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…
Saturday Everyone got there despite all the transport issues. The views after dinner from the balcony at the University Campus meant that all the troubles were worthwhile. View from balcony Sunday Intended to be an easy day following the promenade from Teignmouth to Dawlish Warren with a climb over the Read more…
25 November. As advertised, this was a fairly short walk with no significant inclines, almost entirely on woodland paths. The description and a clear sunny, if cold, autumn day attracted 22 members plus a welcome guest. There was time for a break for comfort and refreshments after a mile or Read more…
Travel: 9.35 from Charing Cross, 9.38 Waterloo East, 9.45 London Bridge, destination Hayes (Kent); arrive 10.20. Ticket – within travel zones. Return trains, 4 per hour. There are buses from Keston back to Hayes Station.There are probably no toilets on the train, and the station toilet at Hayes may not Read more…
26 August. The terrace at Alexandra Palace is a good place to sit and admire the views, and two of our members met some friends there to join our group on a walk arranged due to the train strikes causing a change in our programme. They will have been surprised Read more…