Cara's Sustainability walk

Richmond Green ↔ Twickenham Green via Thames River

A 4.57km, easy walk taking about 1h 15m, starting at Richmond Green and finishing at Twickenham Green via Thames River. It passes through Richmond and Twickenham and visits 6 of our red phone boxes. Open the Box Walks app at each box to unlock its content, games and environmental actions.

Richmond Green to Twickenham Green via Thames River route map
Time
1h 15m
Distance
4.57km
Effort
Easy
Areas
Richmond and Twickenham
Start
Richmond Green
Finish
Twickenham Green

Themes

  • Biodiversity
  • sustainable food
  • climate hope
  • pollinators
  • resource circularity
  • climate change
What you'll learn

The boxes you'll meet

Bertie and Sophie phone box
01 · Biodiversity & 02 · Sustainable food

Bertie and Sophie

Bertie covers biodiversity and explains how species diversity supports the health of our local eco-systems. You will learn how to create space for nature and attract more species into your outside space and environment. Sophie explores sustainable foods and helps you identify diets that are better for the planet and your health. You will also learn how biodiversity keeps our food systems resilient and healthy.

Cara phone box
03 · Climate change

Cara

Cara focuses on climate change, specifically focusing on how this impacts you in your home. You will find practical tips and tricks to reduce your energy use so you can save money on your energy bills and help the planet at the same time.

Polly phone box
06 · Pollinators

Polly

Polly explores pollinators, the creatures that enable the reproduction of most flowering plants and underpin our food system. You can learn more about pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, and discover how to help them thrive right on your doorstep.

Ralph phone box
07 · Resource circularity

Ralph

Ralph covers resource use and circularity. On a finite planet, making better use of what we already have is essential. You will learn practical ways to keep things in use for longer and reduce waste every day, so we have what we need now and in the future.

Ted phone box
08 · Climate hope

Ted

Ted looks at climate anxiety, and the emotional toll environmental change can have on people. This box channels Ted Lasso's positive mindset helping you feel less overwhelmed and giving you practical tools and tips needed to overcome stress and feel empowered to act locally.