Meet at LOUGHTON UNDERGROUND STATION at 10am. The walk. 9 miles. South side of Epping Forest. Great views of London . Rain forecast for the end of the week so waterproof footwear recommended as the forest was muddy when Peter did the recce. No easy opt out. Food Lunch is at Read more
Saturday, 20 May. Most of us probably remember Spring 2023 more for its relentless wet weather and stomping about in deep mud on our weekly rambles, but eleven of us met up at Manningtree station to start our walk into the Dedham Vale countryside on this gloriously sunny May morning. Read more
Details of TRAINS have been changed from the original programme. Our train leaves at 8.54 from Victoria (not London Bridge as originally stated) and arrives Lewes 9.56, stopping on the way at Clapham Junction (9.01) and East Croydon (9.10). There is a half hourly service back to London from Lewes. Read more
13 May. Richmond Station was packed with rugby fans, so our group of 9 walkers headed to the Green where the traditional May Fair was in full swing with lots of interesting stalls. We walked along both sides of the River Thames (crossing the bridge), then stopping for coffee and cakes at the Stables Cafe next Read more
Trains: Depart London Liverpool Street @ 09.02 – arrive Manningtree @ 10.12 [NB: last minute change to train schedule, the 9am train is no longer running] Please buy a return ticket to Manningtree (via any permitted route to give us flexibility with return trains) – Cost: £21.35 with freedom pass Read more
Due to the planned rail strike on Friday 12 May, we have had to defer the Gomshall to Shere walk yet again until the summer. The walk is now Richmond to Hampton Court The walk will start from Richmond Station at 10am. We will be crossing the river at Richmond Bridge Read more
NINE miles Travel Train leaves St Pancras at 10.18. Arrives at St Albans City 10.52 Also calls at: Elephant and Castle 10.04 Farringdon 10.14 Blackfriars 10.08 I will get on the train at Tooting. Buy a return from Elstree and Borehamwood. £5 with a senior rail card There are several trains Read more
29 April. I am not superstitious, but there were 13 on the walk …. However, one Sue left at Ardingly, so there were only 12 for the major incident. By Ardingly Reservoir … … in the mud The walk around the Ardingly reservoir should be a lovely stroll. The sun Read more