MARCH
Saturday 21 March (WALK CHANGED ON 16/3/26)
Mortimer Circular
Paddington 9.32 (Cheltenham Spa service) arrive Reading 9.55. Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service) arrive Mortimer 10.20. For a slighter cheaper slower journey, with a Freedom Pass take the Elizabeth Line from Tottenham Court Road 8.41(Reading service) arrive Reading 9.40 Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service) arrive Mortimer 10.20. A steady-paced undulating walk through meadows and woodland. The walk passes through the Roman town of Calleva, and we’ll have the chance to visit the amphitheatre. Lunch after 6.5 miles at the Horse and Groom pub or have a picnic in the park, there’s a small Morrisons that serves coffee. Drop out possible, bus 2 or 2a every 30 minutes to Reading. The walk continues through Wokefield Common and Wheats Farm back to Mortimer.
About 11 miles E159 L175 Led by Peter E
Wednesday 25 March
Mottingham Circular
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 7 and part of 6 of the Green Chain. From the station we make our way via Shepherdleas Wood, then following the route of the Shuttle Riverway to Avery Hill Park for lunch at the café or bring a picnic. After lunch passing Charlton Athletics’ training ground via New Eltham and Greenwich Council’s former nuclear bunker and the Tarn to complete the walk back at Mottingham Station. Several drop-out points.
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 28 March
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 finishes at Hollingbourne where there are several opportunities for further refreshment. 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
APRIL
Saturday 4 April
Dover to Deal
St Pancras 9.07 (Ramsgate service), Stratford International 9.14, Ashford 9.47, arrive Dover Priory 10.13. Buy return to Deal. The walk will involve a climb out of Dover followed by a cliff-top walk passing the South Foreland lighthouse for lunch at St. Margaret-at-Cliffe; Pines Garden Tea Room, The Coastguard Pub or bring a picnic. After that we go back up along the top of the cliff and then drop down to beach level at Kingsdown for the final level stretch along the coastal path passing Walmer and Deal Castles to the Pier at Deal.
About 11miles. E138/150 L179
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 11 April
White Notley Circular
Liverpool Street 9.48 (Braintree service), Stratford 9.55, Shenfield 10.11 arrive White Notley 10.41. Leader joins train at Chelmsford. A steady paced undulating walk along bridleways and field paths to Terling for lunch after 6.5 miles Owls Hill Tea room or the Rayleigh Arms. Picnic seat nearby. Afternoon route via Fairstead Church. The train service is hourly back to London, but “Cross Keys” pub is open near station serving coffee.
About 11 miles E183
Led by Sam F
Wednesday 15 April
West Malling Circular
Charing Cross 10.29 (Maidstone East service), Waterloo East 10.32, London Bridge 10.38, arrive West Malling 11.22. Freedom pass takes us to Swanley. An easy-paced undulating walk. Via, ancient manor parkland to St Leonard s Tower and across agricultural farmland to Offham village for lunch; Kings Arms(varied menu) or picnic on the Green. Return to West Malling for tea.
About 6.5 miles E148
Led by Desiree L
Saturday 18 April
Maidstone to Snodland
Charing Cross 9.29 (Maidstone East service), Waterloo East 9.32, London Bridge 9.38 arrive Maidstone East 10.30. A level walk along the River Medway towpath to Allington Lock with a view of Allington Castle and then on to Aylesford for lunch. Chequers pub, tea room or bring a picnic. Possible short walk round Aylesford Friars. Then passing Burham Old Church to the newish bridge across the Medway to Snodland.
About 9 miles E148 L188
Led by David T
Saturday 25 April
Mortimer Circular
Paddington 9.32 (Cheltenham Spa service) arrive Reading 9.55. Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service) arrive Mortimer 10.20. For a slighter cheaper slower journey, with a Freedom Pass take the Elizabeth Line from Tottenham Court Road 8.41(Reading service) arrive Reading 9.40 Change to 10.07 (Basingstoke service) arrive Mortimer 10.20. A steady-paced undulating walk through meadows and woodland. The walk passes through the Roman town of Calleva, and we’ll have the chance to visit the amphitheatre. Lunch after 6.5 miles at the Horse and Groom pub or have a picnic in the park, there’s a small Morrisons that serves coffee. Drop out possible, bus 2 or 2a every 30 minutes to Reading. The walk continues through Wokefield Common and Wheats Farm back to Mortimer.
About 11 miles E159 L175
Led by Peter E
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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Please note that the Club is not liable or responsible for an individual’s personal safety. |
Stephen Ross (Walks Organiser)
