Project Active are teaming up with the Hiking Society for a Postgraduate only hike. The River Lea has played a big role in English history. A major tributary of the Thames, it formed the boundary between Anglo-Saxon lands and the Danelaw in Alfred the Great’s time and it was the first river to be granted an Act of Parliament for navigational improv ement (1425). By the early 20th century, Britain’s armaments manufacturing centered around the Lea, and the first all-British powered flight was made by its banks. It is a major source of London’s drinking water and was a key location for the 2012 Olympics.
WALK LEADERS: Felipe, Robert
WALK DISTANCE: 12.18 km
WALK TERRAIN: Includes unsurfaced paths or tracks that may become muddy.
WALK TOTAL ASCENT: 22.37 m
OVERALL WALK DIFFICULTY: 2 (https://www.uclhiking.co.uk/walk-grades)
TRAVEL JOURNEY:
- Need help? Meet us at 8:30 AM at London Liverpool Street Station, ahead of the Main Information Point (https://www.uclhiking.co.uk/meeting-points)
- Walk leaders will be wearing bright red hats
FOOD: Bring a packed lunch (sandwiches, fruits, pasta, baguettes, etc.) and plenty of water. You MUST bring your own food and drink.
OTHER STUFF TO BRING:
- Hiking boots or other footwear with good traction you don’t mind getting muddy
- Train tickets and Railcard (if you have it, they’ll check!)
- Raincoat/ waterproof jacket in case of bad weather
- Shades/ sunscreen/ hat in case of good weather
- Face mask
- Hand sanitizer
- A reusable water bottle!
NEED HELP?: A Walk Leader or committee member will be online on our discord server (https://discord.gg/HXfVnJUZjf) between 19:00 and 21:00 the night before the hike to answer any questions you may have. You can also use this platform to communicate with fellow hikers.
If there is anything we should know to make your hike more comfortable (accessibility, physical or mental support), or if there is anything our first aiders should know about (allergies, medication, etc.)? Please just let us know and we'll be happy to help.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]