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

Start time: 11:00

Distance: 7 miles

Difficulty: Easy; lots to explore - good beaches and great light for photography. We will start at Elizabeth Line station Brentwood and walk on to the park.

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.

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

• You can also use Traveline or TFL to plan your route, for car parking check out Parkopedia

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