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A Walk on the Wild Side

Aerial photo of Bow Creek

Step out of the city and join us on a walk through some of East London’s hidden wildlife oases.

Date: 28 October

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

£3.70

East India Dock Basin , Bow Creek Ecology Park

Location: 

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Canning Town station behind we'll take a relaxed stroll along the lower reaches of the River Lee.  Passing through East India Dock Basin and Bow Creek Ecology Park we’ll explore these former industrial sites now transformed into riverside sanctuaries, providing food and refuge for a wide variety of wildlife. Our expert guides will help you to uncover many of the birds and other animals which call this stretch of the River Lee home. 



Essential info:

  • The meeting point for this walk will be outside the Bow Creek/London City Island exit of Canning Town Station.  What3Words: taps.feel.employ

  • Please note there is no parking available at this site.

  • Please check the weather before you leave and dress appropriately

  • This event may be cancelled in extreme weather.  Please check the event listing before leaving home

  • Bring binoculars if you have them

  • Proceeds from this event support our work to protect and enhance habitats and wildlife in the Lee Valley

  • There are only 25 spaces on this walk so make sure you book your space early!

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