LONDON OVERGROUND
The 21rst c. LONDON OVERGROUND (yes, this network was established in the century, and was especially expanded in order to serve the venues of the 2012 OOGG and PPGG, that took place mostly in EAST LONDON. That is why the area is very well served.
HOW TO GET HERE?
In both maps, TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS STADIUMis pointed out.
Greater London lays inside the orbital road M25
London public transport system is pretty efficient, so you will no have problems to reach this EAST LONDON boroughs, its districts, its suburbs, its former villages, its attractions and sights… referred in this guide
Walking
Your legs are the best mean of transport. However, I understand that you will not come here if you are staying o living in, let say ACTON. Save your legs and use public transport.
However you can walk from the CITY to the nearest districts of HACKNEY
Have a look at the TUBE DIAGRAM. It is a walking times’ guide!. Only part of East London is covered.
HACKNEY COUNCIL gives you ideas about walks, have a look!
And HARINGAY…
What about the ENFIELD SOCIETY?
Cycling
Ideal, as well, but the same as above: you might not want to cycle all the way to EAST LONDON fro. wherever you are based, if you deem it too far away.
What about HIRING a bike near or in EAST LONDON?
In the VIEW TUBE, on the edge of the OLYMPIC PARK, you will find bicycles to hire: chances are that NIGEL will be helping you
And, inside the OLYMPIC PARK, more precisely in the EAST WICK DISTRICT you will find WICKED BIKE REPAIR
EPPING FOREST. GFC is based very close to CHINGFORD LO Station
Of course, you always have the DEAN of bike rentals and tours, in CENTRAL LONDON: LONDON BICYCLE TOUR COMPANY, since 1991. You will find the shop, in the corner of KENNINGTON and LAMBETH ROADS, right opposite the IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, and only 10 min away from WATERLOO STATION and the SOUTH BANK. Even you can see me there, leading a group
SANTANDER CYCLES covers a small part of the area.
LONDON BUSES
The world famous red buses connect CENTRAL LONDON with EAST LONDON. And equally you will find connections between the different areas, including routes that serve both sides of the RIVER LEA VALLEY
The best way is to check out GOOGLE or directly the TFL APP to find the bus routes most suitable for your chosen destination. BELOW, a live map
This map of EAST LONDON bus routes is out of date but give you a fair idea of the multiple services available. In the pre-digital times, they used to be published by TfL, and handed over freely to users. The immense majority of the routes on them are still valid. There are still some maps on sale, paper one’s or online.
Ah…! The locals for sure will give you a hand…
BELOW: A few routes connect Central London with East London. However this diagram is not exhaustive.
Note routes 8, 38, 73. Route 149 does no appear
You can see most of EAST LONDON (but not all of it) in this diagram. CLICK on it for the whole network diagram
MILDMAY
WEAVER
SUFFRAGETTES. Activists for the women’s vote
WINDRUSH
Areas where you will find West Indian communities
LIONESS
LIBERTY
DLR
The DLR network gets you close to STRATFORD and the OLYMPIC PARK, where there are links with other public transport systems: OVERGROUND and SANTANDER CYCLES, and private rental of bikes
LONDON UNDERGROUND
The traditional “TUBE MAP” is not anymore dedicated exclusively dedicated to the LU: you will see in this DIAGRAM all rail networks serving London, including some lines traditionally integrated in the NATIONAL RAILWAY (THAMESLINK). And, also, the ELIZABETH LINE, which equally serves areas outside Greater London. DLR, OVERGROUND and TRAMLINK also appear
See how only the VICTORIA LINE serves East Lo don West of the RIVER LEA
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