About this Event
Black Girls Hike: Ruislip and Mad Bess Woods (Moderate)
Saturday 22nd November 2025
Meeting time: 10.15am
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: Approx 16km
Meeting point will be sent in confirmation email please ensure you check correspondance
Join us for a moderate-fast paced walk as we explore one of London’s most enchanting woodland networks — Mad Bess Woods and Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve.
Duration: 7 hours (including breaks). This is a moderate-to-fast-paced walk, please ensure you’re comfortable walking steadily for several hours.
Terrain: Moderate – woodland paths with gentle inclines. It can be muddy after rain, and there are a few kissing gates.
Accessibility information: Due to the nature of terrain, unfortunately this walk is may not be accessible for wheelchair users or those requiring fully accessible paths.
Toilets: Toilets are available at the start, halfway and end.
Transport: There are good transport links to the start point (this walk is circular).
Car Parking: There is paid parking at the start point (local side-street bays and small car parks).
What to Wear & Bring:
• Supportive walking boots or waterproof shoes
• Warm, weather-appropriate layers and waterproof jacket
• 1.5–2 litres of water
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Picnic blanket or mat for breaks
• Walking poles
• Spare socks
Important notes:
- Hike is suitable for ages 18+
- No pets allowed on this walk
FAQs
Age: 18+
How much is it? Suggested donation is £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.
●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*
Photo Disclaimer
Please be aware that photos will be taken during the hike. These may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media platforms. If you prefer not to appear in any photos, please inform a member of the team before the hike begins.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Northwood Hills, Joel Street, Northwood, United Kingdom
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