Hampstead Heath circular
2025-09-25 11:40 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Wimbledon and Putney Commons circular
2026-03-26 11:15 - 16:30 | Wimbledon station, SW19 7NL
Ramble: 3521
Meet: Wimbledon station SW19 7NL 11.15

Distance: 5 miles (2 miles before lunch, 3 miles after lunch)

Lunch: The Telegraph, Telegraph Road, Putney Heath, SW15 3TU (GR TQ233737) 12.45
Buses available near lunch venue but not again until near the end of the walk.

Travel: Wimbledon station is served by frequent trains from Waterloo (16 minutes), Vauxhall and Clapham Junction, as well as District Line
Suggest 10.53 from Waterloo calling at Vauxhall (10.57), Clapham Junction (11.02) Arr. Wimbledon 11.09

Within Freedom Pass boundary.

Contact Ann (on the day only): 07948 500 518

Wimbledon and Putney Commons cover 1,140 acres so there’s plenty of scope for this walk. We’ll walk through woods, across plains, past several ponds, across playing fields, beside a brook. These are areas of SINC (Site of Importance for Nature Conservation), SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and SAC (Special Area of Conservation). There are several ups and downs, but no stiles.

Guildford circular
2026-04-09 11:02 - 16:30 | Guildford station, GU1 4UT
Ramble: 3522

Meet: Guildford station GU1 4UT. 11.02

Distance: 6 miles

Lunch: The Queen Victoria, Station Row, Shalford, GU4 8BY (GR TQ002472) 13.45

Travel: Waterloo 10.30. (alternatively Clapham Junction 10.03, Wimbledon 10.09, Raynes
Park 10.13 and Bookham 10.41). Frequent return trains.
Freedom Pass Boundary: Surbiton.

Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775

On leaving Guildford station the walk climbs up to the Castle with its very pretty gardens and
then there is a further short steep stretch up to the top of Pewley Down with magnificent
views. The route turns down into the valley to the North Downs Way and to the pub via
Shalford Mill (NT). The morning walk is 3.4 miles with the afternoon being slightly shorter
and mostly along the River Wey.

Gomshall circular via Shere
2026-04-23 11:51 - 16:30 | Gomshall station, Gomshall, Surrey, GU5 9LF, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3523

Meet: Gomshall station, Surrey, GU5 9NP 11.52.

Distance: 6 miles (4.5 miles before lunch and 1.5 after)

Lunch: The William Bray, Shere. GU5 9HS GR (TQ072477) 13.30

Travel: Gomshall station is served by GWR trains from Guildford. Guildford 11.36, arr Gomshall 11.52. Recommended trains departing Waterloo for Guildford are as follows. Waterloo 10.03, Vauxhall 10.07, Clapham Junction 10.12, Wimbledon 10.19, arr. Guildford 11.09. Waterloo 10.30, fast to Woking 10.55, arr. Guildford 11.02. Waterloo 10.45, Clapham Junction 10.52, arr. Guildford 11.24. (NB. The 10.45 does not stop at either Vauxhall or Wimbledon.) For car drivers, there is free parking in the Gomshall station approach.

Freedom Pass Boundary: Surbiton.

Contact: Liz 07721 329 326.

Walk: We leave the station and there is a bit of road walking before we get onto the footpath leading to Shere. Here we
skirt the village before heading uphill to the Albury estate. The walk is through woodland and is easy before descending
quite steeply to St Peter and St Paul`s church Here we rejoin the road before getting onto the footpath
leading back to Shere and the pub for lunch. After lunch we walk through the pretty village and then there
is a slight ascent before we retrace our steps back to the station.
