OCTOBER
Saturday 24 October
Reading to Henley clarification added 22/10 in Italics below)
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. To clarify: we will start the walk from the secondary exit from Reading Station. That’s the station exit beyond Platform 15. 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
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 4 November
Totteridge & Whetstone to Cockfosters
Meet 10.30 Totteridge & Whetstone Station (Northern Line Zone 4). Aneasy-paced fairly level walk on the London Loop through Hadley Woods to Trent Park Cafe for lunch or bring a picnic. After lunch an opportunity to visit the House of Secrets. Entry fee is £14. Return from Cockfosters Station (Zone 5)
About 7 miles London A-Z
Led by Jean P
Saturday 7 November
Marlow to Maidenhead
Paddington 8.38 (Didcot Parkway service), Slough 8.52 arrive Maidenhead 9.00. Change to 9.34 (Marlow service) arrive Marlow 9.57. Buy return to Marlow.. An undulating Berkshire and Buckinghamshire countryside walk including a steep hill before lunch, passing Bisham on the way. Lunch at Hurley; Rising Sun or a picnic in the churchyard. Then through fields via Little Wick Green, Burchett’s Green and woodland to Maidenhead. Drop out possible after about 6 miles from Hurley 13.26 by Bus 228 to Maidenhead.
About 10 miles E172 L175
Led by Azarel S
Wednesday 11 November
Finsbury Park to Kings Cross
Meet 11.15 Finsbury Park Station (Victoria, Piccadilly lines, National Rail Zone 2) outside ASDA. A fairly level easy-paced walk through Gillespie Park Nature Reserve to Highbury Fields. After passing through the grounds of Hope Church and Paradise Park we will reach Caledonian Park for lunch; café, toilets or bring a picnic. After lunch through Maiden Lane Estate crossing over the railway lines along the Regents Canal through Coal Drops Yard and Kings Boulevard to Kings Cross Station (Zone 1) .
About 6 miles London A-Z
Led by Pauline L
Saturday 14 November
Greenford to Harlesden
Meet 10.30 Greenford Station (Central Line Zone 4). A fairly level easy-paced walk via Paradise Fields Nature Reserve, Horsenden Woods and Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir to Alperton; café, pub or bring a picnic. Then via the Grand Union Canal crossing the North Circular Road on the Aqueduct to Harlesden (Zone 3)
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Ken P
Wednesday 18 November
Woldingham Circular
Victoria 10.20 (East Grinstead service), Clapham Junction 10.27, East Croydon 10.40 arrive Woldingham 10.56. An easy- paced, fairly level rural walk with lovely views. Passing a 19th century mansion that later became a convent and is now a boarding school. Firstly, we walk to The Dene a delightful cafe for coffee break then do the walk and return to The Dene for afternoon tea then return to station by another route.
About 6 miles E146
Led by Desiree L
Saturday 21 November
Crowthorne to Blackwater
Paddington 9.50 (Hereford service) arrive Reading 10.13. Change to 10.24 (Gatwick Airport service) arrive Crowthorne 10.38. Buy return to Blackwater. This level steady-paced walk mainly follows the Blackwater Valley where the countryside is managed by the National Trust. It includes Simon’s Wood, Finchampstead Ridges, Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve and Shepherd Meadows Nature Reserve. Lunch will be at Eversley Cross where there is a choice of pubs, or picnic nearby. Drop out possible after 8 miles by train from Sandhurst Station.
About 10 miles E159
Led by Josie R
Saturday 28 November
Epsom Circular
Waterloo 9.23 (Dorking service), Vauxhall 9.27, Clapham Junction 9.32, Wimbledon 9.39 arrive Epsom 9.59. A moderately-paced walk over fairly level terrain (apart from the ascent and descent of one small hill) via Court Recreation Ground, West Ewell, Hogsmill River, Bonesgate Stream, Green Lane, Chessington South Station (a drop-out point after 6 miles), Winey Hill (75m), Chessington World of Adventure and Epsom Common. Lunch stop at The William Bourne pub after 4.75 miles. There are benches for picnickers shortly before the pub.
About 10 miles E161 L176
Led by Jane R
DECEMBER
Saturday 5 December
Richmond to Hampton Court.
Meet 10.30 Richmond Station (National Rail, District and Mildmay lines Zone 4). A moderately paced fairly level walk through Richmond Park and across Ham Common with lunch after 4.5 miles at The New Inn or bring a picnic. After lunch we reach the Thames and proceed along to Kingston, a possible drop out point. Then through the delights of Home Park to Hampton Court (National Rail Zone 6}
About 9 miles London A-Z
Led by Dave W
Thursday 10 December
Kingston Christmas Market
Waterloo 10.27, Vauxhall 10.31, Clapham Junction 10.36 arrive Kingston 10.55. 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. Enter Bushey Park for lunch at The Pheasantry or bring a picnic.Then via Home Park back to Kingston. Drop out possible at Teddington Station after 3.5 miles or bus at Home Park.
About 7 miles London A-Z Led by Joyce N
Saturday 12 December Kew Bridge to Kingston
Waterloo 10.22 (Weybridge service), Vauxhall 10.26, Clapham Junction 10.32 arrive Kew Bridge Station 10.50 (Zone 3). A level easy-paced towpath walk on the south side of Thames to Kingston a scenic stretch of the River. Lunch at Richmond; Tide Tables Café or bring a picnic. We then pass Teddington Lock where the tidal stretch meets the non-tidal freshwater river, before arriving in Kingston (Zone 6).
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Marilyn D
Wednesday 16 December
Warwick Avenue to Paddington Basin
Meet 14.00 Warwick Avenue Station (Bakerloo Line Zone 2). An easy-paced fairly level mostly paved walk via Little Venice, the Serpentine and Marylebone High Street to finish at Paddington Basin: the Sir Alexander Fleming Wetherspoon’s pub for lunch and a Christmas drink around 16.00.
About 5 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 19 December
Holland Park to Barnes Bridge
Meet 9.45 Holland Park Station (Central Line Zone 2). A steady paced level walk through Holland Park & Brompton Cemetery. Lunch at Putney; The Rocket Wetherspoon Pub, St Mary’s Church cafe or use picnic seats. Afternoon through Fulham Palace, along the Thames Path via Hammersmith and Chiswick to Barnes Bridge Station (Zone 3). Several drop outs possible.
About 10.5 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Wednesday 23 December
Chingford to Epping
Liverpool Street Station 10.31 (Chingford service, Weaver Line), Bethnal Green 10.34, Walthamstow Central 10.46 arrive Chingford 10.58. An undulating Epping Forest walk. Lunch at the Kings Oak pub, café or bring a picnic. Then continue through the forest to Epping Station (Central line Zone 6).
About 8 miles E174 Led by
Azarel S
Saturday 26 December – No walk
JANUARY 2027
Saturday 2 January
Rochester Circular
Victoria 10.10 (Sittingbourne service), Bromley South 10.27 arrive Rochester 10.53. A gently undulating easy-paced walk based on the Rochester Trail. Via historic buildings and green open spaces passing the Bridge Chapel, Castle Gardens, Cathedral, The Vines walk, Watts Meadow and Pat Wilson Walk to Borstal, returning to the Bridge along the riverside path to Rochester, pubs, cafés or bring a picnic.
About 7 miles E163
Led by David T
Wednesday 6 January
Turnham Green Circular – Chiswick Writers Trail
Meet 10.15 Turnham Green Station (District and Piccadilly lines Zone 2). A fairly level easy-paced walk through leafy Bedford Park, Chiswick Park and along the Thames at Chiswick Mall discovering the many authors and dramatists who lived in this prosperous, artistic area of London. Details of the writers and where they lived comes from a Chiswick Book festival leaflet. Morning coffee at Chiswick House café, lunch at the end of the walk at Turnham Green where there are cafes, the Tabard pub or picnic on the green.
About 4 miles London A-Z
Led by Maureen C and David B
Saturday 9 January
Bethnal Green to Canning Town
Liverpool Street 9.43 (Cheshunt service) arrive Bethnal Green 9:46 (Zone 3). A steady- paced level walk passing The Stairway to Heaven memorial and the secret Meath Gardens Cemetery. Regents canal towpath to Limehouse, then Thames path to Island Gardens for lunch; Rotunda Cafe or Cafe 92 or picnic in gardens. Afternoon, continue along Thames via Blackwall Basin Arts workshop to Canning Town station (Jubilee line and DLR Zone 2/3). Several drop outs.
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Saturday 16 January
Haslemere Circular via Blackdown
Waterloo 9.30 (Portsmouth Harbour service), Woking 9.55, Guildford 10.03 arrive Haslemere 10.21
A fairly level moderately paced walk through woods and open land offering fine views of the South Downs and Hampshire with no stiles. Lunch after about 6 miles at Fernhurst; the Red Lion pub or bring a picnic.
About 9 miles E 133
Led by Peter E
Wednesday 20 January
Custom House to Woolwich.
Meet 9.45 Custom House Station (Elizabeth Line, DLR Zone 3) – outside Starbucks which is close to the exit barrier en route to Excel. A leisurely paced level walk circling around the Royal Docks watching the planes take off and land at City Airport. Points of interest include the Harland & Wolf gates, Silvertown explosion memorial and the wavy hedge in Thames Barrier Park. Lunch at Gallions, the former P&O line Hotel where Rudyard Kipling stayed en route to India, Well Bean cafe or use picnic tables. Then 2 miles walk along the Capital Ring crossing the new entrance lock gates to King George V Dock before we board the free car ferry service to Woolwich Station (Elizabeth, DLR and National Rail Zone 4). Several drop outs.
About 7 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Saturday 23 January
Hampton Court to Hampton Wick
Waterloo 9.36 (Hampton Court service), Vauxhall 9.40, Clapham Junction 9.45 arrive Hampton Court 10.12. (Zone 6) A steady paced walk through two royal parks. Hampton Court Park (known locally as Home Park) and Bushy Park where the walk goes through Woodland Gardens and the restored Water Gardens. Lunch at the Pheasantry cafe or bring a picnic. The latter part of the walk goes alongside the mile long Chestnut Avenue with the Diana Fountain as its centrepiece to Hampton Wick Station (Zone 6)
About 8.2 miles E161
Led by Jan C
Saturday 30 January
Sevenoaks to Borough Green, via Knole Park
Charing Cross 9.26 (Tunbridge Wells service), Waterloo East 9.29, London Bridge 9.36, Orpington 9.52 arrive Sevenoaks 10.01. Buy return to Borough Green & Wrotham. Visiting Knole Park, we stop for lunch at Ightham Mote (National Trust), free entrance to café or picnic, then across an orchard in the afternoon and reach Borough Green via Basted Mill. An easy-paced undulating walk.
About 9 miles E147/8 L188
Led by Maureen C and David B
Saturday 6 February 2.30pm
Annual General Meeting held at St Aloysius R C Church Hall, 20 Phoenix Road, London NW1 1TA
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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)
