London's Lost Rivers - Walk the River Walbrook!

Come along on Sunday 31st May for a guided walk/hike, walking the route of one of London's lost rivers - the River Walbrook!

About the walk
We will walk the entire length of the river (about 2 miles), from its source to where it enters the River Thames. The Walbrook is unfortunately completely covered and is now part of sewer system since the 1860's.

The walk is part hike/part guided, so starting at its source in Shoreditch, we will follow its route and on the way I will show you points of interest which would have been on the banks of the River Walbrook and tell you more about them.

The River Walbrook
The meaning comes from 'weala broc' meaning 'brook of the foreigners' which is what the invading Romans took to mean the native Britons.

Despite being one of the shortest rivers to flow through London, the River Walbrook is counted as a major waterway, as it carved a route right through Roman Londinium. The exact location of the source of the river is of great dispute, although evidence suggests it is somewhere on Holywell Hill in Shoreditch. It was an important part of the Roman city providing fresh water to the Roman citizens.

We will walk about 2 miles, so sensible shoes are advised. The terrain is pavements. The walk finishes near Cannon Street Station.

Payment
Full Members of the group will be free, everyone else the cost is £7 per person (payable by cash or credit card on the day).

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Afterwards
After, we will head to the 'Sir John Hawkshaw pub' (a Wetherspoons pub) on the concourse of Cannon Street Station for a chat over a drink.

If you can't see us outside the station, please text.

Hope to see you there!

Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text)

On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
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