JULY
Saturday 27 July New Barnet to Finchley Central
Due to closure of the Piccadilly Line rather than use the replacement bus service from Finsbury Park to Cockfosters we have opted to start the walk from New Barnet Station.
National Rail Service: Moorgate 9.27am, Highbury and Islington 9.35am , Finsbury Park at 9.42am arriving at New Barnet 9.57am. A walk combining sections of the London Loop and the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. From New Barnet Station we walk through Monken Hadley before turning south and joining the Dollis Brook (which eventually becomes the River Brent), walking through woodlands and parks. Finish at Finchley Central (Northern line, Zone 4). Mostly gravel or hard surface paths, but one or two muddy sections. No stiles, and several drop out points. Lunch at Totteridge and Whetstone, pubs and cafes, or bring a picnic.
About 9½ miles. E173, L176, London A-Z.
Led by Poppy and Quentin P
AUGUST
Saturday 3 August Wolverton Circular
Euston 9.56 (Birmingham New Street service), Bletchley 10.32, Milton Keynes Central 10.38 arrive Wolverton 10.42 where the Leader joins. A fairly level steady-paced walk along the River Ouse valley crossing the Iron Tank Aqueduct for an early lunch at the Navigation Inn near Cosgrove or bring a picnic. Then via Old Wolverton Medieval Village and the disused canal back to Wolverton station.
About 10 miles E192 L152
Led by Ken P
Saturday 10 August Ely Circular
Kings Cross 9.12 (Ely service Plat 9), Cambridge 10.05 arrive Ely 10.25. A moderately paced level walk. With constant birdsong, open skies and tree lined distant horizons that makes this an atmospheric walk across the Cambridgeshire fens. Lunch at Stretham, the Red Lion pub or bring a picnic, also there’s a small village shop. The walk continues through the fens to the city of Ely passing the cathedral and along the meadows of the Great Ouse.
About 12 miles. E226, L143.
Led by Peter E
Saturday 17 August Faversham to Whitstable
Victoria 9.10 (Ramsgate service Plat 5), Bromley South 9.27, Rochester 9.53 arrive at Faversham 10.25 where the leader will join the group. Buy return to Whitstable. A moderately paced fairly level walk initially through historic Faversham to the River Swale estuary and then via the coast and marshes to Seasalter for lunch pub, café or picnic on the beach. Then onwards along the coastal path to Whitstable with its many tea rooms.
About 11 miles E149 L178
Led by David T
Monday 19 August Tring Circular
Euston 10.24 (Tring service), Harrow & Wealdstone 10.36, Watford Junction 10.43, Hemel Hempstead 10.51 arrive Tring 11.02. An undulating steady-paced walk taking in two nature reserves; Aldbury Nowers and College Lake including a wildlife garden and bird hides, bring binoculars. Lunch at the good value volunteer run College Lake Visitor Centre Café, or plenty of seats for your own picnics. Possible drop out after 5 miles by getting bus to Tring near College Lake. The walk can be extended to include a two mile walk around College Lake, including visiting the Goddard memorial bench. Easy return along Grand Union Canal for anyone who wants to walk back earlier.
About 8 miles E181 L165
Led by Gillian G & John S
Saturday 24 August Brookmans Park Circular
Moorgate 9.27 (Welwyn Garden City service) Highbury & Islington 9.35, Finsbury Park 9.42, Alexandra Palace, 9.49, New Southgate 9.58, Potters Bar 10.04 arrive Brookmans Park 10.07. An undulating steady-paced walk along field side paths and woodlands. Lunch at the Black Horse pub South Mimms or bring a picnic. Return via St. Mary’s church and North Mymms
About 7 miles E173/182 L166/174
Led by Roddy E
Summer Bank Holiday Monday 26 August
Gomshall to Guildford
Waterloo 8.45 (Portsmouth & Southsea service), Clapham Junction 9.13, Woking 9.13 arrive Guildford 9.23. Change to 9.32 (Gatwick Airport service Plat 4) arrive Gomshall 9.47. Buy return to Gomshall. A steady-paced fairly level walk with one short steep section. Crossing fields to Shere on the Tilling Bourne stream then via Albury Park through Blackheath Common to follow the Downs Link Path up to Chinthurst Hill Tower before dropping down to the River Wey for the final stretch to Guildford. Lunch will be a picnic on benches around Blackheath Village Cricket Club ground. Alas the former Queen Victoria Pub is no more but there may be a coffee van in the pub’s former car park. Drop out possible from Shalford Station after 9 miles.
About 11 miles E145 L186/7
Led by Stephen R on the day 07540 437466
Saturday 31 August
Sandling to Folkestone via the North Downs Way
Charing Cross 9.04 (Dover Priory service, Plat 6), Waterloo East 9.07, London Bridge 9.13 (Plat 7), Sevenoaks 9.38, Ashford International 10.25, arrive Sandling 10.36. Buy return to Folkestone: Alternatively, St Pancras 9.40 (Margate service Plat 13), Stratford International 9.48, arrive Ashford 10.18. Change to 10.25 (Dover Priory service Plat 5). Return to Folkestone with railcard £27.15. A moderately-paced walk via an ascent of Tolsford Hill and descent into and climb out of the Elham Valley to join the largely level North Downs Way heading east along the side of the escarpment with views out over the coast, the English Channel, the Channel Tunnel Rail Terminal, then descending through Folkestone Warren to pick up the England Coast Path to Folkestone’s seafront. Early lunch at The Gatekeeper Inn, Etchinghill or picnic en route later if the weather is fine. Plentiful tea options in Folkestone.
About 11 miles E138 L179/189
Led by Jane R on the day 07906 987503
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 4 September Hammersmith to Richmond
Meet 12.00 Hammersmith Station (District, Hammersmith & City & Piccadilly lines Zone 2) by Costa Coffee in station shopping area. A level easy-paced walk along a beautiful stretch of the Thames towpath to Richmond. Early lunch at a riverside pub in Barnes, then on past Kew to Richmond along one of the most secluded stretches of the Thames, finishing the walk at Richmond Station (District, Overground and National Rail Zone 4). Drop outs possible at Barnes and Kew Bridge.
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Marilyn D 07971 013487 (on the day only)
Saturday 7 September Cheam to Kingston
Victoria 10.11 (Dorking Main service Plat 11), Clapham Junction 10.18 arrive Cheam 10.46. A fairly level easy-paced walk through Nonsuch Park to Ewell where the Hogsmill River, a chalk stream, is born from a spring. We will then follow the river to Kingston where it goes into the Thames. The lunch stop is in Bourne Hall Park, there are benches by the lake and a cafe. Drop out possible after 7 miles at Berrylands station.
About 9 miles London A-Z
Led by Pauline L
Wednesday 11 September Eltham to Greenwich
Cannon Street 10.15 (Plat 1), London Bridge 10.20 (Plat 1), Lewisham 10.32 arrive Eltham 10.41 (Zone 4). This walk was planned to be part of the Green Chain Walk but was never signposted, however Inner London Ramblers have now published the directions on their website. Via Eltham Palace, Sutcliffe Park, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, where we shall have a break (pubs cafes and picnic places). Then via Greenwich Park to Greenwich, choice of returning from either Cutty Sark DLR Station or the mainline Station. Walk will be taken at a leisurely pace. Mainly level except for rather steep descent in Greenwich Park.
About 6½ miles London A-Z
Led by Peter H on the day 07456 502096
Saturday 14 September East Croydon to Carshalton
Victoria 9.38 (Reigate service Plat 12), Clapham Junction 9.45 arrive East Croydon 9.56 (Zone 5). An easy-paced level walk passing many interesting historic features including Grade II Carew Manor House with its Dovecote and watermills. Lunch: a picnic by Carshalton Ponds where you may have time to visit the Sutton Ecology Centre or Honeywood Museum which has a café. In the afternoon, as this is a Heritage Open Day there’s an opportunity to visit unique Carshalton Water Tower, then through Carshalton Park with it’s grotto and a visit to Art and Crafts Little Holland House, finishing at Carshalton Beeches Station (Zone 5). Admission to both the Water Tower and Little Holland House are free.
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R on the day 07540 437466
Saturday 21 September Seer Green Circular
Marylebone 10.07 (Oxford service), Wembley Stadium 10.18 arrive Seer Green 10.39.
Lunch Chalfont Saint Giles. Cafe and pubs available. Drop out possible. Coffee stop at Jolly Cricketers pub. We pass John Milton’s cottage and will see old Quaker Meeting House.
About 9½ miles E172 L175/6
Led by Desiree Lukomona
Saturday 28 September Mortimer to Aldermaston
Paddington 9.32 (Gloucester service Plat 1) arrive Reading 9.55. Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service Plat 2) arrive Mortimer 10.20. Buy return to Mortimer. Alternatively, Farringdon 8.38 (Elizabeth line Plat B), Tottenham Court Road 8.41 (Plat B), Paddington 8.47 (Plat B), Ealing Broadway 8.56 arrive Reading 9.40. Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service Plat 2) arrive Mortimer 10.20. Buy two singles, Reading to Mortimer and Aldermaston to Reading. A moderately paced walk following a clear stream, Foundry Brook, to the site of the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. Lunch at Calleva Arms or bring a picnic, The walk continues through woods of Scots pine and gorse commons. Possible tea stop at Kennet & Avon Canal Trust centre at Aldermaston Wharf depending on time.
About 10 miles E159
Led by Jan C
OCTOBER
Saturday 5 October Highgate to Manor House
Meet 10.30 Highgate Station, Priory Gardens Entrance (Northern Line Zone 3). An easy-paced undulating walk around Queens Wood, Crouch End Open Space (CREOS) and Highgate Wood, then via the Northern Parkland Walk to Alexandra Park for lunch by the lake; café or bring a picnic. After lunch head east to join New River Path, south via Finsbury Park and Woodberry Wetlands, ending at Manor House Station (Piccadilly Line, Zone 3). Several drop outs possible.
About 9 miles London A-Z
Led by Poppy and Quentin P
Saturday 12 October Bayford Circular
Moorgate 9.42 (Stevenage service), Highbury & Islington 9.50, Finsbury Park 9.57, Enfield Chase 10.17 arrive Bayford 10.29. An easy-paced gently undulating walk via Essendon and Little Berkhamsted. Lunch at Essendon; Five Horseshoes or bring a picnic.
About 8 miles E174/182 L166
Led by Marilyn & Bob H
Wednesday 16 October The Great Trees of London
Meet 10.30 St Pancras (Zone 1) at the John Betjeman statue on the upper level of the station. A circular walk around central London taking in eight of the capital’s Great Trees. Lunch in St James’s Park café or picnic. A level easy-paced mostly on pavements. Many drop-outs possible.
About 11 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R on the day 07540 437466
Saturday 19 October Wivelsfield to Haywards Heath
St Pancras 9.20 (Brighton service Plat A), Farringdon 9.24, Blackfriars 9.29, London Bridge 9.35 (Plat 4) East Croydon 9.49 arrive Wivelsfield 10.26. Buy a return to Wivelsfield. An undulating walk crossing many streams, woods and farmland through the Bedelands Farm Local Nature Reserve. Lunch at Cuckfield; several pubs and cafes, or a picnic in the nearby Church area. Thereafter, we follow the High Weald Landscape Trail passing through Whitemans Green and the hamlet of Brook Street to Borde Hill Garden, a set of formal gardens and parkland, before reaching the outskirts of Haywards Heath.
About 11½ miles E135 OL34
Led by Josie R
Saturday 26 October
Tonbridge to Ashurst – Wealdway Sections 4 and 5 (Part)
Charing Cross 9.04 (Dover Priory service), London Bridge 9.13 (Plat 7) arrive Tonbridge 9.46. Buy return to Ashurst. An undulating brisk-paced walk via Lower Haysden, Bidborough and Modest Corner for lunch at Speldhurst; George & Dragon Pub or bring a picnic. Then to Fordcombe and Stone Cross to Ashurst Station.
About 11 miles E147 L188
Led by Stephen R on the day 07540 437466
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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 our 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)
