Wild Walks – ‘adventures for children to take their adults on’ – are short walks of about 2km (taking about 2 hours), perfect for 3-7 year olds, and with lots of adventure and discovery for their adults and older siblings.
As a community, every two weeks, we go on adventures exploring our local green spaces in Hackney and nearby. The aim is to create an environment where children feel they have permission to play outdoors, connect with nature and have fun!
If you would like to join any of our Wild Walks please email beth@outdoorpeople.org.uk, and Beth - our Community Coordinator - will book you and your family in. It's free - all we ask is you pay it forward by taking a friend for a walk in the future...
If you would like to donate to support our Wild Walks programme, we will be very grateful! Donate here: Link
Here are the details for our upcoming Wild Walks:
Hackney Central Wild Walk Sunday 26 September
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Parklands Wild Walk Sunday 10 October
Bus stop - Seven Sisters Road, Alexandra Grove Stop Q (stop ID: 76171)
Underground station - Manor Park or Finsbury Park
Hackney Central Wild Walk Sunday 24 October
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Hackney Marshes & Kingsmead Wild Walk Sunday 7 November
Bus stop - Kingsmead Estate (Stop B)
Overground station - Homerton (15 minute walk)
Hackney Central Wild Walk Saturday 20 November
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Victoria Park and Mile End Wild Walk Sunday 5 December
Cambridge Heath Overground Station (10 minute walk to start point)
Nearest bus stop: Stop HA Bonner Road or Stop SN Skipworth Road
Walk Leader: Beth
2022
Hackney Central Wild Walk Sunday 16 January
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Hackney Central Wild Walk Saturday 29 January
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Newington Green Wild Walk Sunday 13 February
Meet at 11am at Newington Green Playground
Location details:
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Google maps
Nearest station: Canonbury Overground Station (8 minute walk to start point)
Nearest bus stop: Stop NK Newington Green.
Walk Leader: Beth
Download your printable Wild Walk map here: PDF (colour) | PDF (black & white)
Follow the route on the Go Jauntly app. Follow it on the OS Maps app: Link
Hackney Central Wild Walk Saturday 26 February
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
Walthamstow Marshes & Springfield Wild Walk Sunday 13 March
Bus stop - Clapton Common Stop CT (Stop ID: 49927)
Overground Station - Stamford Hill (12 minute walk)
Hackney Central Wild Walk Saturday 26 March
Bus stop - Hackney Central Station (Stop T) (Stop ID: 55368)
Overground station - Hackney Central
We recommend you bring some water and snacks. Also don't forget to bring weather-appropriate and waterproof clothing. We can provide families with waterproof shoes and clothing, if you do not own any!
Note: All Wild Walks are subject to latest government guidelines. The Wild Walks will be cancelled if the guidelines change. Since numbers are limited, you and your family book a place on the Wild Walk.
If you would like to join any of our Wild Walks email beth@outdoorpeople.org.uk, and Beth - our Community Coordinator - will book you and your family in. It's free - all we ask is you pay it forward by taking a friend for a walk in the future...
If you would like to donate to support our Wild Walks programme, we will be very grateful! donate here: Link
Family Wild Walks is part of the Outdoor Families programme. A year-round programme, connecting families from across London with nature, gradually increasing their range of experiences – from weekend walks exploring local green spaces, through to a weekend camp in the countryside.
Would you like to feel more confident going outdoors with your family? Would you like to meet other families in your community and discover new green spaces?
If you are struggling to get outdoors regularly with your children, we would love to hear from you!
