Historical version 2 of Leyton Flats (view current version)
Lying just north of Leytonstone, Leyton Flats form part of the southern reaches of Epping Forest.
The flats are a mixture of woodland and wild grassland. Unlike the nearby Wanstead Flats there are no mown or formal areas.
A principal feature of the flats are the [Hollow Ponds]?, an artificial but sympathetically landscaped lake. During the summer it is possible to spend a pleasant afternoon [boating]? on the lake. Afterwards, a trip to the Alfred Hitchcock pub is highly recommended.
There a couple of 24-hour cafes on the western edge of the flats on Whipps Cross Road that attract a variety of interesting regulars.
OS X co-ord:
539250
OS Y co-ord:
188750
(Latitude:
51.579912
Longitude:
0.009919)