Green Walk: Salmons Brook Project end stage
Details
WALK START: Enfield Chase Great Northern Zone 5. When you arrive at the start look for Ken with the Meetup/ 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign/Badge.
WALK DISTANCE: Approx 7.5 miles mainly flat.
WALK ROUTE: We will follow Salmons brook as closely as possible starting with the flood defence site at Grange Park, the ancient aqueduct at Bush Hill, the newly opened Wetlands in Edmonton ending in the Lea Valley Park with a short walk to Highams Park
WALK FINISH: Wetherspoons The Kings Ford approx. 15 minute walk from Highams Park Station with trains to Walthamstow for Victoria line or to Liverpool Street
STOPOUT POINTS: Edmonton Green railway station.
SALMONS BROOK PROJECT:
This will be a guided tour with some brief commentary in some places from Iain
Salmon’s brook was one of the most polluted rivers in the UK. It suffers from contamination from farms, oily water washed off roads, silt and muck that goes down the drains, and chemicals like paints.
The Salmons brook healthy river challenge was created in 2012 by the department of energy to address the failing of the Salmons brook to comply with new EU rules which labelled it poor.
The charity Thames21 which has 7000 volunteers has been working to create sustainable drainage systems that mimic nature to treat the polluted water washed into the Salmons Brook every time it rains. A number of wetland areas have been created downstream which include natural filtering and trapping systems such as reed beds and gravel trenches to intercept storm water.
We will visit some of these today such as the wetlands area in Edmonton and the flood defence site at Grange Park
Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!
COST: Please also note that there is a £5 organisers charge for this walking event for those members and guests not holding the Ken's Events Membership card.
Use toilets at the start of the walk at Trent Park as there are no toilets during the walk.
Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
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Instagram Page
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join to post your photos and keep up to date with events.
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Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
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NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes, and low overhanging tree branches.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.
No small children or large dogs please.
Green Walk: Salmons Brook Project end stage