Circular. Prof Jeff Duckett joint with Pam H (Mobile Number: 07777 698070) will lead a gentle half-day walk around Rickmansworth lakes and canal, and the only chalk stream in Middlesex, exploring the rich plant diversity. Jeff is Emeritus Professor of Botany and recipient of the 2008 Linnean Society Medal for Botany. He works as a Research Associate at the Natural History Museum and has over 50 years’ experience of London’s vegetation. Map: E172, L176.
This will be followed by an OPTIONAL moderate-paced afternoon walk from Rickmansworth to Watford Station (Metropolitan line, Zone 7) via the Grand Union Canal and Cassiobury Park – c5 miles. Immediately following the Nature Walk there will be a short lunch break in Rickmansworth (pubs and cafés but please bring own picnic.