Activists gather in London, but can't find secret camp location

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They had been told to meet at six "swoop points" around the city and wait for midday when the whereabouts of the camp in the capital would be revealed on text, email and Twitter.

But by 1.30pm neither the activists, nor the police and waiting media had been issued with the location.

Some of the groups, which were organised using different colours, received instructions to move but the final campsite remained a mystery.

One group of cyclists was instructed to go on a tour of the City while another was instructed to move to Trafalgar Square.

Around 40 activists convened outside the headquarters of Anglo-Australian mining company, Rio Tinto, in Aldermanbury Square, in the City.

Many of the young protesters were carrying tents and camping gear. Freddy, 16, from north London, said: "I'm passionate about climate change. I'm not here for violence. I want to make my voice heard and put pressure on the government to take action."

Rob Tresidder, 63, a joiner from Derbyshire, said: "I want to draw attention to the dangers of climate change. There won't be any direct action at the climate camp. This is about training and awareness."

At Rio Tinto in Paddington 60 protesters sat on the pavement watched by three policemen. And at the Bank of England, the scene of the worst violence during April's G20 demonstrations, about 80 protesters put up banners featuring anti-globalisation slogans.

About 100 activists, including children, left Waterloo station on bicycles after receiving text messages, although the venue for the week-long camp was still being kept secret.

Another group marched to Trafalgar Square where they said on Twitter they were "playing games * chilling out".

Activists were also gathering outside Shell's offices and Stockwell Tube station, Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes was shot by police.

There was a low key presence from the police today who have promised to use neighbourhood-style policing.

Twitter: Click here to follow our reporter live from the climate camp