JULY
Saturday 25 July
Godalming Circular -updated 19 July
Instead of starting from Godalming, the walk will now start from Farncombe, reducing the distance to about 9 miles. Revised train time:-Waterloo 9.00 (Portsmouth service), Woking 9.25, Guildford 9.33 arrive Farncombe 9.39. Buy return to Godalming.
It’s suggested that due to some muddy areas and narrow boards, walkers should bring poles and wear walking shoes.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 9 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 D
AUGUST
Saturday 1 August
Berkhamsted to Tring
Euston 9.24 (Tring service), Harrow & Wealdstone, Watford Junction 9.43 arrive Berkhamsted 9.56. Book return ticket to Tring. A leisurely-paced undulating walk with two short steep hill climbs in the morning.
Route via Frithsden Beeches with glimpses of Ashridge College and sweeping views along Golden Valley. Then on to Little Gaddesden Church to see Egerton Family Chapel. Pub lunch in village at “The Bridgewater Arms” or picnic on benches outside shop and pub. Afternoon along Princes Riding to Bridgewater Monument and National Trust cafe. Opportunity to climb tower. Then descend to Aldbury.
About 9.5 miles
Led by Sam F
Saturday 8 August
Richmond Circular
Waterloo 10.03 (Windsor & Eton Riverside service), Vauxhall 10.07, Clapham Junction 10.13 arrive Richmond 10.23. A fairly level easy-paced stile free walk, up Richmond Hill across Richmond Park to Teddington for lunch; cafés pubs or bring a picnic. Return to Richmond along the Thames Path.
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Ken P
Saturday 15 August
Ingatestone Circular
Liverpool Street 9.48 (Braintree service), Stratford 9.55, Shenfield 10.11 arrive Ingatestone 10.15. A steady paced walk through pleasant Essex farmland, mainly flat but with a few gentle hills, across fields and enclosed rather overgrown paths. Several rather high stiles. The morning takes us on a loop south towards Billericay passing Ingatestone Hall, through Remus Animal Sanctuary and many horse paddocks. Lunch at the village of Stock with its centuries-old church; two pubs and the delightful Dandelion and Burdock café or a picnic in the churchyard. The afternoon route goes directly back to Ingatestone passing Imphy Hall and a pleasant hilltop Church. Drop out possible after 5 miles from Stock by bus to Billericay Station.
About 8.5 miles E175 L167
Led by Roddy E
Wednesday 19 August
Lancaster Gate to Trafalgar Square
Meet 11.30 Lancaster Gate Station (Central Line Zone 1). An easy-paced flat walk through London Parks; Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park where we will stop for lunch at the park café or bring a picnic. Then on to Green Park, St. James’s Park and Trafalgar Square.
About 5 miles London A-Z
Led by Marilyn D
Saturday 22 August
Tilbury Town to Stanford-le-Hope
Fenchurch Street 9.53 (Shoeburyness service), West Ham 10.03, Barking 10.08 arrive Tilbury Town10.33. By return to Stanford-le-Hope A fairly level moderately paced walk following the England Coast Path passing Tilbury Fort and Coalhouse Fort and crossing the attractive East Tilbury Marshes and Stanford Warren Nature Reserve, to arrive at Mucking Church and Stanford-le-Hope town. Lunch at Coalhouse Fort café and toilets or bring own picnic. Drop out possible after lunch to East Tilbury Station.
About 10.5 miles E162/163, L177/178.
Led Pauline L
Saturday 29 August
Wheathampstead Figure of Eight
St Pancras 9.21 (Bedford service Plat B), West Hampstead Thameslink 9.29 arrive St Albans City 9.41. Change 9.48 to Bus 357 (Harpenden service) to Wheathampstead Church, arriving 10.19. Buy return to St Albans. Through varied but undemanding countryside. The morning will include Gustard Wood and Mackerye End, the afternoon; Nomansland and Devil’s Dyke. Lunch at Wheathampstead; pubs or churchyard for picnics. Drop out possible at lunch.
About 12 miles E182, L166
Led by Josie R
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5 September
Chappel & Wakes Colne to Bures
Liverpool Street 9.02 (Ipswich service) Stratford 9.09, Shenfield 9.25, Chelmsford 9.34 arrive Marks Tey 9.57. Change to 10.01 (Sudbury service) arrive Chappel & Wakes Colne 10.07 Buy return to Bures. A steady paced undulating walk through the delightful Colne Valley offering a variety of scenery, passing through woods and farms by thatched barns and cottages. Lunch after 6 miles at the Five Bells, Colne Engaine or bring a picnic. Afternoon via Halstead and Prestons Lake to Bures. Drop out possible at lunch by walking a mile to take a bus to Chappel & Wakes Colne station.
About 11 miles E195/6
Led by Peter E
Saturday 12 September
Bow Brickhill to Leighton Buzzard
Euston 9.56 (Birmingham New Street service), arrive Bletchley 10.31. Change to 10.52 (Bedford service) arrive Bow Brickhill 10.58. Buy return to Bow Brickhill. A moderately-paced walk over gently undulating terrain via Back Wood, Broomhill Wood and Duncombe Wood to the lunch stop at Great Brickhill; The Old Red Lion or bring a picnic. Then continuing southerly through Rushmere Park, picking up the Greensand Ridge Walk to Leighton Buzzard Station via Rushmere, beside the River Ouzel and along the Grand Union Canal towpath
About 10 miles E192, L165
Led by Jane R
Saturday 19 September
Hever Circular
London Bridge 9.07 (Uckfield service), East Croydon 9.22, arrive Hever 9.49. A long field-based walk in Kent with some steep inclines and several stiles some of which are poorly maintained. Along the Sussex Border Path and Eden Valley Walk. Lunch after 6 miles at the Fountain in Cowden or bring a picnic to eat in the churchyard. Drop out possible via Cowden station. After lunch along Kent Water to Hoath corner and near Hever Castle on the final stretch.
About 13.5 miles E171
Led by Azarel S
Wednesday 23 September
Theobalds Grove to Crews Hill
Liverpool Street 10.13 (Cheshunt service), Seven Sisters 10.31 arrive Theobalds Grove 10.47 (Zone 7) An easy-paced fairly level walk on quiet roads and a few footpaths through Cecil Park, the site of James 1 palace for a coffee break at the park café. Then through Theobalds Park to check-out the Club’s 70th anniversary tree, via Wood Green farm to Goffs Oak for lunch at the café or bring a picnic before concluding the walk at Crews Hill station (Zone 6).
About 9 miles London A-Z
Led by Desiree L
Saturday 26 September
Effingham Junction Circular
Waterloo 8.53 (Guildford service), Vauxhall 8.57, Clapham Junction 9.02 arrive Effingham Junction 9.53 A fairly level steady-paced walk to West Horsley Place then Effingham Village for pub lunch at the Plough or picnic nearby. Afternoon route via Great Bookham common. Drop out possible near Bookham Station after 9 miles. for hourly return service to London or Bus to Epsom.
About 11.5 miles E146
Led by Sam F
OCTOBER
Saturday 3 October
Henley Circular via Great Wood
Farringdon 9.08 (Elizabeth Line Reading service Plat B), Tottenham Court Road 9.11 (Plat B), Paddington 9.17 (Plat B), Ealing Broadway 9.26 (Plat 3) arrive Twyford 10.05, Change to 10.15 (Henley service Plat 1) arrive Henley 10.27. With Freedom Pass buy return from Twyford to Henley. A steady-paced stile-free walk, undulating in the morning up above Henley through Great Wood before dropping down to the quaint well-preserved hamlet of Hambleden for a late lunch at the Stag & Huntsman or bring a picnic. After lunch we make our way to the Thames to cross it on the impressive Hambleden Weir and follow the river the 2½ miles back to Henley.
About 10 miles E171, L175
Led by Jan C
Saturday 10 October
Chilham to Canterbury
St Pancras Station 9.07 (Ramsgate Service), Stratford International 9.14 arrive Ashford 9.45. Change to 9.57 (Ramsgate service) arrive Chilham 10.10. Alternatively, Charing Cross 8.34, Waterloo East 8.37, London Bridge 8.43 arrive Chilham 10.10. Buy return to Canterbury West. An average-paced walk following the North Downs Way, through orchards, passing through Old Wives Lees village and No Mans Orchard Nature Reserve. Several hilly but short ascents. Bring a picnic lunch for break near Chartham Hatch. We arrive in Canterbury in time for a cup of tea.
About 9 miles E150, L179
Led by Maureen C and David B
Wednesday 14 October
Beckenham Junction to Crystal Palace
Victoria 10.27 (Orpington service), Brixton 10.34 arrive Beckenham Junction 10.50 (Zone 4). A fairly level easy-paced following Section 10 of the Green Chain mostly on paved paths. Whilst largely urban, the section is very pleasant, highly affluent, and contains much parkland. Sites along our route include Cator Park and Penge East Station. We complete our walk at Crystal Palace Park café’s or bring a picnic. Then passing the dinosaurs to Crystal Palace Station (Zones 3/4)
About 5 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 17 October
West Malling Circular
Charing Cross 9.29 (Maidstone East service), Waterloo East 9.32, London Bridge 9.38 arrive West Malling 10.23. An undulating steady-paced walk via Manor Park and Well Street to East Malling for lunch at the King & Queen Pub or Seats Café or bring a picnic. Then via Mill Street, Clare Lake and Lucks Hill to West Malling.
About 8 miles E148
Led by David T
Saturday 24 October
Reading to Henley
Paddington 9.22 (Oxford service) arrive Reading 9.49. Buy return to Henley. Alternatively, take the slower but free with Freedom Pass Elizabeth Line service. Tottenham Court Road 8.41 (Reading service), Paddington 8.47, Ealing Broadway 8.56 arrive Reading 9.41. A fairly level steady-paced walk along a pleasant section of the River Thames. From Reading we join the Thames towards Sonning for lunch after 7 miles at Shiplake; The Baskerville Arms or bring a picnic. Then on to Henley. Drop out possible from Shiplake Station.
About 10.5 miles E171, L175
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 31 October
Chesham Circular
Marylebone 9.27 (Aylesbury Vale Parkway service) Harrow-on-the-Hill 9.39 arrive Chalfont & Latimer 9.58Change to 10:10 Metropolitan line arrive Chesham 10.17. An undulating steady-paced walk in the Buckinghamshire countryside though fields and woods with poorly maintained stiles via Black Grove, Bellow Wood, The Lee and Ballinger. Lunch after 5.5 miles at the Cock and Rabbit or bring a picnic. Then via Hyde Heath to Chesham. Possible drop out after lunch by bus to Chesham.
About 11.8 miles E172
Led by Azarel S
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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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Please note that the Club is not liable or responsible for an individual’s personal safety. |
Stephen Ross (Walks Organiser)
