Join the Canal and Rivers Trust for a guided bird-spotting walk at the Welsh Harp, led by a pro. Spot local birds, enjoy nature, and learn along the way!

Date: wednesday 7th May
Join the Canal and Rivers Trust us for a fun and engaging bird-spotting walk at the Welsh Harp (Brent Reservoir)! Whether you’re coming alone or bringing the family, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with nature, and discover the amazing birds that call the reservoir home.
The Walk
Led by a professional bird expert, this guided walk is designed to be relaxed and interactive, perfect for all ages or experience levels. We’ll explore the reservoir, spotting waterfowl, and other bird species while learning how to listen for and identify them. The walk will be at a gentle pace with plenty of stops for observation and discussion—ideal for anyone looking to develop a love for nature and wildlife!
Please meet at the Relaxing area; Cool Oak Ln, London, NW9 7BH
There is little to no public parking in the area, so please do take public transport. There is bus stop (HH) on the high street which services buses 32,142, and 632 and is just a 5 minute walk to the meeting point.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, wellies are best due to the couple muddy paths
- Weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket if needed)
- Binoculars (if you have them, though we’ll have a few to share)
- A sense of adventure and curiosity!
Booking & Payment Information
- Suitable for individuals and families (children aged 5 and up welcome).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring pushchairs, they will not be able to fit down some of the paths
- If cost is a barrier, please feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to discuss options.
- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite to allow others to take part
About festival week events
We will be hosting a run of festival weeks and events curated by our partners big and small. Each week will see workshops, talks, walks, and cultural activities taking place in and around our pop-up Visitors Centre at 80 Mortimer Street.
For an up to date list of Festival weeks, please visit:Â nationalparkcity.london/events
Contact Louis Rutherford on louis.rutherford@nationalparkcity.org for more details on each Festival Week or if you would like to discuss hosting your own event.
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