Riverside Stroll: a gentle walk along the Lea from Wardown Park (3001)

Start dateMay 29 2025
Time01:00 pm
LocationLU2 7HA
PriceFree

Join Sam from Luton’s Parks & Countryside Services for a short scenic walk along the River Lea from Wardown Park and back, ending at the cafe and museum which is an ideal stop for families. We will pass through an orchard, meadow, formal garden and small woodland keeping our eyes peeled for Kingfishers and Little Egrets and enjoying some nature snippets from Sam as we go!

Additional information

Organised by:

Sam Mostyn-Willis. Luton Council - Parks & Countryside Service,

Meeting point:

Meet outside Wardown Museum. There are two free car parks, accessible from both the Old Bedford Rd and New Bedford Rd sides.

Distance:

1.2 miles

Length:

Short walks (up to 3 miles)

Duration:

1h 30m

Difficulty:

Easy (pretty flat, good paths)

Pace:

Gentle

Capacity:

Is the event accessible?:

Yes (We do use soft terrain which is unpaved so be aware that depending on how wet it is, some wheels may struggle. We will be using a mobility kissing gate however. )

Dogs welcome:

Yes

Family friendly:

Yes (This is a short walk up the river from Wardown Park and back, ending at the cafe and museum which is an ideal stop for families. )

Near public transport:

Yes

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