River Clean Up @ Settle Riverside Walk

Join us in the scourge against the litter that blights our green spaces!

Activity, Litter-pick: We will be using litter-pickers and bags to collect the litter along the banks and in the water of the River Ribble at Settle Riverside Walk.

Difficulty: Good access, but some areas are overgrown and have uneven ground. We will be working in and near water also. Please note that because we will be working on some uneven ground and in water to please wear appropriate footwear - Boots or wellies. 

We will need some volunteers who will be confident enough to enter the water, so if you think that may be you, please bring your WADERS!

Parking/Meeting Location: Convenient parking for the Settle Riverside Walk is available at Ashfield Car Park (BD24 9DZ), Whitefriars Car Park (BD24 9JD), or the Settle Railway Station and the meeting point is at the Kendalmans riverside entrance.

The what3words address of the meeting point is ///guidebook.spells.bound the grid reference is SD 81346 63797. By typing the what3words address into the what3words website or app, you can get directions to the exact location. Parking is available on surrounding roads, but please be mindful of residents and their vehicles.

What to bring: Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, as well as suitable footwear like waders, walking boots, walking trainers, or wellies. Depending on water level, there may be the opportunity to clear water in the shallow banking in the area. To help reduce the risk of bites, cuts and stings we also require volunteers to wear long sleeved tops and trousers. We also recommend bringing a drink to stay hydrated. We will provide gloves and hi-vis vests.

Important information: If you would like to come along, please sign up to the event first. Once you have signed up, you will receive all of this information in a handy email. It also means we have all of your contact details so that, in the rare event that we have to cancel the event, we will be able to notify you via email.

Facilities: Please note there are no toilets at the work area.

Risk Assessment: A copy of the risk assessment will be made available on the day and read out before the session begins.