Walter's Water walk

Kew Green ↔ Barnes via Thames River

A 5.45km, easy - moderate walk taking about 1h 25m, starting at Kew Green and finishing at Barnes via Thames River. It passes through Kew, Chiswick and Barnes and visits 2 of our red phone boxes. Open the Box Walks app at each box to unlock its content, games and environmental actions.

Kew Green to Barnes via Thames River route map
Time
1h 25m
Distance
5.45km
Effort
Easy - Moderate
Areas
Kew, Chiswick and Barnes
Start
Kew Green
Finish
Barnes

Themes

  • Water
  • wetlands
What you'll learn

The boxes you'll meet

Walter phone box
10 · Water

Walter

Walter focuses on water, a resource which is critical for life on earth, yet often taken for granted. You will learn just how little fresh water exists on our planet and how to use it responsibly to reduce your water bills and protect potable water supplies in your area.

Wendy phone box
11 · Wetlands

Wendy

Wendy covers wetlands, one of the most important yet overlooked ecosystems. They house and support a vast range of species in a relatively small area of land and water. You will learn how to give nature a boost and how to preserve and even create a wetland on your doorstep.