New nature trail opened in South London

A new nature trail has opened in South London just in time for the August bank holiday weekend.

The new trail will take wanderers from Brockley to Bermondsey, via New Cross, Deptford and the River Thames.

Nature sites along the route include the Stave Hill Ecological Park in Southwark.

Emma Griffin, co-founder of Footways who helped design the route, said: “Walking is the best way to see London, enjoy its wildlife and be healthy.

“We’ve carefully designed these walking routes to follow London’s natural corridors – its canals, rivers, parks, woodlands and nature reserves.

“We’ve also picked out some interesting cultural and historical features to discover on the way. So whether you want a full-day activity, or choose a section for a shorter walk, you’re guaranteed to see something new and feel great.” 

The Covid-19 lockdown highlighted how vital it is for Londoners to have access to green spaces for good health and well-being.

These walking routes will connect Londoners to nature on their doorstep and will also help to address the inequalities in access to green space across the city.

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.”

Pictured top: Nature to be seen on the new trail (Picture: Will Petty)