Head to Wanstead Park from Wanstead tube, its about a 10 minute walk

    Step 1: Head to Wanstead Park from Wanstead tube, its about a 10 minute walk

  • Walk straight down from the entrance and head to the stream on the tree lined path. The park is full of birds, keep an eye out

    Step 2: Walk straight down from the entrance and head to the stream on the tree lined path. The park is full of birds, keep an eye out

  • When you get to the end of the path turn right and follow the stream

    Step 3: When you get to the end of the path turn right and follow the stream

  • The path opens out and you come to a larger pond, keep following the path, veering to the right when you need to.

    Step 4: The path opens out and you come to a larger pond, keep following the path, veering to the right when you need to.

  • There are lots of water birds, including majestic swans

    Step 5: There are lots of water birds, including majestic swans

  • You can take this avenue directly to the bluebells if you want a shortcut

    Step 6: You can take this avenue directly to the bluebells if you want a shortcut

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