Nature trails launched in London

Four new London Nature Trails are being launched to provide walking routes to connect nature spaces in London's most built-up areas.

The walking routes are designed to connect natural spaces in the most built-up areas of London using green "corridors" including waterways and tree-lined streets. The aim is to promote the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature.
 
The new Nature Trails include Wanstead to Royal Docks (East London), Brockley to Bermondsey (South London), Swiss Cottage to Kings Cross (Central London) and Wembley Stadium to Burnt Oak (North London). Sites along the routes include Camley Street Natural Park (Camden), Stave Hill Ecological Park (Southwark), Welsh Harp Open Space (Brent) and Bow Creek Ecology Park (Newham). Landmarks are also included in the trails such as Wembley Stadium, ZSL London Zoo and the Thames.

To celebrate the launch of the new routes, nature activities will be taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend - these include nature hunts and building houses for bugs.
 
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “The recent heatwaves, wildfires and flash-flooding we’ve experienced shows how vulnerable London is to the climate emergency. I’m doing all I can to support London’s green spaces and help improve the resilience of areas in our city.  

“Every Londoner should have access to quality green spaces that are proven to help our health and well-being.

 “I encourage all Londoners living near one of the new nature trails to get out and enjoy the routes. These new trails will show Londoners that even in built up areas, there are hidden gems to be explored and are a key part of my vision of a safer, fairer, greener and more prosperous city for all Londoners.”

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