Let’s walk for Black History Month

Let’s Walk – Poplar Canal Walk to Impounding Station

13.00 – 13.30/13.45 Saturday 10th October

Duration: 30-45 minutes

Start point: e5 Poplar Bakehouse, 8a Cotall St, London E14 6TL, (What3Words: ///)

End point: West India Docks Impounding Station, 15, A1206, London E14 8JT

What to expect

To do this walk you need to be booked onto the Impounding Station Tours.

You’re also very welcome to walk back to Poplar Union with everyone and have refreshments on Jena the canal boat, which will be moored next to Poplar Union.

Let’s Walk – Black History Month Poplar Canal Walk to Tobacco Dock

14.00 – 16.00 Friday 16th October

Duration: 2 hours

Start point and end point: e5 Poplar Bakehouse, 8a Cotall St, London E14 6TL, (What3Words: ///)

What to expect

This is for people in the local area who would like to join the walk to the Tobacco Dock You’ll walk along Limehouse Cut, London’s oldest canal. You’ll learn a lot such as about the Grade 1 listed building which was built in 1812, primarily to house tobacco.

You’re also very welcome to join us after for refreshments on Jena the canal boat, which will be moored next to Poplar Union.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Let’s Walk – Black History Month Poplar Canal Walk to Three Mills

10.00 – 11.00 Tuesday 27th October

Duration: 1 hour

Start point and end point: e5 Poplar Bakehouse, 8a Cotall St, London E14 6TL, (What3Words: ///)

What to expect

This is for people in the local area who would like to join the walk to Three Mills. It has the oldest surviving Tidal Mill.

It will be fun, you’ll talk to some positive people and enjoy nature on the way!

You’ll meet at Poplar Union at 10am and you’ll be back in time to coincide with Let’s Get Wild: Nature & Herbal Tea Walk Tickets, Tuesday, October 27 • 11 AM – 1 PM | Eventbrite that starts at 11am. Part of that will be on our canal boat Jena.

Jena the canal boat, will be moored next to Poplar Union.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Let’s Walk – Black History Month Poplar Canal Walk to Mile End

12.30 – 13.30 Wednesday 28th October

Duration: 1 hour

Start point and end point: e5 Poplar Bakehouse, 8a Cotall St, London E14 6TL, (What3Words: ///)

What to expect

You’ll meet at Poplar Union at 12.30 and you’ll be back in time to coincide with Let’s Share Stories Together Tickets, Wednesday, October 28 • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Eventbrite that starts at 13.30. That will be on our canal boat Jena.

Jena the canal boat, will be moored next to Poplar Union.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

More Info

These walks are accessible.

The great thing about walking is that you do not need any fancy equipment. Please just wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket if raining. However with all the fallen leaves the tow path (even if it is not raining) it can be muddy/slippy so stout shoes are really required (stronger than recommended).

Book now

Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children from seven years old upwards as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .

Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part.

About Tony

Tony Matthews is a Canal & River Trust walk leader, bringing his knowledge of London’s waterways to Poplar Union this Black History Month. Tony will be leading a series of guided walks, exploring the local canals and the stories, heritage and nature along the way. Tony is also a familiar face at Poplar Union, leading our morning walking group every Friday at 8am, a weekly chance for the community to get outside, get moving, and explore the local area together.

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