The length is less than previously advertised, more like 7 miles. I hope to start the walk at 10.45. There’s a café at Crystal Palace station. The train times in the programme have changed. From London Bridge the 9.44 arrives at 10.19. Or there’s a 10.10, arriving 10.37, but needing Read more…
This walk will now start at Hampstead Northern Line Station and not Hampstead Heath. Please assemble at 10 am outside the station. We then walk uphill to find the source, this section may well be muddy and a stick may be helpful. The remainder of this seven-mile walk is downhill. Read more…
25 January 2025. What beautiful weather we had for our 9 mile walk. After the rain and wind of previous days, we were lucky to have blue skies, winter sun and a light breeze. It was cold but not freezing. Nine of us set off from Bentley (Hampshire) station about Read more…
The order of walks on the originally published programme has been switched: Feb 1 will now be Sue H’s walk from Shenfield to Brentwood (or because of mud, possibly a walk from Norbury to Tooting). Feb 8 will be Sue C’s walk from Hampstead to Blackfriars. DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.
Train Times: Please note the train is almost 30 minutes earlier than on the original walk’s programme and involves a change of trains at Woking, due to works on the line. The new times are: Waterloo 8.26, change at Woking (arrive 9.20, depart 9.30), arr Bentley 10.02 Lunch: Please bring Read more…
18 January 2025. This short walk is perfect for a winter’s day escape from the city with a fairly quick train journey from central London, however, railway engineering works, although still straightforward, meant that the travelling time was three times as long. Nevertheless, three ardent walkers took the train to Read more…
Train – London Waterloo 8.55, change Woking, arr 9.50 (prob platform 5), depart 10.00 (prob platform 1), arr Brookwood 10.06 Lunch: Pirbright. There are benches on Pirbright Green for those bringing a picnic. A table has been booked at The Cricketers pub and you can view their menus online at www.thecricketersonthegreen.co.uk. Please Read more…
About 5 to 6 miles. Trains: Fenchurch Street 9.37, arr Rainham 10.02. Rainham is in Zone 6, Freedom Pass holders will need a ticket from Purfleet to Rainham for the return Journey. Trains leave Purfleet at 28 and 58 mins past the hour. NB: if you are travelling to Bank, Read more…
30 Nov. About a dozen of us braved the inclement weather to cover this lovely riverside walk. After admiring Hampton Court Palace we had to walk on the road for a short distance because part of the Thames Path was flooded. It was not long before we were confronted by Read more…
Due to the forecasted storm Darragh, the proposed walk from Mortimer is cancelled. Instead Terry and Tony will lead a Thameside walk . There will be many drop out possibilities. Also many opportunities for a cafe, pub or picnic lunch as you choose. Meet at Waterloo station by the ticket office at 9.00 Read more…