Hackney Downs

This is a pleasant walk of under an hour through Hackney. This walk goes through Shacklewell, once a small village, to the Hackney Downs. This route highlights how much architecture has changed in three centuries. This walk passes the lovely Hackney Downs which contains various trim trail stations and a children’s playground and a circular paved area with seats. Here you may like to rest, play or explore further, before starting the return journey. This walk also passes St Mark’s Church the largest parish church in London, if not in England.

Distance: 1.7 miles / 2.7 km
Time: 45 mins
Type: Easy
Where: Hackney
Start: Alevi Cultural Centre & Cem-Evi, 89 Ridley Road, London, E8 2NH
Terrain: Pavements, footpaths and park paths
Route Developed by: Brian Hunt
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Photo by: Brian Hunt

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Filed under: Featured Route, London Walking Routes, Walking Routes
Tagged: East London Walking Route, Hackney Downs, Independent Place, Shacklewell, St Mark’s Church
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