The next rambling club ramble is here!
We will be meeting at The Creekside Centre in Deptford and going on a low tide river walk. Waders will be provided
A Low Tide Walk in Deptford Creek is a truly unique experience. With the help of The Creekside Centres guides you will get down onto the river bed, explore the ecology and wade into the natural and social histories of this amazing urban space.
"Knowledgeable, personable and lively guides with great sense of humour." – LTW participant feedback
By observing and appreciating the variety of wildlife present in Deptford Creek we hope we can foster a greater connection between people and the urban nature around them.
"I enjoyed spending time with the wildlife in this special hidden environment, and seeing the amazing wildflowers on the creek wall & around the centre" – LTW participant feedback
A Low Tide Walk takes about 2 hours, which includes putting on waders and preparing for the river, walking up and back down the river, using nets to observe the wildlife under the water, and washing waders and hands after the walk. Please arrive promptly for the event.
“I loved walking up the creek and seeing Deptford from a new perspective. It was interesting to hear about the history of the area & human interaction with the creek in the past century." – LTW participant feedback
Waders and mud sticks are provided
The Creekside Discovery Centre is a 0.5-hectare natural habitat in Deptford in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is owned by the National Grid and managed by the Creekside Education Trust. Formerly a gas works, the centre is a brownfield habitat incorporating the only existing sloping beach into Deptford Creek.
14 Creekside, London SE8 4SA
Meet outside at 9.50am, we start at 10am