JUNE
Saturday 14 June
Amended 9 June
Withyham to Five Ash Down – Wealdway Section 6
Charing Cross 9.15 (Hastings Service), Waterloo East 9.18, London Bridge 9.24, Orpington 9.39 arrive Tunbridge Wells 10.10. Buy a return to Tunbridge Wells. Take Bus 291 at 10.55 (Stop U Crawley Service) to Dorset Arms Withyham. A steady-paced walk with some steep sections and tricky steps towards the end crossing the Weald via Fisher’s Gate, climbing up to Camp Hill for a late picnic lunch and great views. The walk finishes at Five Ash Down where we’ll take Bus 29 back to Tunbridge Wells station. There is no convenient village on route so please ensure you bring a picnic with you.
About 11 miles E135 L188
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 21 June
Hever to Leigh
Finsbury Park 9.37 (Horsham service), St Pancras 9.45, Blackfriars 9.55, arrive East Croydon 10.18. Change to 10.23 (Uckfield service) arrive Hever 10.49. Buy a return to Leigh. A steady-paced picturesque walk through the Garden of England which includes two castles, a stately home, woods and undulating hills. An early lunch at Chiddingstone either at the Castle Inn or the Tulip Tree Tearooms or bring a picnic. In the afternoon there will be the opportunity for a tea stop at a couple of places in Penshurst before heading for the station in Leigh
About 8.9 miles E147 L188
Led by Jan C
Wednesday 25 June
Sandhurst Circular
Paddington 10.38 (Didcot Parkway service) arrive Reading 11.15. Change to 11.24 (Gatwick Airport service) arrive Sandhurst 11.42. Alternative Paddington 9.48 (Elizabeth Line) arrive Reading 10.40. Change to 11,24 (Gatwick Airport service) arrive Sandhurst 11.42. A gently undulating easy-paced walk in the River Blackwater valley. An active gravel extraction site and thriving nature reserve which offers an unlikely haven for wildlife. Lunch at Finchampstead, the Greyhound or bring a picnic.
About 7 miles E159 E175
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 28 June
Watton-at-Stone Circular
Moorgate 9.42 (Stevenage service), Highbury & Islington 9.50, Finsbury Park 9.57, Alexandra Palace 10.05 arrive Watton-at-Stone 10.40. An undulating steady-paced stile free Hertfordshire walk with fine views, woods and rolling fields. Lunch at Benington; Lordship Arms or bring a picnic.
About 9 miles E182,193,194 L166
Led by Ken P
JULY
Saturday 5 July
Fleet to Winchfield
Waterloo 9:12 (Basingstoke service), Clapham Junction 9.19, Surbiton 9.30 arrive Fleet 10.08. Book return to Winchfield. A steady-paced undulating walk, around Fleet Pond and along the Basingstoke canal to Crookham Village for pub lunch or picnic. Afternoon via Tundry Pond Dogmersfield to Winchfield.
About 12 miles OL08 L197
Led by Sam F
Saturday 12 July
Tunbridge Wells Circular
Charing Cross 9.45 (Hastings service), Waterloo East 9.48, London Bridge 9.54, Orpington 10.10 arrive Tunbridge Wells 10.41 where the leader meets the group. An easy paced walk through Tunbridge Wells Common. After about 4 miles we stop for lunch at Speldhurst for a picnic lunch near the 13th century George and Dragon pub or the church opposite. After lunch we traverse Rusthall Common with views over the Sussex border. We pass through the famous Pantiles where we can stop for refreshments before continuing up the High Street to the station.
About 10 miles. E147, L188.
Led by David M
Saturday 19 July
Lewes to Saltdean
Victoria 9.24 (Eastbourne service), Clapham Junction 9.31, East Croydon 9.40 arrive Lewes 10.27. Buy a return to Lewes. This is a fine walk over chalky grassland, offering panoramic views. From the historic town of Lewes, we have a long, steady climb to reach the South Downs Way, which we follow until descending to the village of Rodmell for lunch at the Abergavenny Arms or a picnic. It is possible to take a bus to Lewes from here. After lunch, we have two short climbs, passing through Telscombe to continue along the ridgeway, finally dropping down to Saltdean from where frequent buses go to Brighton. It is possible to continue the walk along the promenade into Brighton.
About 9.6 miles OL11 L198
Led by Josie R
Wednesday 23 July
Welwyn North Circular
Kings Cross 10.27 (Cambridge North Service), Finsbury Park 10.33, Alexandra Palace 10.38, Potters Bar 10.46 arrive Welwyn North 11.00. Buy return to Welwyn North. A short walk at a leisurely pace, through very gently undulating countryside. No dramatic scenery, but wide open spaces and a short stretch alongside the River Mimram. We start and finish on residential roads, but most of the walk will be on public footpaths and bridleways. Lunch at Tewin, the Plume of Feathers PH offers light bites as well as a full menu. Picnic benches available nearby.
About 5 miles E182 L166
Led by Barbara L
Saturday 26 July
Carshalton Beeches to Kingswood
Victoria 9.30 (Epsom Downs service), Clapham Junction 9.39, West Croydon 10.04 arrive Carshalton Beeches 10.13. All travel within Freedom Pass zones. An easy-paced undulating walk in lovely downlands through two lavender farms. Cafe for coffee/toilets in morning. Picnic lunch at Woodmansterne, pub for drink/toilet. Drop out possible at lunch by Bus 166 to Woodmansterne Station.
About 8 miles E146/161 L187
Led by Maureen C and David B
Ramble Surveys Members surveying rambles for possible inclusion in a future programme are, subject to prior agreement, entitled to claim reimbursement of fares. Please contact Stephen R for details.
Travel Information Train times listed are the latest available at the time the programme was prepared. Alterations can take place at short notice. It is advisable to check with National Rail (Tel: 03457 48 49 50, www.nationalrail.co.uk) or if your journey involves travel on London Underground and/or London Overground, check with Transport for London (Tel: 0343 222 1234, www.tfl.gov.uk). At mainline stations please meet the group near the booking office in time for the train stated. Check this website walks page for programme changes before setting out. Do make sure you have the correct ticket for the journey as London Underground and most National Rail Companies fine passengers without a valid ticket £50.
Guidance for Members
Follow leaders at all times, and carefully watch where they are going. Make sure you know the time and place for meeting after lunch. If you do not intend to complete the walk, please inform the leader.
Bring along some food and drink, as mention of a pub or café is no guarantee that food will be available.
Please bring some simple first aid equipment with you. Sorry, no dogs, except for assistance dogs
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Please note that the Club is not liable or responsible for an individual’s personal safety. |
Stephen Ross (Walks Organiser)
