Riverside Walk - London Rivers Week

Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Barnes Bridge Station | London

Friends of Barnes Common
Publisher/HostFriends of Barnes Common
Riverside Walk - London Rivers Week
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A walk along the Thames Path via Leg O'Mutton Nature Reserve - learn about the ecology and history of this valuable waterside place
About this Event

A Bridge to Bridge walk to celebrate London Rivers Week 2026. This year is London Rivers Week's 10th anniversary - What better way to celebrate than by taking a walk along this wonderful blue and green corridor.

Barnes Common Limited deliver nature conservation work on the Leg O'Mutton Local Nature Reserve. This peaceful haven for wildlife was once under threat by development but is now host to a diverse community of flora, fauna and fungi, including some saplings planted as part of our project to increase the genetic diversity of Britian's rarest native tree - the Black Poplar. As we walk we'll discuss this and other conservation practices to protect threatened species and their habitats.

It is approximately 3km from Barnes Bridge Station to the foot of the Hammersmith Bridge where the talk will end. Participants looking for a longer walk are encouraged to cross the Hammersmith Bridge and turn West to return to Barnes Bridge via the path creating a loop of approx 7km. There are several nice places to eat and drink near Hammersmith Bridge if people would like a place to rest after the walk.

This walk is suitable for all ages but will be aimed mostly at an adult audience. The path is unpaved and uneven but a mostly firm surface. We aim to walk as a group but we will be mindful of people who would prefer to set their own pace.

Sturdy footwear is recommended and as the event is entirely outdoors, we remind people to dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Bring a bottle of water or hot drink and a snack with you for the stroll.

Exact location of start point (on the Thames Path opposite Barnes Bridge Station) - https://what3words.com/weedy.fires.hurry

End point - https://what3words.com/rounds.camps.mock


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TICKETS: All proceeds from ticket sales will support our conservation work and future learning events and we would encourage you, if you can, to pay full price. We do not want cost to be a barrier to our activities, as such we have a limited number of discount concession tickets available, please email [email protected] for details.

Children under 16 go free to this event. You do not need to book a ticket for any child who will be coming along.

Please note, dogs will not be admitted at this event except guide dogs. All our events are dog free unless specifically mentioned in the event listing.

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Barnes Bridge Station, The Terrace, London, United Kingdom

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