Meadowlily Woods Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) is located in east London near Commissioners Road and Meadowlily Road, east of Highbury Avenue. The Meadowlily Bridge (c. 1910) at the foot of Meadowlily Road provides pedestrian access to the ESA from the Thames Valley Parkway trail system.
Trails
The main access point is on Meadowlily Road not far from the river. About 4.6 km of trails loop through the ESA on gently sloping terrain. The managed trails are marked with yellow blazes painted on the trees.
Meadowlily Nature Preserve Trail – approx 350 m
Across the road from the Meadowlily Woods Trail, this short, easy trail takes you from Meadowlily Rd. South along the Thames River floodplain into a butterfly meadow.
Meadowlily Butterfly Meadow
TTLT is slowly restoring this area to native meadow by planting grasses and wildflowers each year with the help of local students. The meadow provides habitat and nectar for an impressive range of butterflies. Interpretive signage in the meadow shows some of the species that can be found there. Visit in July and August for the best chance of seeing these butterflies.
Parking – parking is provided by the City of London along the side of Meadowlily Road South.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Thank You for sharing the details of the Meadowlily area. The Meadowlily area and the river have had significant historical contributions such as the mill and the Meadowlily Bridge. These contributions and others still provide benefits to the community. The community should also be commended for their support for maintenance and awareness of the amenities and importance of the area.