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Orchid Discovery Trail

Route Summary: A linear route exploring the stunning North Metropolitan and Bowyers Orchid

Meadows. Distance: 2 miles Terrain: Surfaced pathways, one bridge and boardwalks in orchid areas. Towpath may

become muddy. Starting Point: Pindar car park Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9AJ From the eastern end of the car park, turn left onto the River Lee Navigation towpath. Continue north passing under a bridge at Cadmore Lane. Turn left after the bridge and then right, along the pathway parallel to the towpath. Turn left through the kissing gate and onto the boardwalk into the North Metropolitan Orchid

Meadow. Continue along the boardwalk, exiting the meadow through another kissing gate. Turn right along the pathway and retrace your steps back to Pindar car park. Proceed through the car park and exit from the south entrance in the middle of the car park, by the

Orchid Information Panel and proceed along the pathway. Turn left proceeding south, alongside the Small River Lee on your right, into Turnershill Marsh. Turn right over the wooden bridge, continuing in a southerly direction, bearing to the left. At the north end of Bowyers Water, turn right. The entrance to the boardwalk overlooking Bowyers Orchid Meadow is on the left. Retrace your steps back to Pindar car park.

Toilets: Pindar car park

Refreshments: Lee Valley Youth Hostel, Cheshunt – 2 minutes from route