Saturday 23 November Welwyn North to Harpenden
Kings Cross 9.27 (Royston service Plat 10), Finsbury Park 9.33, Potters Bar 9.46 arrive Welwyn North 10.00. Buy return to Harpenden. A brisk paced fairly level walk in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Lunch at the Brocket Arms pub, Ayot St. Lawrence or have a picnic outside the remains of St. Lawrence Church. The walk continues through to Wheathampstead (drop out possible) and finishes at the Amble Inn, Harpenden choice of bus to station or it’s a 15 minute walk.
About 10.5 miles E182 L166
Led by Peter E
Saturday 30 November
Thames Path circular: Putney Bridge to Albert Bridge and back
Meet 10.15 Putney Bridge station (District Line). A fairly level, steady paced walk along the Thames, past Imperial Wharf, impressive Lots Road Power station and Chelsea Embankment to Albert Bridge, over the bridge for lunch in Battersea Park (picnic or possible cafe) then return on the other bank, past 18th C St Mary’s and London Heliport to Putney where a church cafe near the bridge may be open. Drop-outs possible, e.g. Wandsworth Town Station or buses. Some toilets en route.
About 11 miles London A-Z
Led by Maureen C
DECEMBER
Thursday 5 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. 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 7 December Marble Arch to Battersea Power Station
Meet 10:15 Marble Arch Station (Central Line). Meet Hyde Park exit to Park Lane. A fairly level moderately-paced parkland and terraced streets walk via Holland Park (with cafe & WC stop). Lunch with the late and great Emmeline Pankhurst and Dr John Snow in Brompton Cemetery. small cafe with WC and Defibrillator. Then via Lots Road Power station to Battersea Power station. Many possible drop outs.
About 9.5 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Saturday 14 December Richmond Circular via Dorich House
Meet 10.00 Richmond Station (District line, London Overground and National Rail Zone 4) at 10:00. Along riverside, through Richmond Park (entering through Richmond Gate and exiting through Ladderstile Gate) to Dorich House Museum (67 Kingston Vale, SW15 3RN – the studio home of Dora Gordine and Richard Hare, free admission) for an extended lunch break: picnic in garden (hot drinks and cakes are available but no savouries. Card payments only). Kingston Vale is a drop out – served by frequent buses. Then through a corner of Wimbledon Common to re-enter Richmond Park through Robin Hood Gate and exit the park through Cambrian Gate to follow a succession of pleasant roads and paths back to the station. Easy walking and no stiles. Pace: moderate.
About 10 miles London A-Z E161
Led by Jane R
Saturday 21 December Princes Risborough to Great Missenden
Marylebone 9.37 (Oxford service), arrive Princes Risborough 10.21. Buy return to Aylesbury. A steady-paced walk in the Chilterns that passes through beech woods, fields and hamlets, with two steep but short hills. Be prepared for mud. Lunch will be at the Gate Inn at Bryant’s Bottom, or picnic nearby.
About 9.8 miles E172/181 L165
Led by Josie R
Saturday 28 December
Epping Forest to Angel – Green Link Sections 1 and 2
Meet 10.00 Walthamstow Central Station (Victoria and Overground Zone 3). A chance to explore London’s newest walking route along mostly level urban paths at an easy pace. Points of interest include God’s Own Junk Yard, Walthamstow Village, The Ancient House (c1435), The Coppermill, Walthamstow Wetlands, Hackney Downs, The Round Chapel, Sutton House, The Hackney Empire and much more. Lunch en route, bring a picnic. The walk finishes at Angel Station (Northern Line Zone 1), Many drop-outs.
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
JANUARY 2025
Saturday 4 January Hildenborough to Hadlow
Charing Cross 9.45 (Hastings service), London Bridge 9.54 (Plat 6) arrive Hildenborough 10.26. Buy return to Tonbridge. A steady paced walk through the typical Wealden countryside of fields, meadows and the occasional wood. Lunch at Dunk’s Green, the Kentish Rifleman pub or bring a picnic. In the afternoon the walk passes Hadlow Tower a multi-tiered folly taller than Nelson’s Column and Broadview Gardens part of Hadlow Horticultural College. From Hadlow take bus for 30-minute journey to Tonbridge.
About 8 miles E147/148 L188
Led by Jan C
Saturday 11 January Canning Town to Bromley-by-Bow
Meet 10.15 Canning Town Station (Jubilee and DLR lines Zone 2. Meet at Silvertown Way entrance, where the buses depart. A moderately-paced fairly level walk mostly on paved paths. Starting along the contorted Lea Loop to Blackwall Lighthouse for morning coffee and WC stop. Follow the Thames North Bank around the Isle of Dogs to Limehouse for lunch. Pubs available or bring a picnic. D.L.R. station to break off. Afternoon via Limehouse Cut to finish at Bromley by Bow or West Ham tube stations.
About 10 miles London A-Z
Led by Sam F
Wednesday 15 January Wimbledon Circular
Waterloo 10.12 (Shepperton service), Vauxhall 10.16, Clapham Junction 10.21 arrive Wimbledon 10.28 (Zone 3). An easy-paced fairly level walk on mostly paved surfaces. After a stroll along the High Street we circle Cannizaro Park before striding across the Common for lunch at the Windmill Tearooms or bring a picnic. On our return to Wimbledon, we pass the Buddhapadipa Temple.
About 5 miles E173 L176 London A-Z
Led by Stephen R
Saturday 18 January Kings Cross to Battersea Park
Meet 10.30 Kings Cross Station Main Western Concourse by the statue ofSir Nigel Gresley near the ticket office. A fairly level easy-paced walk starting along the quiet streets through Bloomsbury with a diversion through Gray’s Inn, then Waterloo Bridge, Lambeth Bridge Horse Guards Parade with lunch in the cafeteria in St, James Park or bring a picnic. On via Green Park, and Hyde Park. through quiet streets of Chelsea to Albert Bridge and Battersea Park, with possible tea stop. Finishing at Battersea Power Station (Northern Line Zone 1). Mud and stile free. Many possible drop outs.
About 8 miles London A-Z
Led by Will G
Saturday 25 January Ashurst to Buxted – Wealdway Section 6 Victoria 8.54 (Plat 18), Clapham Junction 9.01 arrive East Croydon 9.10. Change to 9.22 (Uckfield service, Plat 6) arrive Ashurst 9.57. Buy return to Buxted. An undulating steady-paced walk with some steep sections crossing the Weald via Fisher’s Gate, Camp Hill to Five Ash Down and then to Buxted Station. A late lunch at Fairwarp; The Foresters Arms or bring a picnic.
About 11 miles E135 L188
Led by Stephen R
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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)
