Guided Walks Programme

April ’09 to September ‘09

Join the Parks Outreach Team in this new programme of walks and events in and around Enfield!

• All walks are free!
• All walks are led by an experienced walk leader – just turn up
• Walks are informal and conducted at a leisurely pace
• On linear walks, free transport is provided back to the start point.
• Wear stout clothing & footwear
• Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult

For further information contact:
Parks Outreach Team
Tel: 020 8441 8272 or 020 8449 2459
Web: www.enfield.gov.uk
Email: alan.mitellas@enfield.gov.uk

Sunday 19th April ‘09
Pymmes Park Circular Walk
This 9-mile walk incorporates some of Enfield’s finest urban parks and open spaces, starting and finishing at Pymmes Park. Some of the sites we will be visiting include Grovelands Park, Minchenden Oak Garden and Arnos Park. Bring a packed lunch.
Time: 10.00am till approximately 2.30pm
Location: The Pymmes Park Visitor Centre, Pymmes Park, Victoria Road, Edmonton N18 Map

Wednesday 6th May
Forty Hall Butterfly & Bird Walk
Join the Herts and Middlesex Butterfly Conservation Group in an informative walk on butterfly behaviour and identification, hopefully with some bird song.
Time: 10.00am till approximately 12.00pm
Location: Forty Hall car park, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 Map

Wednesday 27th May ‘09
Forty Hall Farm Walk
Join the farm manager of Forty Hall Farm to see how things have progressed since our last visit in 2007.
Time: 7.00pm till approximately 8.30pm
Location: Forty Hall car park, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 Map

Sunday 21st June ‘09
Trent Country Park Circular Walk
Join us for a stroll around Trent Park. We will be looking at some of the many fascinating (and sometimes surprising) historical aspects of this beautiful country park.
Please Note: Due to the ‘Race for Life’ event, car parking will not be permitted in Trent Park and adjacent neighbourhood from 8.00am till 1.00pm on the day. Visitors are strongly advised to use public transport. Nearest tube: Cockfosters, or bus routes: 298, 299 & 384
Time: 10.00am till approximately 1.00pm
Location: Outside Trent Park Café, the main car park near Cockfosters Road entrance Map

Sunday 12th July ‘09
Cycle Ride
Join Edmonton Cycling Club for a leisurely ride along the River Lee Towpath, stopping for a pub or café lunch. Beginners are welcome. Bring a spare inner tube and wear a cycling helmet. Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit: www.edmontoncyclingclub.fsnet.co.uk
Time: 10.00am till approximately 5.00pm
Location: Outside Edmonton Leisure Centre Map

Friday 14th August ‘09
Tatem Park Butterfly & Dragonfly Walk
Join the Herts & Middlesex Butterfly Conservation Group to learn some butterfly & dragonfly identification.
Time: 2.00pm till approximately 4.00pm
Location: Tatem Park, by the speed-skating track, Hedge Lane, Palmers Green N13 Map

Sunday 23rd August ‘09
Forty Hall Circular Walk
This popular walk takes us through Forty Hall, Gough Park, Hilly Fields and Whitewebbs. We will be looking at various points of historical interest along the way. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable footwear.
Time: 10.00am till approximately 2.30pm
Location: Forty Hall car park, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 Map

Sunday 20th September ‘09
Albany Park to Trent Park (L.O.O.P.17)
Walk this 9-mile section of the London Outer Orbital Path, through greenbelt country and former Royal hunting grounds. Bring a packed lunch, and be prepared to get a little muddy!
Free Transport is provided back to Albany Park.
Time: 10.00am till approximately 3.00pm
Location: Albany Leisure Centre car park, Hertford Road, Map

The Herts and Middlesex Bat Group will be leading several evening walks to look at the nocturnal bat activity. Please phone or e-mail for further details.

This document was last updated on 2009-06-10 11:03:32 published by the Parks team. Document Reference:LBE_133441