Wandering the Wandle River – Geological Undergrowth

Please sign up HERE  – Meet us at 3.45 pm in Wandsworth Park by Putt in th Park.

This short detouring walk explores together the unique geology, ecosystem and environment of the Wandle Valley. This geological walk follows a short part of Segment 10 to walk a section of the Wandle River, from near the Thames tracking its flow through King Georges Park. At the end of this walk there is an option for the adventurous to keep re-walking the Trail on towards the ponds and wetlands of Herne Hill.

This walk will be animated by interventions by InspiralLondon associate artists Rachel Gomme, and Gail Dickerson. Including a geological exploration of the Wandle River as it reaches the Thames at Wandsworth (Inspired by Gail’s researches). Alongside the opportunity to examine and celebrate a variety of street trees with Rachel. A chance to pay attention to these often overlooked companions in our streets, considering how they are living, their importance to the life of the city and how we can support and champion them. Please sign up HERE for this unique walk.

Part of InspiralLondon ReWalk, ReMap, ReTell 2024-2025

From Spring 2024 to 2025 InspiralLondon sets out to rewalk, remap and retell the 300 mile spiral trail, first walked in 2015. We invite all kinds of walkers, urban explorers and the curious to experience the magic of this unique pathway. InspiralLondon Rewalk is funded by tfl Walking and Cycling Grants for London (2024-2025).