Join this FREE Family Wild Walk!
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Get ready for an adventure from Woodberry Down to West Reservoir - with the chance to go on to see the East Reservoir, the Castle Climbing Centre and Garden, or a swim for the adventurous (and over-14s).
Join our chief explorer, Cath, and encourage your kids to be chief explorers as they help us lead a mile-long adventure to discover how London used to get its water and spot loads of trees, birds and boats.
Make friends, learn from each other and connect with nature!
On the way you can spot diverse and magical wildlife like ducks and sprites hidden in the reeds and trees. Along the way, you'll discover a "wizard's lair", a Climbing Castle and the West Reservoir, which is famous for its history and its bricks salvaged from the Old London Bridge.
At the halfway point, everyone can recharge at the West Reservoir Centre café while watching kayakers and sailors, or simply enjoy the peaceful water views. For our older adventurers there will also be the opportunity for a swim (over-14s only).
Perfect for all ages and buggy-friendly, this walk is a great way to discover the wonderful outdoors on offer in London.
The practical bits
When: Saturday 11th July at 10:45 am, aiming to set off at 11.
Where: Meet at Bus Stop V, Woodberry Grove on Seven Sisters Road (link to Google Maps).
Please book a ticket for each of you joining, and let us know how many children will be with you, just so we can plan for volunteers.
All families are welcome to come along. Well-behaved dogs (on leads!) and friends are also welcome.
For more information and to find out where future walks will be, join our WhatsApp Community.
This starting point is near Manor House station, with lots of buses.
Bring a snack/drinks for yourself and your family, and dress for the weather on the day. We'll bring extra snacks and a big picnic blanket in expectation of good weather!
Below is a map.
Download it: HERE
BOOK HERE
Yes, it is FREE!
There is no fee; we just ask you to promise to take a friend (and/or more children!) on another walk!
If you would like to donate to support future walks, you can do so here:
The purpose of our walks is to
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Help you make it easy to get outdoors
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Promote the essential need for children to play outdoors regularly and to provide a space to share practical, easy ways to do that
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Share how just lovely our `East London home is, how green and verdant, full of nature and surprise - and lots of great playgrounds and Adventure Playgrounds to explore and enjoy!
Thanks to Hackney Council, It's Great Out There, and the people and schools that shop with Outdoor People - every purchase helps us run these walks!
