BANK HOLIDAY WALK: Upminster bluebells, woods & lakes 🌷🌸🌿
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🌿 BANK HOLIDAY WALK! SPRING WILDLIFE & RIVERSIDE CIRCULAR 🌿
Join us for a beautiful spring adventure through one of East London’s hidden green gems — a scenic circular walk along the River Ingrebourne, exploring the rich wetlands, woodland, and open landscapes of Ingrebourne Valley / Hornchurch Country Park and Berwick Woods.
🦆 Wildlife highlight: The Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre & Wildlife Hub sits within this fantastic reserve, an important habitat for birds, wildflowers, grazing marsh, and peaceful riverside nature. Expect lakes, reedbeds, woodland paths, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
More info: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/ingrebourne-valley
✦ Approx. 7 miles circular
✦ Riverside paths, nature reserve, woodland & spring scenery
✦ Great chance to spot birds and local wildlife
✦ Friendly social pace
📍 Meet: 11am at Upminster Tube Station
📅 Date: Monday 4 May
🍻 Afterwards: Finishing at a local pub for drinks, food & social chat
💷 Organiser fee: £7 (cash/contactless on the day)
📞 Contact Mairead: 07816 866300
🌸 A lovely mix of fresh air, wildlife, spring landscapes, and good company — perfect for anyone wanting to escape the city for an afternoon.
