The Dragonfly Trail Read More »
The Dragonfly Trail is a circular route, 2.8 km in length, that runs along both banks of the River Crane. Download the walk leaflet and you will visit the Shot Tour, Crane Park Island, Dragonfly Terrace and play areas.
Waterman’s Park & Brentford Ait Read More »
Stand in Waterman’s Park and look out across the river towards Brentford Ait and you will see the black silhouettes of Cormorants, and Grey Herons doing loop the loops of the island as they search for the best place to land. In the park find silent, metal, heron statues.
Angel Tube Station to the Nature Park in Barnard Park Read More »
The walk from Angel to Camley Street Nature Park which is in Barnard Park, offers a lovely blend of urban charm, historic canal paths, and hidden greenery in the heart of London. It’s around a 30-minute stroll (1.5 miles) and takes you through some of the city’s most characterful spots.
Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve Read More »
Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve, also known as the “Bird Sanctuary”, is Croydon’s 81-hectare (200-acre) gateway to the Surrey countryside. This ancient woodland is home to towering oak, beech, ash, and sweet chestnut trees, with areas of coppiced hazel adding to its rich biodiversity.
Chadwell Heath Circular Trail Read More »
Explore this 14.8km circular trail near Barking and Dagenham, London. Generally an easy route, it takes around 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete.
Starting in Chadwell Heath, the trail passes Valence House Museum and Park, offering a glimpse into local history. It then winds through Beam Valley Country Park and Eastbrookend Country Park, providing plenty of green space to enjoy.
Perfect for mountain biking, road biking, and running, this route is usually quiet, so you’re unlikely to encounter many others along the way.
Plashet Park Nature Trail Read More »
Plashet Park Nature Trail was funded by Newham’s Community Assemblies and facilitated by Applecart Arts. We worked with children from Kensington Primary School to create designs for the storytelling chair, and to help with planting and taking care of the park. The project has been devised and led by Alex Smith, a local volunteer who has volunteered hours of time working to make sure the trail has made connections across the community and local volunteers. We’re also incredibly grateful to design artist Matt Bruty who created our Nature Trail Logo, and to Rule One Productions who built our community tree.