APRIL
walk amended 20 April
Saturday 25 April – Welwyn North to Harpenden
Kings Cross 9.36 (Cambridge service Plat 10), Finsbury Park 9.42, Alexandra Palace 9.47, Potters Bar 9.56 arrive Welwyn North 10.12. Buy return to Harpenden. A brisk paced fairly level walk in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Lunch after 6.5 miles at the Brocket Arms pub, Ayot St. Lawrence or have a picnic outside the remains of St. Lawrence Church. The walk continues through to Wheathampstead and finishes at the Amble Inn, Harpenden. Choice of bus to the station or a 15 minute walk. Drop out possible after 10 miles by bus 357 to St Albans..
About 12.5 miles E182 L166
Led by Peter E
MAY
Saturday 2 May Wimbledon Park Circular
Meet 11.00 Wimbledon ParkStation (District Line Zone 3). An easy paced gently undulating walk through pleasant conservation area streets via Wimbledon Park and Common to the Windmill Café for lunch. Then via Queen’s Mere, the site of Caeser’s Camp before crossing the Golf Course to Wimbledon Village. A stile free walk mostly on good paths.
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Ken P
Saturday 9 May Amersham Circular
Marylebone 9.27 (Aylesbury Parkway service), Harrow-on-the-Hill 9.39 arrive Amersham 10.03 (Zone 9).
A steady-paced wonderful walk in the rolling hills of the Buckinghamshire countryside amidst the legendary Chiltern beechwoods, farms and villages with several steep inclines and declines. Lunch after 7 miles at Winchmore Hill; The rather expensive Potters Arms or bring a picnic. Drop out possible by bus to Amersham station.
About 12 miles E172
Led by Azarel S
Thursday 14 May Kingston to Twickenham
Waterloo 10.27, Vauxhall 10.31, Clapham Junction 10.36 arrive Kingston 10.58 (Zone 6). Through Isabella Plantation, Pembroke Lodge Gardens for a picnic lunch in the Terrace Gardens. Along towpath to Richmond Bridge making our way through the gardens of Marble Hill House, Orleans House and York House with short visit to Eel Pie Island ending in Twickenham (Zone 5). Gentle undulations in morning, flat in afternoon. Drop out points.
About 7 miles E161 London A-Z
Led by Joyce Newport
Saturday 16 May Lenham to Hollingbourne
Victoria 8.55 (Ashford International service), Bromley South 9.12, Swanley 9.23 arrive Lenham 10.16. Buy return to Lenham. Alternatively, a little quicker but more expensive, St Pancras 9.07 arrive Ashford International 9.45. Change to 9.56 (Victoria service) arrive Lenham 10.09. A steady-paced undulating North Downs walk through the fields and woods of the Kent countryside. An early lunch after 3.8 miles at the Ringlestone Inn or bring a picnic. The walk includes several poorly maintained stiles which are not suitable for the less able walker.
About 9 miles E137/148 L189
Led by Jan C
Saturday 23 May Little Chalfont to Amersham
Marylebone 9.27 (Aylesbury Vale Parkway service), Harrow-on-the-Hill 9.39 arrive Chalfont & Latimer 9.58 (Zone 8). A mostly level steady-paced walk. From the station the walk goes down to Latimer House then over fields and along bridleways and water gardens to Chesham for lunch; several pubs and cafés or bring a picnic. After lunch continue across fields to Mayfield Farm, through several woods and downhill to Old Amersham (possibility of a tea stop) continuing through the churchyard and along the banks of the Misbourne River to the Martyrs Memorial. Through Parsonage Wood.to reach Amersham Station (Zone 9). Drop out possible after 6 miles at Chesham Station.
About 10.5 miles E172
Led Pauline L
Saturday 30 May Penshurst Circular
Charing Cross 10.04 (Dover Priory service), Waterloo East 10.07, London Bridge 10.13 arrive Tonbridge 10.47. Change to 11.01 (Redhill service) arrive Penshurst 11.09. A circular walk to Sevenoaks Weald via fields and farms. Generally flat terrain but there are some stiles on both the morning and afternoon walk. The morning walk is 4.5 miles. The afternoon walk is 5 miles. Lunch at Sevenoaks Weald; The Windmill Pub or a picnic nearby. No dropout points.
About 9.5 miles E147
Led by David M
JUNE
Saturday 6 June Leighton Buzzard to Cheddington
Euston 9.23 (Birmingham New Street service), Watford Junction 9.38, arrive Leighton Buzzard 9.54. Book return to Leighton Buzzard. A steady paced walk starting along the Grand Union Canal to Grove, then via Ledburn to Wing for Pub Lunch at “The Cock Inn” or picnic in Churchyard. Afternoon route via Mentmore.
About 10.5 miles. E192
Led by Sam F
Saturday 13 June Cobham Circular
Waterloo 8.53 (Guildford), Vauxhall 8.57, Clapham Junction 9.02 arrive Effingham Junction 9.45. Change to 9.52 (Surbiton service) arrive Cobham 9.55. This is a fairly level steady-paced walk, mostly through commons and woods, but there are several points of interest such as Cobham Mill, the 1624 Church Stile House, and the 12th century St Andrews Church. Lunch will be at the Bear pub, or picnic nearby. A drop out by bus from the pub to Cobham Station is possible.
About 10 miles. E146/161
Led by Josie R
Wednesday 17 June Leytonstone to Wanstead in Memory of Peter Harding
Meet 10.30 Leytonstone Station (Central Line Zone 4) outside Church Lane exit. A fairly level easy-paced walk though residential streets of the Browning Road conservation area, across Bush Wood, via Wanstead Flats to Wanstead Park for a break at the tea hut. The walk ends at Wanstead Station (Central Line Zone 4). There are numerous places of refreshment in the High Street and seats for picnics on the green.
About 5 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 20 June Oxford Circular
Paddington 9.22 (Oxford service), Reading 9.49 arrive Oxford 10.18. An easy-paced mostly level walk along the River Isis to Binsey passing the ruins of Godstow Nunnery for lunch at Wolvercote Green; Trout Inn or bring a picnic. Then along the Oxford Canal by Wolfson College by the River Cherwell through the University Parks passing the historic colleges. Drop out possible after lunch by bus to Oxford.
About 10 miles E180 L164
Led by Stephen R
Tuesday 23 June Croydon to Coulsdon
– The National Gallery Art Trail
Victoria 10.08 (Reigate service), Clapham Junction 10.15 arrive East Croydon 10.26 (Zone 5). The National Gallery has come to Croydon, and we hope to visit as many sites as possible on foot and using public transport. We’ll start by taking a tram to New Addington to see a painting outside the library and then return to Lloyd Park to start the trail on foot through Croydon Town centre to Croydon Minster where we’ll see most of the pieces. Then to Rotary Field, Purley to see another, finishing by bus to Coulsdon College for the last viewing. A moderately paced fairly level walk returning from Coulsdon (Zone 6).
About 5.5 miles E161 London A-Z
Led by Joyce N
Saturday 27 June Herne Bay to Birchington
St Pancras International 9.20 (Ramsgate service), Stratford International 9.27, Rochester 9.57 arrive Herne Bay 10.45. Buy return to Birchington. A fairly level easy-paced walk starting through Herne Bay and then along the coast path ascending steps to cliff top on the approach to Reculver for lunch with its towers and remains of roman fort wall; King Ethelbert pub, Two cafes with outdoor seats for picnics. Possible paddle in sea at Minnis Bay, Birchington.
About 10 miles E150
Led by David T
JULY
Saturday 4 JulyColchester to Wivenhoe
Liverpool Street 9.02 (Ipswich service), Stratford 9.09, arrive Colchester 10.04. Buy return to Wivenhoe. Leader will join train at Chelmsford. A steady paced walk through the Castle Park to Hythe, then along the river Colne (Walking/cycling Trail) to the attractive Quayside location of Wivenhoe for lunch. Pubs and cafe available or picnic in Churchyard. Possible drop out. Afternoon circular walk to Alresford Creek and it’s ruined Church, returning to Wivenhoe Station.
About 10.5 miles. E184
Led by Sam F
Saturday 11 July Wealdway Section 10 – Berwick Station to Eastbourne Golf Course
Victoria 8.54 (Ore Service), Clapham Junction 9.01, East Croydon 9.10 arrive Lewes 9.57. Change to 10.14 (Eastbourne Service) arrive Berwick 10.25. Buy return to Eastbourne. A steady-paced walk with several long steep sections passing the Long Man of Wilmington. A late lunch after 8 miles at Jevington; Eight Bells Pub or bring a picnic. Then steadily climbing up onto the South Downs before descending reaching Eastbourne Golf Course to take bus into Eastbourne. Possible drop out after 8 miles at Jevington.
About 12 miles OL25
Led by Stephen R
Wednesday 15 July Mottingham to Beckenham Hill
Charing Cross 9.50 (Gravesend service), Waterloo East 9.53, London Bridge 9.59 arrive Mottingham 10.17 (Zone 4). An easy-paced undulating walk following Section 9 of the Green Chain. Half of the walk is paved. From the station we cross Foxes Field, go by Grove Park Ditch, Upper Marvels Wood, Elmstead Woods, and residential streets to Beckenham Place Park for lunch at the café or bring a picnic.
About 7 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 18 July Wye to Etchinghill
St Pancras International 9.07 (Ramsgate service), Stratford International 9.14, arrive Ashford 9.45. Change to 9.57 (Ramsgate service) arrive Wye 10.03. Alternative a slower cheaper option Charing Cross 8.34 (Ramsgate service), Waterloo East 8.37, London Bridge 8.43 arrive Wye 10.03. Book return to Folkestone. A brisk paced hilly walk along a scenic section of the North Downs Way, starting with a walk through Wye and ascent of Wye Crown, then past the Devil’s Kneading Trough and down to Stowting before climbing again to Farthing Common. Views of Postling village and the Channel on the final ascent. Short picnic lunch. Return by bus from Etchinghill to Folkestone station. There are no convenient drop outs.
About 11 miles E138
Led by Maureen C and David B
Saturday 25 July Godalming Circular
Waterloo 8.55 (Portsmouth Harbour service),Clapham Junction 9.04, Woking 9.55, Guildford 10.03 arrive Godalming 10.11. A steady-paced undulating walk following the Navigators Way along the River Wey though woodlands. Lunch at Compton; The Withies Inn or bring a picnic. Then via Broadford and Peasmarsh returning to Godalming.
About 10 miles OL34 E145
Led by Marilyn and Bob H
Wednesday 29 July Hammersmith to Battersea Power Station
Meet 11.15 Hammersmith Station (District, Piccadilly lines Zone 2) between Tesco and Costa Coffee in station shopping area. A leafy, interesting and varied level paced riverside walk on good mud free paths from Hammersmith to Battersea Power Station (Northern Line Zone 1) via Putney where we will stop for lunch at St. Mary’s Church Cafe or bring a picnic. Plentiful drop-out points on our route.
About 7.5 miles London A-Z
Led by Marilyn Daish
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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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Stephen Ross (Walks Organiser)
