Black Girls Hike: Midlands - Chasewater Country Park

Thursday 2nd June

Meeting time: 10:45 (meeting point will be detailed in the confirmation email)

Start time: 11:00

Distance: 5 km

Difficulty: Moderate – Circular route, some muddy paths and inclines along the way. Walking boots are recommended. Carpark costs £1 for 2 hours - have cash available for the payment

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature.

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Can I come to Black Girls Hike?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

What do I need to bring?

Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.

Food and water

Extra layers

Waterproof jacket

Rucksack

Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen

Planning your journey

●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/

(When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/

*This meet is also not led by qualified ML and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*