APRIL
Wednesday 23 April Highgate to Kenwood House
Meet 10.30 Highgate Station (Northern Line High Barnet Branch Zone 3). An easy-paced initially undulating potentially muddy walk through the local CREOS Nature Reserve, for possible coffee stop in Queens Woods. Then via Highgate Woods along attractive suburban streets via Athlone House Gardens to see the azaleas and onto Hampstead Heath for lunch at Kenwood House or bring a picnic. Buses to Golders Green or to Archway Station.
Possible 3 mile extension to Golders Green Station (Northern Line Zone 3)
About 5.5 miles London A-Z
Led by Desiree L.
Saturday 26 April
Manningtree to Dedham and Flatford Mill circular.
9.00 Liverpool Street (Norwich service) Chelmsford 9.28 arrive Manningtree 9.55 where leader meets the group. A moderately paced fairly level walk to Denham for lunch, pub, café or a picnic in Churchyard. Afternoon route via Stratford St Mary, East Bergholt Church then stopping for Tea at Flatford Mill by Willy Lott’s
Cottage on River Stour.
About 12 miles E184, L168/9
Led by Sam F.
Wednesday 30 April Leytonstone to Wanstead
Meet 10.30 Leytonstone Station (Central Line Zones 3 and 4) outside Church Lane exit. Walk via Wanstead Flats and Jubilee Pond to Wanstead Park for a break at the tea hut, then to Chalet Wood where
hopefully there will be display of bluebells. 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 Peter H
MAY
Saturday 3 May
Harpenden to St Albans
St Pancras 9.51 (Bedford service Thameslink), West Hampstead Thameslink 9.59 arrive Harpenden 10.17. Buy return to Harpenden. A moderately paced walk with lots of variety. Substantial areas of level ground with a few modest inclines. The walk includes common land and a new forest before our lunch/picnic stop at Sandridge village with its Norman church, pubs or bring a picnic. In the afternoon the route takes us through the Childwickbury Estate, passing the lovely church of St Mary’s and the house where Stanley Kubrick lived, before finishing at the historic city of St Albans.
About 11 miles E182 L166
Led by Maeve K
Thursday 8 May
Kingston to Twickenham
Waterloo 10.27, Vauxhall 10.31, Clapham Junction 10.36 arrive Kingston 10.58. Through Isabella Plantation, Pembroke Lodge Gardens and Terrace Gardens, with lunch stop at Hollyhock Cafe. 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. Gentle undulations in morning, flat in afternoon. Drop out points.
About 7 miles E161 London A-Z
Led by Joyce N
Saturday 10 May
Burgess Hill to Lewes
Finsbury Park 8.52 (Brighton service Thameslink), St Pancras 9.00, Blackfriars 9.09, London Bridge 9.15, East Croydon 9.29 arrive Burgess Hill 10.06. Buy return to Lewes. A moderately paced walk mainly gently undulating, apart from a steepish ascent onto Mount Harry over varied terrain via Ditchling Windmill, Ditchling village, Streat, East Chiltington, Warningore Farm, Mount Harry, Offham Church and Landport. Lunch at East Chiltington after 6 miles. Bring a picnic to eat at the Church or The Jolly Sportsman pub,
a 4 minute walk away. East Chiltington is also a drop-out point by bus to Plumpton Station.
About 12 miles EOL11, L198
Led by Jane R
Wednesday 14 May
Kings Cross to Baker Street
Meet 11.30 Kings Cross Station Main Western Concourse by the statue ofSir Nigel Gresley near the ticket office. An easy-paced stile free walk mostly on paved paths starting along the Regents Canal to Regents Park, then up Primrose Hill and back through Regents Park to Baker Street.
About 4 miles London A-Z
Led by John H
Saturday 17 May
Harlington to Flitwick
St. Pancras 9.36 (Bedford service Thameslink), St Albans 9.55 arrive Harlington 10.20. Buy return to Flitwick. A moderately paced fairly level walk with a couple of minor hills. We’ll be passing the Iron Age hill fort at Sharpenhoe Clappers and following the John Bunyan trail to Pulloxhill for lunch at the Cross Keys pub or a picnic in the churchyard. The walk continues to Flitton and then through the Flitwick nature reserve.
About 10.5 miles E 193 L153
Led by Peter E
Saturday 24 May
Newport to Audley End
Liverpool Street 9.28 (Cambridge North service), Tottenham Hale 9.40, Cheshunt 9.48 arrive Newport 10.27. Buy return ticket to Audley End. The walk passes through several pretty Essex villages in six parishes, each with an interesting church and consists of undulating paths, bridleways and byways with a few quiet lanes. There are two stiles. The lunch stop is five miles into the walk at the Fox and Hounds in Clavering Village. The walk finishes at Audley End Station which is in the village of Wendens Ambo.
About 10.8 miles E19
Led by Pauline L
Wednesday 28 May
Lancaster Gate to Blackfriars
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 cafe or picnic, Green Park, St. James’s Park, Trafalgar Square, before dropping down to Embankment Gardens and a wander through the Inns of Court and Inner Temple Gardens. Walk ends at Blackfriars Station (Thameslink and District line, Zone 1). Many drop-outs possible
About 7 miles London A-Z
Led by Marilyn D
Saturday 31 May
Wrabness to Manningtree
Liverpool Street 9.00 (Norwich service), Chelmsford 9.28 Colchester 9.47 arrive Manningtree9.55. Where leader joins the group. Change to 10.00 (Harwich service) arrive Wrabness 10.09. A steady-paced fairly level walk via Essex Way shoreline path to Bradfield for a picnic lunch in the churchyard, campsite on the Green or the Village Pub which does not serve food but where the Landlady is happy for walkers to eat their own food providing they buy a drink. Coffee is available. Afternoon walk via the three Mistley churches and Manningtree High Street (The smallest town in the UK)
About 11 miles E168/184 L169
Led by Sam F
JUNE
Saturday 7 June
Bayford Circular
Moorgate 9.42 (Stevenage service), Highbury & Islington 9.50, Finsbury Park 9.57, Alexandra Palace 10.05, Enfield Chase 10.17 arrive Bayford 10.29. Buy return to Bayford. An easy-paced gently undulating walk via Essendon and Little erkhamsted. Lunch at Essendon; Five Horseshoes or bring a picnic.
About 8 miles E174/182 L166
Led by Marilyn & Bob H
Saturday 14 June
Buxted to East Hoathly – Wealdway Section 7
London Bridge 9.07 (Uckfield Service), East Croydon 9.22 arrive Buxted 10.16. Buy return to Uckfield. An undulating steady-paced walk with some steep sections via Buxted Park, skirting Uckfield, passing Tickeridge Mill for an early lunch at the village of Blackboys, pub or bring a picnic. After lunch via Newplace Farm and the large ponds, relics of the Wealden iron industry finishing the walk at East Hoathly to take Bus 54 to Uckfield Station.
About 9 miles E135 L198
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
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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)
