KEN'S GREEN WALKS FOR HEALTH

Today's walk has water as the main theme. The walk is slightly longer than usual at 6 miles.

Starting at the Thames Barrier and London's second newest park we continue past the site of the 1917 Silvertown explosion (heard as far away as Southampton) around the Royal Victoria Dock (the largest Royal Dock in east London opened 1855) taking in a modern inverted fink truss bridge, Silo D, animals!, breath taking views, Excel Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Gardens, a free ferry ride, riverside path and Historic Woolwich Arsenal.

This is an outdoor event taking place in line with government guidelines to limit the spread of Covid 19. Walk will be at a good pace and continuous with no stopping in order to maintain dispersal of walkers.

It is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.

Meeting at PONTOON DOCK station (Zone 3 DLR City Airport branch).

Travel: Use Jubilee line to Canning Town or National Rail to Woolwich Arsenal and change onto DLR for short hop to PONTOON DOCK

Finishing at Woolwich Arsenal station (Zone 4 DLR & National Rail)

To return to Central London you can either catch the DLR or National Rail from Woolwich Arsenal station.

Please note meetup time is 1.30pm!

WHAT IF THE WEATHER'S BAD - If the weather is very bad, please check this page on the day.

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New River Walk : We are going to walk the first stage of London's New River (just the first few miles, including Woodberry Wetlands, Clissold Park and Finsbury Park) which is in fact a man made open canal which first opened in 1633.

This stage of the walk along the New River provides an oasis of greenbelt through north London and includes one of London's newest wetlands centres, as well as the green acres of Clissold and Finsbury Parks.

WALK START: Today's walk starts at Islington (Angel Underground Station - Northern Line Zone 1) close to where over 400 years ago a stream of fresh water heading for London ended in a reservoir. Lack of fresh water in London was a serious problem and even today the new river contributes to London's fresh water demands.

WALK FINISH: Towards the finish we will be passing near both Manor House (Piccadilly Line) and Finsbury Park Stations (Piccadilly, Victoria and National Rail). The walk finishes at a large pub (converted cinema) near Holloway Road Underground Station (Piccadilly line).

Length of walk 5 miles - approx. 2 hours at a steady pace.

Please note that the walk will be continuous with no stops (in order to maintain social distancing) and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

RAIN POLICY: Light rain will not prevent this event from taking place. However if there is heavy rain, we may reschedule this walk, check back to this site on the morning of the event. Final decision will be taken at 9:30am.

A £5 meetup organiser's contribution will be collected from attendees who do not hold the Ken's Events Membership Card.

Plan your journey, with TFL's Journey Planner (http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/)

When you arrive at the starting station look for the 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign outside the station.

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RISK WARNING: Please carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for these walk and be able to walk for at least four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, public paths and rights of way and other established paths and tracks through woodland and bush. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care where you are walking as surfaces may be uneven. Take care as paths may be obstructed by fallen trees, low overhanging branches and overgrown bracken. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions and for woodland and countryside walking. Please be aware that some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

Toilets cannot be guaranteed en route, therefore arrive in good time in order to use facilities before the start.

Unfortunately no large dogs or small children are permitted on these walks.

If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information.

KEN'S EVENTS (http://www.kensevents.co.uk/) which also has a Facebook page. See http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events

A WALK along the RIVER WANDLE and through the green space of WANDSWORTH COMMON.

This walk is an outdoor event taking place in line with government guidelines to limit the spread of Covid 19. Walk will be at a good pace and continuous with no stopping in order to maintain dispersal of walkers.

START POINT: Colliers Wood Station (Northern Line - Zone 3).
DISTANCE: Approx 6.0 miles.
END POINT: A pub near Clapham Junction Station - National Rail and London Overground - Zone 2).
STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during most of the walk.

It is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

A £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.

All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (https://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

OTHER RISKS: In these walks we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself. No small children or large dogs please.

A Canal and River Walk along the River Lee and Limehouse Cut, from Mile End to Canary Wharf.

FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces and forest areas.

WALK STARTING POINT: Meet at 1.30pm outside Mile End Underground Station.
STOPPING OUT POINTS: Various bus routes
WALK END POINT: Canary Wharf close to DLR and underground stations.

DISTANCE: Approx. 5 miles at a moderate pace. The route is very flat
terrain.

This walk is taking place in line with government guidelines to limit the spread of Covid 19.

RISKS: Please dress appropriately for countryside walking and prevalent weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. Farm and wild animals may also occasionally be encountered en-route. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are allowed on these walks.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER'S BAD - Light rain is not a problem. However if torrential rain is forecast please check this page on the morning of the walk for an update.

COST: Free for holders of the Ken's Events Card. Otherwise there is a £5 fee.

All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (https://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

If you enjoy weekday and evening walks, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK:
For a list of future walks please see https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/

KEN'S EVENTS (http://www.kensevents.co.uk/) which also has a Facebook page and Twitter account. See http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events

and http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents/