Hanwell to Richmond linear
2024-04-25 11:15 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Hanwell station, W7 3EB, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3469.
Meet: Hanwell station (Elizabeth line) W7 3EB 11.15.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Fox Inn, Green Lane, Hanwell W7 2PJ (GR TQ150796) 12.15 pm.
Travel: Liverpool Street 10.42, Bond Street 10.50, Paddington 10.54, Ealing Broadway 11.03 (all within the Freedom Pass zone). Frequent return trains from Richmond on Underground, Overground or main line to Waterloo.
Leader: Linda 07879 335 445.
This walk starts by tracing the River Brent to its junction with the Grand Union Canal, following it to Brentford and passing through Syon Park to Isleworth waterfront. It then joins the Thames Path, crossing to the south bank and following the river to finish at Richmond. No particular difficulties (other than the usual runners and cyclists). Possible to drop out after 4 miles at Brentford by bus or train [after lunch].

Hampstead Heath circular
2024-05-09 11:10 - 16:45 | Hampstead LU station, NW3 1QG
Ramble: 3470.
Meet: Hampstead LU station NW3 1QG 11.10 OR Hampstead Heath Overground station NW3 2QD 11.20. You will be met separately at both stations.
Distance: 6.2 miles.
Lunch: The Freemasons Arms, 32 Downshire Hill, NW3 1NT (GR TQ271859) 12.45
Return: Frequent trains from either station. Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191.
A springtime walk on the Heath, taking in Parliament Hill and the ponds in the morning and Kenwood House and the northern heights in the afternoon. There are a few short inclines, but they offer good views. The morning distance is around 2.5 miles. There are dropout points at the pub.

Rotherhithe circular
2024-05-23 11:30 - 16:30 | Rotherhithe station, SE10 4LD
Ramble: 3471.
Meet: Rotherhithe station, SE10 4LD 11.30.
Distance: 5.5 miles.
Lunch: The Surrey Docks (Wetherspoons), 185 Lower Road, Rotherhithe SE16 2LW, (GR TQ357789) 13.45.
Travel: London Overground (Jubilee Line change Canada Water, Victoria Line change Highbury and Islington)Within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812
This walk on excellent paths (no mud) follows the Thames Path to Russia Dock Woodland and then around Greenland Dock to Surrey Quays and The Surrey Docks pub for lunch (3.5miles). After lunch it continues through Southwark Park to the Thames Path back to Rotherhithe station. There are many dropout points after lunch.

Hever to Cowden linear
2024-05-30 10:49 - 16:00 | Hever station, TN8 7ER
Ramble: 3472.
Meet: Hever station, TN8 7ER, 10.49.
Distance: 7.4 miles.
Lunch: Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AH, (GR TQ499452) 12.30.
Travel: Victoria 09.54, London Bridge 10.07, East Croydon 10.22. Freedom Pass boundary, Upper Warlingham. Buy day return ticket to Cowden.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
This is a beautiful countryside walk taking in Hever Castle, Chiddingstone Castle, and Chiddingstone Village and Stone.

Tonbridge circular
2024-06-13 11:46 - 16:30 | Tonbridge station, TN9 1TT
Ramble: 3473
Meet: Tonbridge station, TN9 1TT. 11.46.
Distance: 6.2 miles.

Lunch: The Poacher and Partridge, Hartlake Road, Tonbridge, TN11 0PH (GR TQ622461)
(Nr. Tudeley) 13.00. (Part of the ‘Elite Pubs’ group and a bit more expensive than most.)

Travel: Charing Cross 11.04, Waterloo East 11.07, London Bridge 11.13. Freedom Pass
boundary: Knockholt. (Platforms generally CX 6, WE c, LB 7)

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569

From Tonbridge station we walk along the High Street to the River Medway and then the off
road tracks and footpaths due east towards Tudeley and the pub. About 2.6 miles (65
minutes). From the pub we take a short road walk towards the River and then off road to
return to Tonbridge by the Medway Valley Walk. About 3.6 miles (90 minutes). No gradients
and also no drop-out points except a taxi from pub

Crayford to Sidcup linear
2024-06-27 11:02 - 16:30 | Crayford station, DA1 3PY
Ramble: 3474.
Meet: Crayford station, DA1 3PY. 11.02.
Distance: 6.5 miles.
Lunch: The George, 74 Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1AJ (GR TQ495735) 12.45.
Travel: Charing Cross 10.19, Waterloo East 10.23, London Bridge 10.27. Frequent return trains from Sidcup. Within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: Ann 07948 500 518
The walk starts through Crayford town but soon comes to green fields taking us down to walk beside the River Cray which we follow for 2.5 miles to Bexley for lunch. Afterwards we walk through pleasant meadows and fields beside the river emerging after a further 3 miles to a drop out point at Foot’s Cray with frequent buses to various stations for onward journeys to London. Otherwise we stay on the route for a further one mile to emerge at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup to catch a bus to Sidcup station. This is a flat and easy walk and surprisingly rural in many places.

Petersfield circular
2024-07-11 11:32 - 16:30 | Petersfield station, GU32 3EE
Ramble: 3475.
Meet: Petersfield station, GU32 3EE, 11.32.
Distance: 6.7 miles.
Lunch: The Harrow Inn, Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DA, 12.30 (GR SU751251)
Nb This is a cash only pub. It does not take credit or debit cards.
Travel: (SW Railways) Waterloo 10.30, Woking 10.54, Guildford 11.02, Petersfield 11.32. Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton.
Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988
A walk that shows some of the Hampshire Hangers/Hills, without having to ascend them. Lunch is at one of the Times Top Ten unspoiled pubs in England, though with a limited menu it is full of character. Beautiful countryside which will be skirted after lunch circling back to the station by 5pm. Trains back to London run half hourly and take around 70 minutes. (Fare for specific trains, with Senior Railcard, around £12).

Enfield Lock to Chingford via Epping Forest
2024-07-25 11:34 - 16:30 | Enfield Lock station, EN3 6ES
Ramble: 3476.
Meet: Enfield Lock station, EN3 6HA, 11.34.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Owl PH, Lippits Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AL (GR TQ397968) 13.00.
Travel: 10.56 Elizabeth Line train from Liverpool Street station to Stratford station (11.03) change here for the 11.10 Hertford East train (Platform 11?), calling at Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line interchange)11.21 and Enfield Lock 11.34. Unfortunately there are no trains running from Chingford but there is a Bus Terminus beside the station with buses to for instance Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line) All within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: David M. 07929 075 722.
This walk involves a steepish climb to the lunch venue of 3 miles. Post lunch mainly downhill walking through the forest to Chingford 3 more miles. No dropout points are available.

Bourne End (Bucks) circular
2024-08-08 11:44 - 16:30 | Bourne End station, SL8 5QE
Ramble: 3477.
Meet: Bourne End station SL8 5QH, 11.44.
Distance: 7.25 miles.
Lunch: The Jolly Farmer, Church Road, Cookham Dean, SL6 9PD (GR SU871851) 13.45.
Travel: Elizabeth Line London Paddington 10.47 (Platform B) change at Maidenhead station for 11.33 departure to Bourne End station. Return from Bourne End 16.13, 17.29, 17.59, 18.29, 18.59. Freedom Pass accepted on the Elizabeth Line service to and from central London to Maidenhead.
Contact: Gould 07985 687 800
Thames Valley Splendour. A lovely walk taking in gorgeous views of the Thames, through the old town of Cookham then a steady uphill climb with excellent views of the Thames Valley to lunch at Cookham Dean. Morning walk 3.25 miles. Then we head through the famous Copas Turkey Farm then onwards to the boundary of the ancient Quarry Wood and then taking in some more beautiful views before dropping down through Winter Hill to Cock Marsh, passing some ancient Anglo-Saxon burial mounds. Then back to Bourne End Station, taking those who wish a libation a stop at The Bounty overlooking the Thames.

Esher to Claygate linear
2024-08-22 10:48 - 16:30 | Esher station, KT10 8DY
Ramble: 3478.
Meet: Esher station, KT10 8DY, 10.48.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Prince of Wales, 48 West End Lane, Esher KT10 8LA (GR TQ129638) 13.30.
Travel: London Waterloo 10.20am, Vauxhall 10.23, Clapham Junction 10.28 and Wimbledon 10.36. Return by bus from Claygate to Surbiton or Kingston for frequent trains to London Waterloo. If returning from Claygate station a ticket will need to be purchased. Freedom Pass boundary, Surbiton.
Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775
On leaving Esher station the walk passes through a residential area to cross both the river Ember and the river Mole, past a golf course and eventually to reach the attractive village of West End for lunch. Afterwards the walk takes us into woods and by ponds to cross the A3 into Oxshott Heath and back to Esher Common, Arbrook Common and on to Claygate.About 2.5 miles before lunch. No suitable drop out points.

St Margarets (Herts) circular
2024-08-29 11:21 - 16:30 | St Margarets station (Herts), Station Road Stanstead Abbots Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS
Ramble: 3479.
Meet: St Margarets station, SG12 8DS. 11.21.
Distance: 7.5 miles.
Lunch: Chequers Inn, Wareside, Herts SG12 7QY (GR TL394156) 13.30.

Travel: Liverpool Street 10.42, Hackney Downs 10.48, Tottenham Hale 10.55. Return trains at 17 and 47 minutes past the hour. Freedom Pass boundary, Enfield Lock.

Leader: Linda 07879 335 445

Walking along field edges, ancient tracks and green lanes through the East Hertfordshire countryside before lunch at Wareside (4.5 miles). After lunch, passing through the Amwell Nature Reserve leading to the final stretch along the Lea Navigation back to St Margarets (3 miles).

Bookham Common (Surrey) circular
2024-09-12 11:41 - 16:30 | Bookham station, KT23 3JG
Ramble: 3480
Meet: Bookham station KT23 3JG 11.41
Distance: 7.5 miles
Lunch: The Old Plough, 2 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, KT11 3BN. (GR TQ125592) 13.00
Travel: Waterloo 10.54; Clapham Junction 11.03; Wimbledon 11.10; Epsom 11.28. Freedom Pass boundary Ewell West. Please note: you should take the Guildford train. Return trains from Bookham hourly

Leader: Richard 07930 338 571

Walk description: this is a lovely and scenic walk, a mix of woodland, commons, fields and pathways. The walk is evenly divided,
3.25 miles before lunch and 3.75 afterwards. The afternoon stretch includes a leisurely stroll through Chasemore Stables, owned by
footballer Michael Owen, followed by a visit to the lakes on Bookhams Commons. At the end of the walk a full range of refreshments
will be offered by Frances and Richard, who are opening their houses and garden areas. The walk is very easy, no serious gradients and no stiles.
Drop out points: just the one, but very convenient: Stoke D’Abernon & Cobham Station, just 5 minutes from the pub. Also, anybody
just wishing to start the walk at lunchtime, or just come for lunch, should make their way to this station, trains from Waterloo and Victoria.
Finally: anybody wishing to drive should report to Richard & Frances at Merrylands Farm (KT23 3ES), ideally by 11.30, where they may park for free all day!

Box Hill and Westhumble to Dorking linear.
2024-09-26 11:15 - 16:30 | Box Hill and Westhumble station, RH5 6BT
Ramble: 3481

Meet: Box Hill and Westhumble station RH5 6BT 11.15

Distance: 6 miles

Lunch: Stepping Stones PH at Westhumble Street, Westhumble RH5 6BS (GR TQ170255) 13.00

Travel: Waterloo 10.24, Clapham Junction (Platform 11) 10.33, Wimbledon 10.40. OR, Victoria 10.16 Change at Clapham Junction for 10.33.
Freedom Pass boundary: Epsom

Leader: Liz 07721 329 326

There is a bus stop ( half hourly service 465)on the main road (100 yards from pub) with buses to Leatherhead for those wishing to leave at lunchtime as an alternative to the train.

Description : Leaving the station we walk gently uphill on a mainly tree lined path towards the eastern edge of Ranmore common. We emerge at the top of the Denbies vineyard with spectacular views towards Boxhill and Dorking. We then descend and walk through the vineyard to our lunch stop. About 3 miles.
After lunch we head towards Dorking station along part of the North Downs Way before going through the vineyard again but along a different route. The grapes should be well ripened as harvesting takes place in October. Approx 3 miles.
For those wanting to avoid the uphill stretch you can join us at lunch time as the afternoon walk is mainly level.

Tadworth circular
2024-10-10 11:34 - 16:30 | Tadworth station, KT20 5SP
Ramble: 3482

Meet: Tadworth station, KT20 5SP. 11.34.

Distance: 6 miles.

Lunch: The Well House Inn, Chipstead Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 3SQ (GR TQ258552) 13.00.

Travel: London Bridge (Platform 13) 10.40, East Croydon 10.59, Purley 11.14. OR, Victoria 10.38, Clapham Junction 10.45 Change at Purley for 11.14. Within Freedom Pass boundary.

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569

From Tadworth station we walk 2.4 miles to the attractive lunch venue. En route there are three stiles. After lunch we walk 3.3 miles to Tadworth station via Mugswell, Hogden Bottom and Banstead Heath. Some short gradients on the afternoon walk and may be muddy. No drop out points. Walk timings are, morning 1h 15m, afternoon 1h 45m.

Sunningdale circular
2024-10-24 11:08 - 16:30 | Sunningdale station, SL5 0EL
Ramble: 3483
Meet: Sunningdale station, SL5 0QR 11.08

Distance: 5.5 miles

Lunch: Belvedere Arms, London Road, Sunninghill, Ascot SL5 7SB (SU959689) 13.30

Travel: London Waterloo 10.20, Clapham Junction 10.27. Freedom Pass boundary Feltham

Leader: Ann 07948 500 518

The walk takes us through Sunningdale and then on beside Wentworth golf course and
through the exclusive estate of Wentworth, through Coworth Park for lunch in Sunninghill in
just over 2.5 miles. Afterwards we walk through a very short stretch of Windsor Great Park
and beside Virginia Water, back through Coworth Park and a loop to Sunningdale station
after a further 3 miles.. This is an easy walk with some mild undulations and no stiles and
also no drop out points. Return trains half hourly at 11 and 41.

West Ruislip circular
2024-10-31 11:41 - 16:30 | West Ruislip station, HA4 7DW
Ramble: 3484
Meet: West Ruislip station HA4 7DW 11.41
Distance: 6.0 miles
Lunch: The Waters Edge, Reservoir Road, Ruislip HA4 7TY (aka Ruislip Lido) (GR TQ086892) 13.15
Travel: London Marylebone station (Chiltern Railways Platform 6) 11.10, change at South Ruislip for Central Line (Westbound Platform 1) arrive at West Ruislip 11.41 OR LU Central Line to West Ruislip from central London. Frequent trains back from South Ruislip to Marylebone OR back to central London from West Ruislip on the Central Line. Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: David 07929 075 722
About 3 miles before lunch and 3 miles after. The walk takes in Mad Bess Wood, Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and Ruislip Lido. There is a bus service (H13) to and from Ruislip or Ruislip Manor tube stations (both Metropolitan or Piccadilly Lines) to the lunch venue (Ruislip Lido) Some hills but good surface mainly throughout.

Vauxhall to Wapping linear
2024-11-14 10:30 - 16:30 | Vauxhall station, London, SW8 2LR
Ramble: 3485
Meet: Vauxhall Underground station (Exit 1, Vauxhall Bridge Road)
Distance: 6.5 miles

Lunch: The Samuel Pepys, Stew Lane, 48 Upper Thames Street, London EC4V 3PT 13.15

Travel: Frequent trains to Vauxhall from Waterloo main line station, Clapham Junction and
stations beyond. Also Victoria Line underground trains. Return from Wapping station by
Overground trains or by bus to the City. All within Freedom Pass area.

Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775

From Vauxhall station we walk over the bridge and follow the north bank of the River
Thames to our lunch stop. After lunch we remain on the north bank until Wapping. Flat and
easy and plenty of drop out points along the way

Epsom Spa circular
2024-11-28 11:32 - 16:00 | Ashtead station, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DR, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3486
Meet: Ashtead station, KT21 2DR. 11.32
Distance: 6.0 miles
Lunch: The Cricketers, 1 Stamford Green Road, Epsom, KT18 7SR (GR TQ198608) 12.40
Travel: Travel: Waterloo 10.54, Clapham Junction 11.03, Wimbledon 11.10. OR, Victoria 10.41 (arr. Ashtead 11.29). Freedom Pass boundary, Ewell East and Ewell West.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
A very easy walk through Ashtead and Epsom Commons, taking in the original Epsom Spa well, and Horton Country Park. Pub overlooks picturesque lake with ducks and other wildlife. Finish approx. 16.00 hrs. Four trains per hour back to London.

London Bridge circular via Wapping
2024-12-12 11:00 - 16:30 | London Bridge station, SE1 3QX
Ramble: 3487
Meet: London Bridge Station, 11.00. From National Rail, leave the station at the Tooley Street Exit. From the Underground, leave the station at its own Tooley Street exit, turn right and walk down Tooley Street about 40 yards to the National Rail exit and join up with others.
Distance: 5 miles (2.5 miles in morning)
Lunch: The Prospect of Whitby, 57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH (GR TQ353804) 13.00. The pub, built in 1520, is a much-loved watering hole and offers a substantial food menu.
Travel: Thameslink, National Rail, Northern and Jubilee line all serve London Bridge. All within Freedom Pass zone.
Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191
As this is a Christmas Walk, we’ll first stop at the Horniman pub facing the river (on The Queen’s Walk) attached to Hay’s Galleria. This opens at 10.00 and access via Hay’s Galleria is directly opposite the exit to the station. Then we’ll walk along the Thames, over Tower Bridge and along the Thames Path to our lunch. Those who wish to go directly to lunch can take the Overground to Wapping Station, exit right and find the Prospect of Whitby 250 yards away. After lunch we will reverse our steps and stop at several notable pubs on or close to the Thames Path, taking account of popular wishes.

Wanstead to South Woodford linear
2025-01-09 11:15 - 16:30 | Wanstead station, E11 2NX
Ramble: 3488
Meet: Wanstead station E11 2NX 11.15
Distance: 5 miles
Lunch: The Walnut Tree (Wetherspoon), 857 – 861 High Road,
Leytonstone, E11 1HH (GR TQ395875) 12.30

Travel: Central Line (Hainault branch) to Wanstead. Return Central
Line (Epping branch) from South Woodford. Within Freedom Pass
boundary.

Leader: Marjorie 0754 723 2812

This is an easy winter’s walk on reasonable footpaths. The 2.5 mile walk
before lunch goes through Wanstead Park and across Wanstead Flats to
Leytonstone. The afternoon continues across Leyton Flats to the southern
end of Epping Forest and South Woodford.

St James`s Park to Notting Hill Gate linear
2025-01-23 11:15 - 15:30 | St James Park LU station, SW1H 0BB
Ramble: 3489
Meet: St James’s Park LU station 11.15
Distance: 6 miles (3.8 miles before lunch)

Lunch: The Goat Tavern, 3a Kensington High Street, W8 5NP (GR TQ258796) 13.15

Travel: St James’s Park LU station, on the Circle and District lines. Return from Notting Hill Gate LU station also on the Circle and District lines. All within Freedom Pass boundary.

Leaders: Richard & Linda 07740 876 891

A linear easy walk through St James’s Park, past Buckingham Palace, through Green Park to the Wellington Arch. Then to Hyde Park walking along the Serpentine and the Long Water to Lancaster Gate, across Kensington Gardens to Kensington High Street for lunch. After lunch, continuing to Holland Park and then through the Park via the Japanese garden. After which going to Notting Hill Gate underground station. Expected finish time c 15.30.
Being based in central London there are plenty of drop-out points, if required.

Clandon to Horsley linear
2025-01-30 11:00 - 16:30 | Clandon station, GU4 7TE
Ramble: 3490.
Meet: Clandon station GU4 7TE at 11.00.
Distance: 5 miles.
Lunch: The Barley Mow, 181 The Street, West Horsley KT24 6HR (GR TQ080537) 12.30
Travel: London Waterloo 9.54 long way around via Epsom (10.28) Clapham Jct 10.03
London Waterloo 10.03 Clapham Jct 10.12 ( Guildford via Cobham line)
Buy a return ticket to Clandon.
Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton or Ewell West.

Leader: Liz 07721 329 326

The walk starts in sleepy Clandon walking through a quiet residential area. We then follow a footpath next to a stream, across fields, through woods and meander towards Horsley where we have lunch. Approx 3 miles.
After lunch we walk along tracks for 2 miles towards Horsley station. There is a shorter 1 mile route for those who want a gentler time and there is a bus stop near the pub for infrequent buses to Leatherhead and Guildford. Number is 478 so need to check timings if that is an option for anyone.
Mainly flat but can get muddy so waterproof walking boots advised.
Trains from Horsley are frequent in the afternoon.

Windsor & Eton Central circular
2025-02-13 11:16 - 16:15 | Windsor and Eton Central, SL4 1PJ
Ramble: 3491
Meet: Windsor & Eton Central station SL4 1PJ 11.16
Distance: 6.0 miles

Lunch: The Greyhound, 16 Common Road, Eton Wick, SL4 6JE (GR SU 951784) 13.30

Travel: (Elizabeth Line) Liverpool Street 10.20, Paddington 10.32, Slough 11.01.
Change at Slough (Platform 1) for 11.10 to Windsor & Eton Central, arriving 11.16 (shuttle service). Freedom Pass Boundary: Slough. OR travel via GWR – Paddington 10.38, Slough 10.53. Freedom Pass boundary: West Drayton.

Leaders: Linda 07879 335 445 and Tony 07850 711 962

A flat walk along riverside and meadow paths crossing bridges to both banks of the River Thames, through the playing fields of Eton College and including some of the streets of Windsor. Likely to be muddy in places but no stiles. Just under 4 miles before lunch. Plenty of opportunities for refreshments on return to Windsor. Return trains to Slough every 20 mins.

Liverpool Street circular (Secret London)
2025-02-27 11:20 - 16:30 | Liverpool Street station, EC2M 7PR
Ramble: 3492
Meet: Liverpool Street EC2M 7PY 11.20 (outside on main concourse Bishopsgate, adjoining Eatily shop/restaurant)
Distance: 5.5 miles
Lunch: The Walrus And The Carpenter, 45 Monument Street, City of London, EC3R 8BU (GR TQ329807) 1.15
Travel: Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & Circle and Metropolitan Lines, London Overground, Tfl Rail and National Rail.
Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Richard 07930 338 571
This walk is based on the book ‘Secret London’ and will consist of visits to around 25 items/buildings/sites that are not known to
most tourists/visitors. The route criss-crosses City of London streets; we will pass many London landmarks familiar to most but
we will deviate onto very quiet side streets during our walk. Dropout points anywhere!

Annual General Meeting
2025-03-13 11:00 - 16:30
Ramble: 3493
AGM location and time: The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 0BS (GR TQ 395761) 14.00.

Pre AGM walk – Meet: Greenwich BR and DLR station (at Booking Office) SE10 8JQ. 11.09. Our customary two-mile walk to the pub via Greenwich Park.

Pre AGM walk – Travel: Cannon Street 10.56, London Bridge 11.01. (Greenwich station is also served by Thameslink (TL) from Luton, via West Hampstead TL 10.21, St Pancras TL 10.32 and London Bridge 10.38. Arr. Greenwich 10.57. Also the DLR from Lewisham and Stratford East.) Within Freedom Pass boundary.

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569.

AGM lunch: The Crown (as above), 13.00.

More details will be provided in the formal calling notice to be sent one month before the meeting. The walk and lunch are optional. All the events of the day are open to Members and friends.

Chiswick to Wimbledon linear
2025-03-27 11:17 - 16:30 | Chiswick station, W4 3HB
Ramble: 3494
Meet: Chiswick station W4 3HB 11.17 (by the bike shed at the side of Platform 1)

Distance: 6 miles

Lunch: Green Man, Wildcroft Road, Putney Heath, Putney, London SW15 3NG (TQ239743) 13.15

Travel: London Waterloo 10.52, Vauxhall 10.56, Clapham Junction 11.02.
Within Freedom Pass boundary

Leader: Ann 07948 500 518

The walk takes us to Barnes Bridge with wide ranging river views and then along quiet
footpaths to Barnes. We then take a long uphill route on to Putney Heath and the lunch spot.
Afterwards we walk on Wimbledon Common on various undulating routes to the War
Memorial and then down to the station. Main line station, District line and tram for return
journey. Frequent drop out points on the morning section and at lunchtime.

Chorleywood circular (via Sarratt)
2025-04-10 11:24 - 16:30 | Chorleywood station, WD3 5ND
Ramble: 3495
Meet: Chorleywood station WD3 5ND 11.24
Distance: 7.25 miles
Lunch: The Boot, The Green, Sarratt, WD3 6BL (GR TQ043996) 13.15
Travel: Marylebone (Chiltern Line) 10.52 or Baker Street (Metropolitan Line) 10.30
Return from Chorleywood (Chiltern Line) 4.17, 4.47, 5.15, 5.41 (approx. half hourly from then)
(Metropolitan Line) approx. half hourly to London. All within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Gould 07985 687 800
A pleasant walk through the beautiful Chilterns from Chorleywood Common over The River Chess (chalk stream) and then uphill to the village of Sarratt via a Norman Church. Morning walk 3.75 miles. After lunch we walk through picturesque countryside on our journey back to Chorleywood with a libation for those suffering from dehydration near the station .Afternoon walk 3.5 miles. There are two moderate climbs, one morning and one afternoon.

Weybridge circular
2025-04-24 11:27 - 16:30 | Weybridge station, KT13 8UD
Ramble: 3496
Meet: Weybridge station KT13 8UD 11.27
Distance: 5.1 miles
Lunch: The White Hart, New Haw Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2DS. (GR: TQ055632) 13.00
Travel: London Waterloo 10.50, Clapham Junction 10.58, Wimbledon 11.06, Surbiton 11.14 (arr Weybridge 11.27).
Freedom pass boundary: Surbiton

Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988.

An easy walk through pleasant leafy Surrey scenery. Walk by the River Wey passing locks and Mill Pond to get to the pub for lunch after 3.4 miles and returning 1.7 miles to the station along paths and near the railway track. A mainly level walk with no stiles and only urban in the opening part of the walk. (For those that wish to drive, you can park for free at or off Mayfield Road, nearer the town, about 10 minutes walk from the station).

Hampton Court circular
2025-05-08 11:13 - 16:30 | Hampton Court station, KT8 9AE
Ramble: 3497
Meet: Hampton Court station KT8 9AE, 11.13
Distance: 6 miles
Lunch: White Hart, 1 High Street, Hampton Wick, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 4DA (GR TQ174695) 12.45
Travel: Waterloo 10.36; Clapham Junction 10.45; Wimbledon 10.52. Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Expected finish time approx. 4.30 p.m. Return trains every half hour.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
From station we cross river and walk along Thames Path. We then enter Home Park, walk alongside Long Water and make our way to Kingston, to complete 2 ½ miles, before lunch. After lunch we enter Bushy Park with its many deer, and make our way via Leg of Mutton Pond to Woodland Gardens, where we will hopefully see numerous varieties of ducks. Then we return via Diana Fountain to the station to complete the final 3 ½ miles.

Tunbridge Wells circular
2025-05-22 11:40 - 16:30 | Tunbridge Wells Central station, TN1 1BT
Ramble: 3498
Meet: Tunbridge Wells Central station TN1 1BT 11.40
Distance: 9 miles
Lunch: The George & Dragon, 3 Speldhurst Hill, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0NN (GR TQ554413) 13.30
Travel: Charing Cross station 10.45 (Hastings service), Waterloo East 10.48, London Bridge 10.54, Orpington 11.09, Sevenoaks 11.19, Tonbridge 11.31 Freedom Pass boundary: Knockholt
Leader: David 07929 075 722
From the station we walk up through the Tunbridge Wells common and through some attractive woods to the village of Speldhurst
for lunch, approx. 4 miles. Afterwards we return and reach the famous Pantiles where we may stop for refreshments and then on
to the station. This is a longer walk than is usual and there are some steep sections and a couple of stiles to negotiate.
