Meet Barnes Bridge Station 10.14 Suggested train: 9.52 from Waterloo, stops include Vauxhall, Clapham Junction. The walk is less than 3 miles and flat apart from steps at the station and bridges. Parts of the towpath may be a little muddy, so suitable footwear required. Members who have booked the Read more…
7 December. The stormy weather scuppered Terry’s planned walk. We look forward to joining it another time. Our group of six set off along the South Bank of the Thames towards Bermondsey and enjoyed a coffee stop at the Oxo Tower. The break produced Improved spirits and better weather although Read more…
Saturday November 23rd The walk in the woods was nice….. We considered cancelling due to Storm Bert. And I looked at any options for short walks around Wendover. So it was a surprise that a group of seven set off on our planned walk along the Chiltern link towards Chesham. Read more…
Travel: 9.27 from London Marylebone to meet at Wendover Station at 10.16. Outward travel requires a single from the edge of the travel zone, Amersham to Wendover. Return from Chesham on Metropolitan line, with possible change to main line, all within the travel zone. two trains an hour, 56 and Read more…
Saturday May 4th. Our group of 17, including 3 welcome guests, safely crossed the railway line at East Malling and were soon walking on mostly woodland paths and some country lanes enjoying some lovely views, orchards, bluebells and birdsong. After 4 miles there was a welcome break at the riverside Read more…
This walk is now about 8.5 miles Trains: 8.55 Train heading to Ashford from Victoria. Meet towards the front of the train at East Malling 9.51 Return is from East Farleigh to Charing Cross, changing at Paddock Wood, 2 per hour.The stations are on different lines, so 2 singles required. Read more…
Saturday March 16th was mostly a bright Spring day, but our valiant walk leaders had found the Essex mud a horrible and potentially dangerous experience. Instead 19 members took advantage of the fact that our inner City offers numerous green spaces for us to explore and appreciate. Elephant Park is Read more…
Another walk change due to unpassable Essex mud. We will meet instead outside the entrance to the Elephant and Castle Northern Line station at 10.30 for a walk of up to 9 miles with drop off points all along the way. There will be regular options for refreshments or picnics. Read more…
2 March. A nine mile walk, with an optional extension back to Berkhampsted along the Grand Union canal. A relatively short train ride. Some history to start the walk at Berkhampsted castle. A couple of climbs on the edge of the Chiltern hills. Otherwise fairly flat walking in the forests Read more…
8.5 to 10 miles Travel: Buy a return to Tring from Euston. Take the 9.39 train (destination Milton Keynes) to arrive at Berkhampsted at 10.16. There should be toilets on the train, with possible facilities at Berkhampsted. There is a possible option of the walk returning to Berkhampsted, but the return Read more…