NOVEMBER
Saturday 1 November
Yalding to Borough Green
Charing Cross 9.04 (Dover Priory service), Waterloo East 9.07, London Bridge 9.13, Sevenoaks 9.37 arrive Paddock Wood 9.54. Change to 10.03 (Strood service) arrive Yalding at 10.10. Buy day return to Yalding. A moderately paced walk on gently undulating terrain in typical Wealden countryside. After a glimpse of the River Medway, we will head towards the lovely village of East Peckham for a picnic lunch and refreshments at the Swan on the Green. From here the route takes us through an orchard before ascending to Gower Hill and Mereworth Woods on the Wealdway footpath, leaving the path to finish the day at Borough Green.
About 9.5 miles E148 L188
Led by Maeve K
Saturday 8 November
Hertford East to Ware
Liverpool Street 9.12 Hertford East), Tottenham Hale 9.25, Cheshunt 9.39 arrive Hertford East 10.01. Buy return to Hertford East. A mainly level steady paced walk passing through meadows, woodland and attractive villages. Lunch after 6 miles at Thundridge, choice of The Feathers inn, Ermine’s Cafe or bring a picnic. The walk then follows similar terrain as the morning passing the ruins of St Mary and All Saints Church.
About 11 miles. E 194 L166
Led by Peter E
Saturday 15 November
Snodland Circular – In memory of John Hill
St Pancras 9.20 (Ramsgate service), Stratford International 9.27 arrive Strood 9.53. Change to 10.03 (Paddock Wood service) arrive Snodland 10.14. A moderately paced easy-going walk with tranquil views along the Pilgrims Way to Ryarsh for lunch; Duke of Wellington Pub or a picnic nearby. Return via Birling and the Ancient Church at Paddlesworth for tea stop in Snodland
About 8 miles E148/163 L178/188
Led by David T
Wednesday 19 November
Towers of London
Meet 11.00 Tower Hill Station (Circle and District Lines Zone 1).. A level easy-paced stroll along narrow lanes and alleyways, a grand tour of some of the most spectacular parts of the City of London. From the Tower of London and passing ancient church towers and modern towers of mammon, finishing at Bank Station (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City and DLR Zone 1). Coffee stop en route or bring a picnic.
About 4 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 22 November
Woldingham to Oxted
Victoria 9 20 (East Grinstead service), Clapham Junction 9.27, East Croydon 9.40, arriving Woldingham 9.56. Buy a return to Oxted. We start with a steady climb into Marden Park Woods to join the North Downs Way and continue through undulating woodland to a fine viewpoint at Gravelly Hill. We then descend to Godstone for lunch at the Hare and Hounds (other pubs available), the Blossom Brunch and Coffee cafe, or a picnic nearby. After lunch the landscape is open and dotted with small settlements. In wet weather, some chalk paths in the morning could be slippery, and there could be muddy stretches.
10.4 miles E146 L187
Led by Josie R
Saturday 29 November
Wadhurst to Tunbridge Wells
Charing Cross 9.15 (Hastings service), Waterloo East 9.18, London Bridge 9.24, Orpington 9.39, Sevenoaks 9.49 arrive Wadhurst 10.17. Buy a return to Wadhurst. A steady paced undulating High Weald walk with some fine views. The walk starts along the Sussex Border path and involves open ridges and wooded valleys. Lunch stop at the hilltop village of Fran, either the George Inn or the Abergavenny Arms or bring a picnic.
About 8.2 miles. E136 L188
Led by Jan C
DECEMBER
Saturday 6 December
Richmond to Hanwell
Meet 10.00 Richmond Station ((District, Mildmay lines National Rail Zone 4).over fairly level terrain with no stiles via Thames Path, Syon Park, Brentford, Grand Union Canal/River Brent with detour to Boston Manor, Elthorne Park, Osterley Park, Norwood Green, a further section of the Grand Union Canal past Three Bridges and Hanwell Locks, and a further section of the River Brent.Lunch after 4 miles at Boston Manor Café or bring a picnic. Drop-outs possible to Brentford Station (National Rail to Waterloo, Zone 4) and Boston Manor and Osterley Stations (both Piccadilly line, Zone 4). Finish at Hanwell Station (Elizabeth Line Zone 4)
About 11 miles E161/173 London A-Z
Led by Jane R
Wednesday 10 December
an early evening walk Bermondsey to Oxford Circus
Meet 4.30 Bermondsey Station (Jubilee Line, Zone 2). An easy-paced fairly level evening walk to see
the lit bridges and London’s Christmas Lights. We’ll follow the South Bank of the Thames to Hungerford Bridge cross over the River to Trafalgar Square and along Regent Street to finish at Oxford Circus.
About 4½ miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 13 December
Holborn to Bank
Meet 10.30 Holborn Station, (Central, Piccadilly Lines Zone 1) the Kingsway exit. A walk around The City of London visiting interesting churches, gardens, and peace memorials. Lunch at West Smithfield cafés and pubs or picnic in the garden of Stephen Bartholomew the Great. Finish Bank Station (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City and DLR Lines Zone 1)
About 6 miles London A-Z
Led Pauline L
Thursday 18 December
Kingston Christmas Market
Waterloo 10.27, Vauxhall 10.31, Clapham Junction 10.36 arrive Kingston 10.58. Where leader will meet the group. A level easy-paced circular walk starting at the attractive Kingston Christmas Market, then along the towpath to Teddington Lock. Thereafter to Bushey Park with lunch stop at The Pheasantry then Home Park back to Kingston. Drop outs possible at Teddington Station after 3.5 miles or bus at Home Park.
About 7 miles London A-Z
Led by Joyce N
Saturday 20 December
Battersea to Morden
Meet 9:40 Battersea Power Station (Northern Line Zone 1). A fairly level urban walk following the River Wandle. Lunch at en route, bring a picnic. Drop out possible after 7.8 miles at Colliers Wood Station. Finish at Morden Station (Northern Line Zone 4)
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Saturday 27 December
Blackheath to North Greenwich + Extension to Woolwich
Charing Cross 10.25 (Dartford service), Waterloo East 10.28, London Bridge 10.34, Lewisham 10.42 arrive Blackheath 10.45 (Zone 3). An easy-paced walk mostly on good paths. From the pretty village of Blackheath, crossing the heath to the historic and beautiful Greenwich Park with spectacular views, dropping down to Greenwich and continuing along the Thames Path to North Greenwich (Jubilee Line Zone 2/3). For the hardy walkers there’s the option to continue to Woolwich (Elizabeth Line Zone 3). Lunch near the Cutty Sark; cafés, pub or bring a picnic.
About 6 miles to North Greenwich an extra 2 to Woolwich London A-Z
Led by Glynis T
JANUARY
Saturday 3 January
Bostall Heath to Mottingham
Meet 10.30 Woolwich Station (Elizabeth line Zone 4). Take Bus 99 from Stop K to Longleigh Lane. An easy-paced undulating walk following sections 3 and 6 of the Green Chain through south-east London including woodland, parks, open grassland and pleasant roads. Lunch at Oxleas Wood Café or bring a picnic. Then via Avery Hill Park and Eltham Palace to Mottingham Station (National Rail Zone 4).
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 10 January
Hemel Hempstead to Kings Langley
Euston 9.39 (Milton Keynes Central service), Harrow & Wealdstone 9.51 Watford Junction 10.00 arrive Hemel Hempstead 10.12 Buy return to Hemel Hempstead. An average-paced walk following the Hertfordshire Way. We start along the canal to Bovington with its topiary-filled churchyard (bring a snack & drink), then onto a late lunch at Chipperfield Common (pub, café or picnic). A short after lunch section across the common and through woods and fields to Kings Langley. Gentle, undulating countryside. Drop out around 6 miles by bus at Chipperfield Common (to be checked)
About 9½ miles E182 L166
Led by Maureen C & David B
Saturday 17 January
Windsor Circular
Liverpool Street 9.20 (Elizabeth Line Maidenhead service), Farringdon 9.23, Tottenham Court Road 9.26, Paddington 9.32, Ealing Broadway 9.41 arrive Slough 10.01 Change to 10.10 Windsor & Eton Central arrive 10.16. A fairly level easy-paced walk by Windsor Castle and up through Windsor Great Park to Old Windsor for lunch at the Fox & Castle or bring a picnic. Then returning to Windsor via the Thames Path.
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Ken P
Saturday 24 January
Woolwich Arsenal to Surrey Quays
Meet 10.00 Woolwich Station (Elizabeth Line Zone 4). A fairly level steady-paced stile free Thames path walk via the Barrier and North Greenwich Peninsular Dome, to Greenwich Park for Lunch at Pavilion Cafe near Observatory or bring picnic. Can break off afterwards at Cutty Sark DLR Station. Continue along Thames to Greenland Dock, returning from Surrey Quays Station (Windrush Line Zone 2).
About 10.5 miles. London A-Z
Led by Sam Fenn
Saturday 31 January – No Walk – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2.30pm at St Aloysius R C Church Hall, 20 Phoenix Road, London NW1 1TA
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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Stephen Ross (Walks Organiser)
