London's Lost Rivers - Walk the River Fleet!

Come along on Sunday 28th June for a guided walk/hike walking the route of one of London's lost rivers - the River Fleet!

About the walk
We will pick up the River Fleet and walk the last 3 miles to where it enters the River Thames. The Fleet is unfortunately completely covered and is now part of sewer system.

The walk is part hike/part guided, so on the way I will show you points of interest which would have been on the banks of the River Fleet and tell you more about them.

The River Fleet
The river's name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'flēot' meaning "tidal inlet". Its headwaters are two streams on Hampstead Heath and flows south about 6 miles into the River Thames.

Over time, as London grew, the river became increasingly a sewer and when the London sewer system was built by Joseph Bazalgette in the 1860's, the Fleet was covered over and became part of the system.

We will walk about 3 miles, so sensible shoes are advised. The terrain is pavements.

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 'Starbucks' 30 New Bridge Street, near to Blackfriars Tube Station for a chat over a drink.

If you can make it, please come to the cafe afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit.

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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