Maps of adventures for children of all ages, discovering some secret spaces, some big green places, streets and pockets of wilderness in Hackney...
We've created 12 free maps for families in Hackney so they can go on an adventure and discover hidden green spaces and places to play. We organise regular monthly Wild Walks for families to meet up and enjoy one of our walks.
Produced as part of the Get Hackney Healthy campaign, and supported by Hackney Council, the project was conceived by Hackney's Public Health Communications lead inspired by her childhood love of Rocky Rambler's Wild Walks, and kindly allowed courtesy of Colin Shelbourn.
Why is this project important?
Every child in London lives within 15 minutes walk of a park and yet one in seven of London's children never go to a green space. In Woodberry Down in North Hackney 48% of children in Y6 are overweight or obese, and yet local green spaces are rarely enjoyed by the 7-14 year olds in the area.
You can download the maps here
If you enjoy your walk let us know on Twitter using #HackneyWildWalks or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hackneyfis
