QG’s Miles and Smiles Monthly Walk - June - Summer solstice walk: Walthamstow W

Meeting Location:
Front of Blackhorse Road station (Overground & Victoria line)
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Meeting time: 10:00 AM.

A circular walk around the Walthamstow Wetlands.

About the reserve
Walthamstow Wetlands is a fully operational 160 hectare Thames Water reservoir site which is the main source of water supply for 3.5 million people. Walthamstow Wetlands is also an internationally important nature reserve, providing home and shelter to a wide range of wildlife, from rare waterfowl to majestic birds of prey.

Walthamstow Wetlands contains a range of habitats and experiences, from sheltered dense scrub-lined banks to wide windswept views towards the city. It remains the largest fishery in London. It is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the Lee Valley Special Protection Area, Ramsar site of international importance, and Lee Valley Walthamstow Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.

Things that I usually consider for my walks:

• Food and drink to get through the walk.
• Water: Aleast two litres.
• Day rucksack: That is comfortable to wear and allows free arm movements.
• Walking Boots: waterproof and breathable. trainers are OK if the ground is dry.
• Gaiters: recommended for wet weather conditions.
• Socks: proper walking socks to keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters.
• Layered clothing: helps to quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. A base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather additional outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
• Trousers: Ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK.
• Waterproof jacket: An essential in wet weather.
• Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
• Sunglasses: Essential for any summer walk
• Sun cream: when the weather dictates.

Note:

Please be advised this is a free, self-guided trip organised by a community group. All trip details, travel advice, and planning come from personal knowledge and suggestions and is not a professional service. The community group seeks to offer the space and opportunity to enjoy activities with others led by a host, but is not a guided tour in the business sense. While trips are planned with care, participants are entirely responsible for their own safety, as well as any travel, insurance and accommodation, (as necessary). The group and its organisers do not take responsibility for any injury, damage or loss of any kind. While we will do our upmost to provide trips which go ahead based on published plans and will seek to notify members of any changes to plans, it should be noted that trips may be confirmed or postponed short notice due to on weather conditions, logistical difficulties or any other reason for which the group and its organisers do not accept any loss be that financial or otherwise.
In agreeing to attend and/or attending a trip or part thereof you confirm understanding of and agreement to the above terms and conditions.