Be active

Last updated: 2 July 2024

Next review: 26 February 2025

Physical activity (such as walking, jogging, exercise and sports) is not only great for the physical health but is known to be one of the best ways to make you look and feel good.

  • Go for a walk, jog or run- helps you keep fit while allowing you to get Vitamin D
  • Join FREE online and at home fitness resources.

Walking routes

Route 1: Walk around Fellowship Square Campus, 425m, 6 minutes

Starting from the Assembly Hall, walk around the Fountain to Farnan Avenue and back.

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Route 2: Walk around Chestnut fields, 850m, 10 to 15 minutes

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Route 3: Walthamstow Market, 2.5km, 30 to 35 minutes

Fellowship Square to Walthamstow Market (via Hoe Street) and back

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Route 4: Lloyds Park, 2.9km, 35 to 50 minutes

Fellowship Square to Lloyds Park (Using William Morris Entrance) stroll round the park and back to Fellowship Square

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Route 5: Lea Valley Park, 5km, 60 to 65 minutes

Fellowship Square to Lea Valley Park, Douglas Eyre Playing fields

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Cycle routes

Route 1: Ride around Lloyds Park, 3.5km, 13 to 15 minutes

Begin at Fellowship Square, then enter the park via the William Morris Gallery entrance, returning back to Fellowship Square via Farnan Avenue. 

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Route 2: Ride around Wetlands, 4.6km, 20 to 25 minutes

Beginning at Fellowship Square, going down Forest Road and then returning. 

Route 3: Ride around Leyton Flats

Beginning at Fellowship Square, heading down Wood Street, past Whipps Cross and around Leyton Flats. Then returning back to Fellowship Square. (8.5 miles, 31-35 minutes)

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Route 4: Ride to Banbury reservoir, 10.1km, 35 to 40 minutes

Leaving Fellowship Square via Billet road, riding around the reservoir, past chalk bridge, and then back to Fellowship Square via Lloyds Park beginning at Fellowship Square

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Route 5: Ride to Lee Valley Golf Course, 17km, 55 to 60minutes

Heading North from Fellowship Square towards Chingford Mount, past William Girling Reservoir, to Lee Valley Golf Course and back to Fellowship Square following the A406

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