Lee Valley Half Century 2026

4 October 2026

-  8:30 am

£Registration fee: £55

Lee Valley Half Century 2026

By Haven House Children's Hospice

Register now!

Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a casual cyclist looking to push your limits, this event is for you.

Key Information:
Distance: 50km
Difficulty: Challenging
Surface Type: Forest trails, canal towpaths, paved cycle paths

The Route:
Epping Forest Section
Start at Chingford Plain. Ride through forest trails with scenic woodland views, on to Jack’s Hill, loops back down to High Beech. The route exits the forest at Whitehouse Plain.

Lee Valley Section
Circle Gunpowder Park and head south along the reservoirs. Ride along the River Lee towpath, which is mostly flat and scenic. Take in the views of the Walthamstow Wetlands, Hackney Marshes and Wanstead Flats.

Map of the route will be shared upon booking.

Why ride with us?
– Help provide care for seriously ill children
– Enjoy stunning scenery
– Take on a challenge with fellow cyclists
– Follow a fully signed route
– Enjoy refreshment stops
– Receive a bespoke finishers medal

Why we need you…
Haven House Children’s Hospice needs you more than ever. Your support means we can continue to provide specialist care whenever and wherever families need us, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

By fundraising, you’ll help to fund:
– Our Music Therapy service
– For our specialist nurses to support families at home
– For respite care in our hospice
– For specialist bereavement support

Have a question about the event?
Check out our FAQs: www.havenhouse.org.uk/half-century-faqs
If your question hasn’t been answered, contact our friendly Events team and they’ll be more than happy to help – events@havenhouse.org.uk

Chingford Plains

London

E4 7QJ

events@havenhouse.org.uk

020 8505 9944