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Camden Green Gym at Westbere Copse

An activity with Camden Green Gym

Activity date: Thursday 12th November 2026

Start time: 10:45
Finish time: 14:00

Activity description

Join us at this beautiful Local Nature Reserve, where a variety of conservation tasks will be undertaken. We will have expert guidance from Dave Lawrence at West Hampstead Green Gym.

Meeting place

Meet on site NW2 3RU at 10.45am.

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Activity location

Westbere Copse Lnr, Minster Road, London NW2 3RD, NW2 3RD

Site description

Westbere Copse, Local Nature Reserve consists of Jenny Wood Nature Reserve, locked and only opened at certain times, and Westbere Copse Open Space, which is open to the public at all times. br> br>The area was once farmland through which the railway was built in the 1860s. Grey poplar trees were planted for matchwood and still dominate the site. This was common practice along railway embankments. Over the years it has included a railway signal box (rubble from which is still present), allotments with sheds and a greenhouse and a public toilet. br> br>It was first surveyed for nature conservation potential in the early 1980s. Work started after the site was saved from building proposals. It is named after Jenny Wood, a local conservation worker, who died tragically after being involved in the site's early history.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Eamon Sutherland

Telephone: 07483149629
Email: gg-camden@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/camden

Please bring

  • packed lunch
  • suitable outdoor clothes
  • suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

The meeting point will be on site at 10.45am. Nearest tube, Kilburn underground.
Exit Kilburn underground station onto Shoot-up Hill. After approx. 5-10mins walk, take a right onto Minster Road and find the LNR on the corner of Westbere Road and Minster Road. Go down the steps and meet inside the enclosed area on your left known as Jenny Wood (NW2 3RU).

We strongly recommend that you wear sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing to suit working outdoors and conditions on the day. Coffee, tea & bananas are provided at the break; you may also bring a packed lunch if you wish. For any queries on the day, please call 07740 899 689.

For corporate enquiries, please contact Katie Mabbutt on 07976296439.

Site Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • Nearest Toilets - 10 to 15 minutes walk, Shoot-up Hill - Kwik-Fit or The Beaten Docket (turn right onto Shoot Up Hill from Minster Road)

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