About this Event
Black Girls Hike: London - Capital ring: Boston Manor to Greenford
Sunday 5th May
Meeting Time: 10:45am
Start time: 11am)
Meeting point detailed in confirmation email
Distance: 9km
Difficulty: Moderate
Black Girls Hike takes over the Capital Ring! We continue our challenge with section 8 of the trail, a lovely point-to-point green walk from Boston Manor Station (Piccadilly line) to Greenford train station (Central line & Rail). Route is alongside the Grand Union Canal, river Brent, crossing Hanwell lock, Wharncliffe Viaduct, Brent Lodge Park and Perivale Park. Please bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain, a warm layer, wear boots with good ankle support that you would not mind getting dirty - muddy paths. Bring snacks/lunch and water to hydrate. Lunch stop: Brent Lodge Park Café. Toilets: start, middle and end of the route. There will be buses along the route should you prefer a shorter walk (**please plan your own journey and notify hike leader when leaving for safety reasons)Duration: 3 Hours
Age: 18+
How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our
community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to
explore and reconnect with nature.
Please read before signing up
Can I come to Black Girls Hike?
As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and
non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a
space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC,
WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.
What do I need to bring?
Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.
Food and water
Extra layers
Waterproof jacket
Rucksack
Please ensure any Medic*tion is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen
Planning your journey
●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/
(When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)
●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car
parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/
*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boston Manor Station, Boston Road, London, United Kingdom
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