Join us for a relaxed walk through some of our fave South London woodlands. Together, we'll practice meditation, breathwork and reflection.About this Event
Black Girls Hike x London Wildlife Trust: Woodland Meditation Walk
Sunday 14th June 2026
Meeting time: 10am
Meeting point: Car Park Sydenham Hill Station | APCOA, College Rd, London SE21 7ND
End Point: Dulwich Clock Café, College Rd, London SE21 7BQ
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4 km
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Discover peace in the city with a guided Sunday morning wellbeing walk through Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood. Led by maternal health and meditation practitioner Roselyn, we'll explore two of South London's beautiful woodlands for a morning dedicated to mindfulness, movement, and meaningful connection.
We will meet at Sydenham Hill Station and make our way through the woodlands together, stopping several times along the route for guided exercises and reflection. Exercises will include breathwork, sensory awakening, forest meditation, conversation about self-care and more!
This event will be a gentle walk with a number of stops rather than a typical hike. The walk is designed to leave you feeling genuinely rested, more present and grounded, connected to nature, equipped with some simple mindfulness tools which can be used on a daily basis and inspired to return to green spaces.
About our partnership: This walk is being offered as part of the 'Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood' project, an initiative that brings together two ancient woodlands known locally as Dulwich Wood and Sydenham Wood, while delivering a host of physical improvements and community activities to this much-loved local resource and green space.
The project is made possible by the support of a number of funders and community partners: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Dulwich Estate, Southwark Council, The Kusuma Trust, The John Horseman Trust, Black Girls Hike and Wanderers of Colour. This funding and these partnerships help to secure the future of the woods by bringing together the management of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood under London Wildlife Trust, and welcoming people from all backgrounds into the Woods.
Terrain: Woodland trails with many exposed roots and logs to step over, alongside well-maintained paths. Gentle inclines and many steps at Sydenham Hill Wood. Paths can be slippery and muddy in wet weather.
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Weather appropriate clothing and waterproof jacket
- Water bottle and snacks
- Phone for photos
- Pen and small notebook
Lunch stop: There will not be a lunch stop but you can enjoy your snacks as we move through the woods.
Facilities: No toilet facilities are available in the woods. There are toilets at the start and end points - Sydenham Hill Station and at Dulwich Clock Cafe.
Transport: The walk starts at Sydenham Hill Station and Dulwich Clock Cafe is within 30 mins walk of several train stations including Sydenham Hill, North Dulwich, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, West Dulwich.
Parking: A limited amount of paid parking is available at the meeting point, the station's car park.
Please note that the facilitator of this walk does not hold a Mountain Leader qualification, and participation is therefore at your own discretion and risk.
Photo Disclaimer
Please be aware that photos will be taken during the event. These may be used by Black Girls Hike, London Wildlife Trust, and event partners/funders for promotional purposes, including on websites and social media platforms. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform a member of the team before the hike begins.
About The Facilitator
Roselyn is a Registered Midwife with over 15 years of experience across NHS and private maternity settings, a certified massage therapist of Marvellous Me Massage a mobile pre & postnatal massage service, Mediation practitioner and a champion for Black maternal health.
Roselyn has a deep personal and professional connection to the power of nature, community and slowing down. These are values that sit in the heart of the walk . She is passionate about creating spaces where black women and women of colour feel genuinely welcomed, held and seen.
Event Venue
Car Park Sydenham Hill Station | APCOA, College Road, London, United Kingdom
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