Black Girls Hike takes over the Capital Ring! We continue our challenge with section 7 of the trail, a lovely point-to-point river walk ending at Osterley Lock. The walk is mainly along Richmond riverfront with a few gentle hills, crossing the Old Deer Park, Syon Park, and the Grand Union Canal.
Please wrap up warm, wear boots with good ankle support that you would not mind getting dirty as path may well be muddy and bring snacks/food and water to enjoy during the walk.
There are no toilets along the route. However, there should be toilets at the Richmond station and Boston Manor station. There will be breakpoints served by buses should you prefer a shorter walk (please plan your journey and notify hike leader when leaving for safety reasons)
End point: Osterley Lock (you can find the nearest station 1km away Boston Manor serving the Piccadilly line).
Meeting time: 10:30 (meeting point will be detailed in the confirmation email)
Start time: 10:45
Distance: 5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Age: 18+
How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature.
CAN I COME TO BLACK GIRLS HIKE?
As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.
Food and water
Extra layers
Waterproof jacket
Rucksack
Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers (when requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)
You can also use Traveline or TFL to plan your route, for car parking check out Parkopedia
*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*