Windsor & Eton Central circular
2025-02-13 11:16 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | 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.

Penshurst circular
2025-05-29 11:22 - 16:30 | Penshurst station, TN11 8JE
Ramble: 3499
Meet: Penshurst station, TN11 8JE. 11:22.
Distance: 7.6 miles.
Lunch: The Windmill, 1 Windmill Road, Sevenoaks Weald, TN14 6PN (GR TQ528509). 13.15.
Travel: Thameslink train to Redhill calling at London Bridge 10.21 (Plat 4), Norwood Junction 10.32, East Croydon 10.36, Redhill 10.52. Change at Redhill for 11.00 (Plat 1a) to Penshurst. Freedom Pass boundary Coulsdon South.
Leader: Peter C. 07528 716 569.
A circular walk to Sevenoaks Weald via fields and farms. Generally flat terrain but there are some stiles on both the morning and afternoon walk. The morning walk is 3.6 miles (1 hour 45 mins). The afternoon walk is 4 miles (2 hours). No drop out points.

Falconwood to Charlton linear
2025-06-12 11:09 - 16:30 | Falconwood station, SE9 2RN
Ramble: 3500
Meet: Falconwood station SE9 2RN 11.09
Distance: 4.5 miles
Lunch: The Fox Under the Hill, Shooters Hill SE18 4LT (GR TQ418770) 12.45
Travel: Victoria station 10.33 (Direct train usually plats 1 – 7) OR Charing Cross 10.31, Waterloo East 10.35, London Bridge 10.40,
Lewisham 10.49. Change at Lewisham for the train from Victoria – 10.56; Plat 4. Arrive Falconwood 11.09.
All within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Bill 07958 521 632
The walk takes us through Oxleas Wood, excellent views from the cafe, past Severndroog
Castle and over Shooters Hill. We then cross Woolwich Common, Charlton Park and make
our way through Maryon Park down to the Thames Barrier and along the Thames to our
pub lunch. After lunch we walk 1.5 miles along the south bank to the Jubilee Line at North
Greenwich. Possible drop out point after lunch at Charlton station (half a mile)

Leatherhead circular
2025-06-26 11:06 - 17:00 | Leatherhead station, KT22 7SQ
Ramble: 3501
Meet: Leatherhead station KT22 7SQ 11.06
Distance: 7 miles
Lunch: The Running Horses, Mickleham RH5 6DU (GR TQ171534) 13.15
Travel: London Waterloo 10.24, Clapham Jct 10.33, Wimbledon 10.40 arrives Leatherhead 11.06
Freedom Pass boundary: Ewell West
Leader: Liz 07721 329 326
We leave the station and meander through some streets passed St Johns school
and then crossing over the M25 we come to open farmland. We then arrive at the old London
road which is a good track, passing Tyrrells Wood and Beaverbrook golf courses.
Arriving at Mickleham down we descend to the village and lunch. Approx 4.5 miles.
After lunch we cross the Dorking road and head towards Leatherhead on roads, tracks
and grassland and next to the river Mole before getting back to the station approx 2.5 miles.
A few down and uphill sections but mainly flat.

Bookham circular ( via Polesden Lacey)
2025-07-10 11:41 - 16:30 | Bookham station, KT23 3JG
Ramble: 3502
Meet: Bookham station KT23 3JG 11.41
Distance: 6 miles
Lunch: Polesden Lacey cafeteria RH5 6BB (GR TQ133524) 13.15
Travel: London Waterloo (Guildford via Epsom train) 10.54 Clapham Junction 11.03 Wimbledon 11.10 Epsom 11.28 Return trains from Bookham at 16.18, 16.48, 17.18, 18.05 then hourly. Freedom Pass boundary: Ewell West
Leader: Frances 07940 899 401
FROM BOOKHAM STATION THE WALK TAKES US BRIEFLY ONTO BOOKHAM COMMONS THEN ONTO WOODLAND PATHS TOWARD POLESDEN LACEY. EN ROUTE WE CALL AT ALL
SAINTS CHURCH WITH ONE OF ENGLAND’S OLDEST YEW TREES (est. 1200 years old) IN FULL VIEW. FROM THERE WE HAVE A GENTLE GRADIENT UNTIL WE REACH POLESDEN
LACEY. THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ESTATE, NOW RUN BY NATIONAL TRUST, WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER ROLLING SURREY HILLS TOWARD RANMORE COMMON. LUNCH IS
IN THE POLESDEN LACEY MAIN CAFETERIA, WHERE AN AREA WILL BE SET ASIDE FOR US. A FULL RANGE OF FOODS IS AVAILABLE, INCL. HOT AND COLD MEALS, SNACKS &
SANDWICHES; ALSO A WIDE SELECTION OF DRINKS, HOT AND COLD, INCL. SOME BOTTLED/CANNED ALES. AFTER LUNCH WE FOLLOW A TRAIL AROUND THE POLESDEN ESTATE
AND ELEGANT GARDENS BEFORE HEADING BACK TO BOOKHAM, DOWNHILL ALL THE WAY. AT THE FINISH OF THE WALK ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED ONCE AGAIN TO PARTAKE
OF A WIDE SELECTION OF CAKES, SNACKS + ASSORTED DRINKS, HOT AND COLD. INCL. IPA BEERS, IN THE GARDEN CHEZ FRANCES & RICHARD HOUSES, 5 MINS. FROM STATION!
THE WALK IS APPROX. 3 MILES BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER LUNCH, EASY TERRAIN WITH NO STILES. NO REALLY CONVENIENT DROPOUT POINTS.

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Claygate & Arbrook Commons - circular
2025-07-24 11:05 - 16:00 | Claygate station, KT10 0PB
Ramble: 3503
Meet: Claygate station KT10 0PB 11.05
Distance: 6 miles

Lunch: The Foley, 106 Hare Lane, Claygate KT10 0LZ 13.15 (GR TQ153 636)

Travel: London Waterloo 10.33, Clapham Junction 10.41, Wimbledon 10.49, Claygate 11.05.
Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton

Leaders: Richard & Linda 07887 556 311

A fairly flat walk – through Arbrook Common under the A3 and past the Horse
of the South through fields over the A3 and onto Claygate Common. A short walk through a pleasant residential area to The Foley ph. Morning walk c4 miles. After lunch a 2 mile walk through Arbrook Common before heading back to Claygate station. The pub is only about a quarter of a mile from Claygate station for anyone wishing to leave after lunch.

Petersfield circular
2025-07-31 11:32 - 16:30 | Petersfield station, GU32 3EE
Ramble: 3504
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.

Hadley Wood to Cockfosters linear
2025-08-14 11:55 - 16:30 | Hadley Wood station, EN4 0EL
Ramble: 3505
Meet: Hadley Wood station, Crescent W, Hadley Wood, Barnet, EN4 0EL 11.55
Distance: 6 miles
Lunch: The Cock Inn, Chalk Lane, Barnet, EN4 9HU (GR TQ277966) 13.30
The pub is a short distance from Cockfosters LU station Leave the station via the exit marked Way Out and Northbound Buses and walk up Chalk Lane.
Travel: Great Northern Rail Moorgate 11.22, Highbury and Islington 11.30, Finsbury Park 11.37 OR Kings Cross 11.27 change Finsbury Park Arr. 11.32 Dep. 11.37 Platform 8
Return: Cockfosters Station Piccadilly Line. All within Freedom Pass boundary
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812
After leaving Hadley Wood station and a short walk on pavements the morning 2.5 mile walk is on shady paths through Hadley Woods to the pub at Cockfosters. After lunch it’s a 3.5 circular walk exploring a small part of the 413 acre Trent Country Park. The Sassoon family owned Trent Park house which was, also, used to house captured German officers before becoming a teacher training college. It is now being redeveloped as housing. There is a café at the end of the walk or, for those who have a need a return to The Cock Inn!!

Hampton Wick to Teddington linear
2025-08-28 11:12 - 16:30 | Hampton Wick station, KT1 4DQ
Ramble: 3506
Meet: Hampton Wick station KT1 4DQ 11.12
Distance: 6 miles
Lunch: Pheasantry Cafe, Woodland Gardens TW12 2EJ (GR TQ142694) 1pm. Indoor and large outside seating. Extensive menu including alcoholic drinks hot and cold food, salads and sour dough pizzas. Car parking available.
Travel: SWR (Shepperton service) from Waterloo 10.42, Vauxhall 10.46, Clapham Jct 10.51, Wimbledon 10.58, Hampton Wick 11.12
Return trains from Teddington station every half an hour. Within Freedom Pass boundary
Leader: Marion: 07748 185 367
A leisurely linear walk through Bushy Park towards the Woodland gardens for a cafe/picnic at The Pheasantry before heading to Teddington station. Railway pub for drinks before catching trains home.

Ockley circular
2025-09-11 11:51 - 16:30 | Ockley station, Station Approach, off Coles Lane Capel, RH5 5HT, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3507
Meet: Ockley station RH5 5HT, 11.51
Distance: 5.5 miles
Lunch: Inn on The Green, Ockley, RH5 5TD (GR TQ147401) 13.15
Travel: Victoria 10.41, Clapham Junction 10.48, Sutton 11.13, Epsom 11.24. Freedom Pass boundary Ewell East / West. Return trains only one per hour, aim for 16.26 train.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
From the station we walk 2.5 miles to the pub, through the Vann Lake nature reserve, past a disused windmill, and an old school house. After lunch we pass through the village green, which was the scene of a bloody battle, and through the woods back to the station.

Hampstead Heath circular
2025-09-25 11:40 - 16:30 | Hampstead LU station, NW3 1QG
Ramble: 3508
Meet: Hampstead station, NW3 1QG 11.40
Distance: 6.5 miles (2.8 miles in the morning)
Lunch: The Old Bull and Bush Inn, N End Way London, NW3 7HE (GR TQ260869) 13.00.
Travel: Northern Line Edgware branch, 11.10 (for example) from Waterloo. Return from Hampstead Heath and Belsize Park.
Within Freedom Pass area
Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191.
A very different walk on Hampstead Heath. The walk takes us due north to see some heritage within the village and we emerge on West Heath and Whitestone Pond. We walk along what’s known as The Pergola and The Hill garden and eventually arrive at Golders Hill Park (part of the Heath). This takes us straight to the pub for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll marvel at the weird Sandy Heath and then cross over to East Heath (the largest part of the Heath), where we intend to stop at the well-known sights, including Kenwood House, the ponds and Parliament Hill, plus some that are less known by most. Drop-out and joining point for buses at the pub.

Bromley by Bow to Tottenham Hale linear
2025-10-09 11:30 - 16:30 | Bromley-by-Bow LU station, Northern Approach, Blackwall Tunnel, E3 3JJ
Ramble: 3509
Meet: Bromley by Bow LU station, Northern Approach, Blackwall Tunnel E3 3JJ 11.30
Distance: 5.5 miles
Lunch: Princess of Wales, 146 Lea Bridge Road, Lower Clapton, E5 9RB (GR TQ355865) 13.30
Travel: District Line. Return Victoria Line or Greater Anglia to Stratford or Liverpool Street
Anyone joining for lunch Greater Anglia, Stratford to Lea Bridge Station
Within Freedom Pass area
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812
The 3.5 mile walk before lunch follows the Lea Way Path on Three Mile Island to the Greenway. Then through the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the banks of River Lea to the pub. After lunch it crosses Walthamstow Marshes to reach Walthamstow Wetlands (one of the largest wetland areas in Europe) to The Ferry Boat Inn (for some) and Tottenham Hale station

Bushy Park circular
2025-10-23 11:15 - 16:30 | Teddington station, TW11 0BB
Ramble: 3510
Meet: Teddington station TW110BB 11.15
Distance: 5.5 miles
Lunch: Duke of Clarence Hampton Hill, 147 Hampton Hill High Street, Hampton TW12 1NJ (GR TQ143709) 12.45
Travel: (SWR Shepperton service) London Waterloo 10.42, Vauxhall 10.45, Clapham Junction 10.50, Wimbledon 10.58
and Raynes Park 11.01. Within Freedom Pass area
Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775
The walk is wholly within Bushy Park which is the second largest of the Royal Parks and for
the morning walk concentrates wholly on the north west section which is probably unfamiliar
territory to most members. The distance is about 2.5 miles. After lunch we venture into the
Water Gardens and work our way over to the north east area of the park. About a further 3
miles before returning to Teddington station. Frequent return trains to Waterloo. Drop out
point at lunchtime.

Hayes (Kent) to Petts Wood linear
2025-10-30 11:23 - 16:30 | Hayes station, BR2 7EN
Ramble: 3511
Meet: Hayes (Kent) station BR2 7EN 11.23
Distance: 5 miles
Lunch: The Daylight Inn, Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1LZ (GR TQ445676) 13.30
Travel: (S.E. Rail Hayes service) from Charing Cross 10.40, Waterloo East 10.43, London Bridge 10.48. Arrive Hayes(Kent) 11.23 Anyone from the Croydon area can catch the tram from outside East Croydon station to Elmers End station
and board the 11:12 train to Hayes (Kent), which arrives at 11:23
All travel is within the Freedom Pass area.

Leader: Bill 07958 521 632
The walk takes us across Hayes Common, through Colyers Wood then along Barnet Wood Road to Keston Mark.

We cross Keston Mark close to the bus garage and then over Princes Plain to link up with the London Loop through Sparrow Wood.
We then follow a small brook into Petts Wood where we lunch at The Daylight Inn close to the station.
After lunch we board the train back to London Bridge.

Horsley circular
2025-11-13 10:54 - 16:30 | Horsley station, KT24 6QX
Ramble: 3512
Meet: Horsley station KT24 6QX 10.54
Distance: 6 miles (4 miles before lunch, 2 after)

Lunch: King William IV, 83 The Street. West Horsley, KT24 6BG (GR TQ078529) 13.00

Travel: (SWR Guildford service) Waterloo 10.03, Vauxhall 10.07, Clapham Jct 10.12 Wimbledon 10.19.
Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton

Leader: Liz 07721 329 326

Leaving the station we take the footpaths and tracks to West Horsley place.

We cross the A246 and head on up Sheepleas. Gentle climb but good underfoot
and wooded so if it’s inclement we have some cover.
We walk around this lovely area of open land and wooded paths. At St Mary’s church
we recross the A246 and head across the fields ( it can be very wet underfoot here so
waterproof walking boots) to the rear of Squires garden centre and Cranmore school
before arriving at the pub.
After lunch we set off along tracks towards Horsley station and this can be as long
or short as people wish depending on the weather.
There is an infrequent bus (No 478) from near the pub to Guildford or Leatherhead
for anyone wanting it.

Farringdon (figure of 8)
2025-11-27 11:15 - 16:30 | Farringdon station, EC1M 6BY
Ramble: 3513

Meet: Farringdon station EC1M 6BY 11.15

Distance: 5.5 miles

Lunch: Sir John Oldcastle, 29-35 Farringdon Road, EC1M 3JF (GR TQ315818) 13.15

Travel: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines. Also Thameslink (e.g. Wimbledon 10.37 arriving Farringdon 11.13)

Within Freedom Pass boundary

Leaders: Linda 07879 335 445 and Tony 07850 711 962

A winter wander exploring the varied aspects of Clerkenwell from its gory past to its hipster present. Starting before lunch with the gardens of St John’s in Benjamin Street and those of the St John Priory Church and visiting St Peter’s Italian Church before continuing northwards to the area past the Clerks’ Well with its interesting social housing and buildings to Spa Fields and Exmouth Market. 3 miles.
After lunch exploring the historical areas of Smithfield and Charterhouse: 2.5 miles.

Warren Street to Bank linear (Xmas pub walk)
2025-12-11 11:20 - 17:00 | Warren Street LU station, NW1 3AA
Ramble: 3514
Meet: Warren Street LU station, NW1 3AA, 11.20
Distance: 5 miles
Lunch: Penderel’s Oak (Wetherspoons), 273-288 High Holborn, WC1V 7HP. (GR TQ 308815) 1.30
Travel: Northern & Victoria Lines. Warren Street station is within walking distance of King’s Cross/St Pancras 10 mins, Euston 5 mins, Euston Square LU 3 mins.) Within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: Richard M 07930 338 571
Route: A leisurely stroll through Bloomsbury, Univ. of London sites then through Russell Square & back doubles to High Holborn for lunch.
Post-lunch further leisurely stroll through side streets to Bank stn. via St. Paul’s, possibly incorporating 2 or 3 places of interest included in my ‘Secret London’ walk earlier this year.
Walk to include 1 or 2 pub stops for drinks & coffees etc. before lunch, then 1 or 2 further pub stops with the last close to Bank station at the end of the walk. Dropout points at any time, any place along the route.

Tadworth circular
2026-01-08 11:34 - 16:30 | Tadworth station, KT20 5SP
Ramble: 3515
Meet: Tadworth station KT20 5DT (GR TQ231562) at 11:34
Distance: 5.5 miles, 4.7 miles before lunch, 0.8 mile after
Lunch: The Dog House, Walton-on-the-Hill, KT20 7RU (GR TQ224552) 1:45pm
Travel: Southern Rail service (Tattenham Corner), London Bridge 10:40, East Croydon 10:59, Tadworth 11:34.
Must board carriages 6 to 10 because the train divides at Purley and the rear 5
carriages go to Tattenham Corner via Tadworth.
All travel is within the Freedom Pass Area.
Leader: Bill 07958 521 632

Leaving the station we head south across Banstead Heath then southwest parallel
to the Dorking Road, over the M25 to Frith Park Farm and along Tye Lane. We then
pass Great Hayes, the Manor House, back under the M25 and into Walton-on-the-
Hill for lunch. After lunch back across Banstead Heath to Tadworth station.

Vauxhall circular
2026-01-22 11:00 - 16:30 | Vauxhall station, London, SW8 2LR
Ramble: 3516
Meet: Vauxhall station SW8 1SS. Booking Hall, National Rail station. 11.00
Distance: 5 miles
Lunch: The Black Dog 112 Vauxhall Walk SE11 5ER (GR TQ305783)
12.30
Travel: Victoria Line or Network Rail. Within Freedom Pass area
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812
This is a slightly different walk as it includes a bus journey. The 2.5 mile
morning walk in the Vauxhall area includes the Vauxhall and Kennington
parks, some squares and community gardens. After lunch we take a bus
to Battersea Park for a 2.5 mile walk including the Barbara Hepworth
and Henry Moore statues, the sub-tropical and English gardens and the
pagoda before catching the bus back to Vauxhall.

Tower Hill to Island Gardens linear
2026-01-29 11:45 - 16:30 | Tower Hill LU, EC4N 4DJ
Ramble: 3517
Meet: Tower Hill station, EC3N 4DJ, 11.45
Distance: 7.0 miles
Lunch: Town of Ramsgate PH, 62 Wapping High Street, London E1W 2PN (GR TQ345801) 12.30.
Travel: District/Circle Line LU.
Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988 on the day.

An urban winter walk along the north bank of the Thames past numerous wharves and also various riverside pubs (Captain Kidd, Prospect of Whitby and The Grapes all follow on from our lunch pub). Terrific views of the Thames across the water and also the business district as one comes into Canary Wharf. Also the Thames Clipper piers are numerous along the way. Lunch is under 1 1/2 miles from the start, and the post lunch walk is around 5 1/2 miles. There are drop out points after lunch at Wapping station or Canary Wharf. For those that make the whole walk there is a decent pub and also a coffee shop at Island Gardens at the end. Wrap up well as it is the end of January, and also wear very comfortable (cushioned?) shoes as all the walking is on stone/pavements.

London Victoria circular
2026-02-12 11:20 - 16:00 | Victoria station, London, SW1W 9SJ
Ramble: 3518
Meet: Victoria mainline station. Meeting area between platform 7 and W H Smiths. 11.00.
Distance: c5 miles
Lunch: The Phene, 9 Phene Street, SW3 5NY GR (TQ272779)
Travel: Victoria station is served by Main Line trains as well as Victoria, Circle and District underground lines.
Leaders: Richard and Linda 07887 556 311
The walk is c2.5 miles before lunch taking in St Peter’s Eaton Square (which should be open for a short visit) then plenty of ‘blue plaque spotting’ along Chester Square then heading via St Leonard’s Terrace to Smith Street and The Phene. After lunch we head down to the Embankment continue passed the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Chelsea Bridge returning to Victoria station via St George’s Drive. We should be back at Victoria station by 4 pm. It’s a flat walk all on pavements and being London there are plenty of drop out points including Sloane Square LU station.

Strawberry Hill to Hampton Court (Thames Path)
2026-02-26 11:08 - 16:30 | Strawberry Hill station, Tower Road Strawberry Hill Greater London, TW1 4PP
Ramble: 3519
Meet: Strawberry Hill station, TW2 5SQ. 11.08
Distance: 7.2 miles.

Lunch: Druids Head, 3 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1 JT (GR TQ179692) 13.15.

Travel: Strawberry Hill station is on a loop line from Waterloo station. Two trains leave
Waterloo within three minutes of each other (and yet a third overtakes the second train,
change at Richmond). The earlier train is recommended. (Second train, times in
brackets.) Waterloo 10.27 (10.30), Vauxhall 10.31 (10.34), Clapham Junction Plat 11,
10.36 (Plat 5, 10.40), Wimbledon 10.43, (Richmond 10,58), Arrive at SH 11.08 (11.07)

Within Freedom Pass boundary

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569

After a circuit of Strawberry Hill House Garden and a short stretch of road walking, we
cross the Thames at Teddington lock and continue to Kingston for lunch. After, we cross
Kingston bridge and follow the Thames to Hampton Court and station. (3.5 miles before
lunch (2h 5m walk, inc. visit to gardens.). After lunch 3.7 miles (1h 50m walk).

Annual General Meeting 14.00 (Pre AGM walk)
2026-03-12 11:38 - 16:30 | Greenwich BR & DLR station, SE10 8NB, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3520
Meet: Greenwich BR and DLR station (at Booking Office), SE10 8JQ. 11.38.

Distance: Our customary 2 mile walk to the pub via Greenwich Park.

Lunch: The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 0BS (GR TQ395761) 13.00.
(Followed by the AGM, 14.00)

Travel: Cannon Street 11.26, London Bridge (Plat 1) 11.31. Greenwich station is also
served by the DLR from Lewisham and Stratford East. Within Freedom Pass boundary.

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569.

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.
