Join us on this lovely waterside walk following the River Pinn from Pinner tube station to the Grand Union Canal by Cowley in west London.
We will walk through green spaces, conservation areas and wildlife havens, and will keep an eye out for flora and fauna on the walk including Kingfishers and Tree creepers and the Lesser Celandine flowers after which today’s walk is named.

We will walk at our usual pleasant pace, so don’t expect a super-fast walk.

These early spring days, when the days are still too short, it is even more important to spend time in nature, get plenty of daylight and enjoy the friendship and company of others. So, come on a walk with us – we promise we will help you feel absolutely fabulous, both mentally and physically!

Will you join us on this walk?

How to get there:

We will meet 9.30 am by the Bakerloo line tube entrance at Elephant and Castle. From there, we will take the Bakerloo line to Baker street, from where we can hop on the Metropolitan line to Pinner.

If you prefer, you could also meet us at 10.30 am at Pinner tube station.

Our walk ends by West Drayton Railway station, from where we can get a train back to Paddington station for the Bakerloo line.

Terrain and length of the route:

The walk is around 12 miles, but if you prefer a shorter walk, then you could bail out at Hillingdon Station or Ruislip station and make your way back home from there.
It is early March, so puddles and mud can be expected. Please bring good footwear.

Toilets, food/drinks & what to bring:

I suggest we bring a pick-nick and enjoy our lunch outside, but if the weather isn’t attractive enough to eat outside, there are some places we can stop along the way.
Don’t forget to bring something to drink.

There aren’t too many public toilets, but there some pubs and cafes where we could make a quick stop if needed.

This walk will happen in any weather, unless it is unsafe, so bring your waterproofs and (preferably waterproof) shoes with a good grippy profile.

Who can join?

Anyone who can comfortably walk 12 miles (or is happy to make their own way home from one of the stations close to the route.

Feel free to bring a friend or family member, with or without poles. Nordic Walkers or not, that doesn’t matter, as long as they are Fit (enough) and Happy! 😊

Are you a Nordic walker but don’t have your own poles? Would you like to borrow some from me? Text me on 078 078 3456 4 and I will bring you some.

Cost:

£10
If you are one of our regular Fit and Happy Outdoors walkers I can recommend buying a ten-session card for £89. This card can be used on Explorer walks as well as our other Nordic Walking fitness walks.
(We also lead regular Nordic Walking fitness classes. These happen every weekday in Burgess Park/ Brockwell Park/ Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Park.)
If you are genuinely poverty stricken- £5
(Train tickets and food or drinks at café not included)

Need poles?

Don’t have your own poles? Would you like to borrow some from me? Text me the MORNING OF THE WALK on 078 078 3456 4 and I will bring you some. (please, please do not ask me days before, as I will forget and that will make us both unhappy!)

Thinking about buying your own?
Check our shop for a great range of poles. Too much choice? You might like to read this useful guide first. Feel free to give us a ring, we are happy to advise you on the best poles for your lifestyle, needs and wishes.

How to join this walk

New to Fit and Happy Outdoors? Please fill in the registration and health questionaire, which you can find here and email them to walks@fitandhappyoutdoors.com at least 24 hours before the session, mentioning in the header which walk you want to join. That will give us enough time to get back to you and discuss your needs and experience.

Please sign up for our Meetup Group to easily RSVP and find out when the next walks are.

Not on Meetup (yet)? You can also use this contact form: