URBAN WALK 12: Sports Boulevard - the Promenade to Wadi Hanifa (up to 16 km)

For our twelfth walk, we will start on the promenade and then head south to Ad Diriyah, through the Bujairi Heritage Garden, past Bujairi Terrace, and into Wadi Hanifa before returning to our starting point.

The full walk will be approximately 16 km. However, you are able to shorten the walk by taking an Uber back to the starting point at any time.

We’ll meet directly at the walk starting point, which will be shared with confirmed attendees only. The meeting point location will have free parking and will be accessible by taxi.

Schedule:

• 6:50 PM: Gather at the meeting point.
• 7:00 PM: Brief introduction to the route.
• 7:05 PM: Begin walk.
• 10:30 PM: Estimated return to starting point for those completing the full walk.

Important notes:

• The meeting point will be sent to confirmed participants by email/Meetup messaging. It will also be visible to confirmed participants by the morning of the event.
• Walk departs promptly at 7:05 PM. We will not wait for latecomers.
• I will lead this walk at a moderately brisk pace. However, individuals are welcome to set their own pace, and you will be able to join a WhatsApp group at the starting point to help you track the route and reconnect if needed.
• This is a free, informal activity. Unlike our Saturday hikes, you can leave the walk whenever it suits you - there’s no check-out.
• I will not be able to respond to texts and messages before or during the walk.

It’s a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet new people, and enjoy Riyadh’s urban landscape.

I look forward to our walk.