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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T114100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
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SUMMARY:West Ruislip circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3484 \nMeet: West Ruislip station HA4 7DW 11.41 \nDistance: 6.0 miles \nLunch: The Waters Edge\, Reservoir Road\, Ruislip HA4 7TY (aka Ruislip Lido) (GR TQ086892) 13.15 \nTravel: 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. \nLeader: David 07929 075 722 \nAbout 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. \n 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/west-ruislip-circular
LOCATION:West Ruislip station\, HA4 7DW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T110800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240805T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T162314Z
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SUMMARY:Sunningdale circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3483 \nMeet: Sunningdale station\, SL5 0QR 11.08\n \nDistance: 5.5 miles\n \nLunch: Belvedere Arms\, London Road\, Sunninghill\, Ascot SL5 7SB (SU959689) 13.30\n \nTravel: London Waterloo 10.20\, Clapham Junction 10.27. Freedom Pass boundary Feltham\n \nLeader: Ann 07948 500 518\n \nThe walk takes us through Sunningdale and then on beside Wentworth golf course and\nthrough the exclusive estate of Wentworth\, through Coworth Park for lunch in Sunninghill in\njust over 2.5 miles. Afterwards we walk through a very short stretch of Windsor Great Park\nand beside Virginia Water\, back through Coworth Park and a loop to Sunningdale station\nafter a further 3 miles.. This is an easy walk with some mild undulations and no stiles and\nalso no drop out points. Return trains half hourly at 11 and 41.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/sunningdale-circular
LOCATION:Sunningdale station\, SL5 0EL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T113400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240821T104837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T180502Z
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SUMMARY:Tadworth circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3482 \n \nMeet: Tadworth station\, KT20 5SP. 11.34.\n \n Distance: 6 miles.\n \n Lunch: The Well House Inn\, Chipstead Lane\, Coulsdon\, CR5 3SQ (GR TQ258552) 13.00.\n \nTravel: 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.\n \nLeader: Peter 07528 716 569\n \nFrom 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/tadworth-to-merstham-linear
LOCATION:Tadworth station\, KT20 5SP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240806T142234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T111407Z
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SUMMARY:Box Hill and Westhumble to Dorking linear.
DESCRIPTION: \nRamble: 3481\n \nMeet: Box Hill and Westhumble station RH5 6BT 11.15\n \nDistance: 6 miles\n \nLunch: Stepping Stones PH at Westhumble Street\, Westhumble RH5 6BS (GR TQ170255) 13.00\n \nTravel:  Waterloo 10.24\, Clapham Junction (Platform 11) 10.33\, Wimbledon 10.40. OR\, Victoria 10.16 Change at Clapham Junction for 10.33.\nFreedom Pass boundary: Epsom\n \nLeader: Liz 07721 329 326\n \nThere 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.\n \nDescription : 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.\nAfter 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.\nFor those wanting to avoid the uphill stretch you can join us at lunch time as the afternoon walk is mainly level. 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/boxhill-and-west-humble-to-dorking-linear
LOCATION:Box Hill and Westhumble station\, RH5 6BT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T114100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240724T143201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T161603Z
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SUMMARY:Bookham Common (Surrey) circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3480  \nMeet: Bookham station KT23 3JG  11.41    \nDistance: 7.5 miles  \nLunch: The Old Plough\, 2 Station Road\, Stoke D’Abernon\, Cobham\, KT11 3BN. (GR TQ125592) 13.00 \nTravel: 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\n \nLeader: Richard 07930 338 571\n \n\n Walk description:  this is a lovely and scenic walk\, a mix of woodland\, commons\, fields and pathways.  The walk is evenly divided\,\n  3.25 miles before lunch and 3.75 afterwards.  The afternoon stretch includes a leisurely stroll through Chasemore Stables\, owned by\n  footballer Michael Owen\, followed by a visit to the lakes on Bookhams Commons.  At the end of the walk a full range of refreshments\n  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.\n  Drop out points:  just the one\, but very convenient:  Stoke D’Abernon & Cobham Station\, just 5 minutes from the pub.  Also\, anybody\n 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.\n  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!
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/bookham-common-surrey-circular
LOCATION:Bookham station\, KT23 3JG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T112100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240420T103527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T150511Z
UID:2068-1724930460-1724949000@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Margarets (Herts) circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3479. \nMeet: St Margarets station\, SG12 8DS. 11.21. \nDistance: 7.5 miles.  \nLunch: Chequers Inn\, Wareside\, Herts SG12 7QY (GR TL394156)  13.30.\n \nTravel:  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. \n \nLeader:  Linda 07879 335 445\n \nWalking 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).\n 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/st-margarets-herts-circular-2
LOCATION:St Margarets station (Herts)\, Station Road Stanstead Abbots Hertfordshire\, SG12 8DS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T104800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240409T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T150402Z
UID:2052-1724323680-1724344200@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Esher to Claygate linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3478. \nMeet: Esher station\, KT10 8DY\, 10.48. \nDistance: 6 miles. \nLunch: The Prince of Wales\, 48 West End Lane\, Esher KT10 8LA (GR TQ129638) 13.30. \nTravel: 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. \nLeader: Rosemary 07486 081 775 \nOn 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/esher-to-claygate-linear
LOCATION:Esher station\, KT10 8DY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T114400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240422T140503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T141926Z
UID:2082-1723117440-1723134600@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bourne End (Bucks) circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3477. \nMeet: Bourne End station SL8 5QH\, 11.44. \nDistance: 7.25 miles. \nLunch: The Jolly Farmer\, Church Road\, Cookham Dean\, SL6 9PD (GR SU871851) 13.45. \nTravel: 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. \nContact: Gould 07985 687 800 \nThames 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. \n 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/bourne-end-bucks-circular-3
LOCATION:Bourne End station\, SL8 5QE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T113400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240318T153113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T183939Z
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SUMMARY:Enfield Lock to Chingford via Epping Forest
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3476. \nMeet: Enfield Lock station\, EN3 6HA\,  11.34. \nDistance: 6 miles. \nLunch: The Owl PH\, Lippits Hill\, Waltham Abbey\, Loughton IG10 4AL  (GR TQ397968)  13.00. \nTravel: 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. \nLeader: David M. 07929 075 722. \nThis 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/enfield-lock-to-chingford-via-epping-forest
LOCATION:Enfield Lock station\, EN3 6ES
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T113200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240318T141037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T150013Z
UID:2024-1720697520-1720715400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Petersfield circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3475. \nMeet: Petersfield station\, GU32 3EE\, 11.32. \nDistance: 6.7 miles. \nLunch: The Harrow Inn\, Church Road\, Steep\, Petersfield\, GU32 2DA\, 12.30 (GR SU751251) \nNb This is a cash only pub. It does not take credit or debit cards. \nTravel: (SW Railways) Waterloo 10.30\, Woking 10.54\, Guildford 11.02\, Petersfield 11.32. Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton. \nLeader: Laurie 07811 588 988 \nA 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).
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/petersfield-circular
LOCATION:Petersfield station\, GU32 3EE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T110200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240415T143639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T143804Z
UID:2057-1719486120-1719505800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crayford to Sidcup linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3474. \nMeet: Crayford station\, DA1 3PY. 11.02. \nDistance: 6.5 miles. \nLunch: The George\, 74 Bexley High Street\, Bexley\, DA5 1AJ (GR TQ495735) 12.45. \nTravel: Charing Cross 10.19\, Waterloo East 10.23\, London Bridge 10.27. Frequent return trains from Sidcup. Within Freedom Pass area. \nLeader: Ann 07948 500 518 \nThe 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/crayford-to-sidcup-linear
LOCATION:Crayford station\, DA1 3PY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T114600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240416T191900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T154238Z
UID:2062-1718279160-1718296200@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tonbridge circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3473 \nMeet: Tonbridge station\, TN9 1TT. 11.46. \nDistance: 6.2 miles.\n \nLunch: The Poacher and Partridge\, Hartlake Road\, Tonbridge\, TN11 0PH (GR TQ622461)\n(Nr. Tudeley) 13.00. (Part of the ‘Elite Pubs’ group and a bit more expensive than most.)\n \nTravel: Charing Cross 11.04\, Waterloo East 11.07\, London Bridge 11.13. Freedom Pass\nboundary: Knockholt. (Platforms generally CX 6\, WE c\, LB 7)\n \nLeader: Peter 07528 716 569\n \nFrom Tonbridge station we walk along the High Street to the River Medway and then the off\nroad tracks and footpaths due east towards Tudeley and the pub. About 2.6 miles (65\nminutes). From the pub we take a short road walk towards the River and then off road to\nreturn to Tonbridge by the Medway Valley Walk. About 3.6 miles (90 minutes). No gradients\nand also no drop-out points except a taxi from pub
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/tonbridge-circular
LOCATION:Tonbridge station\, TN9 1TT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T104900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240323T120355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T145611Z
UID:2038-1717066140-1717084800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hever to Cowden linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3472. \nMeet: Hever station\, TN8 7ER\, 10.49. \nDistance: 7.4 miles. \nLunch: Castle Inn\, Chiddingstone\, Edenbridge\, TN8 7AH\, (GR TQ499452) 12.30. \nTravel: Victoria 09.54\, London Bridge 10.07\, East Croydon 10.22. Freedom Pass boundary\, Upper Warlingham. Buy day return ticket to Cowden. \nLeader: Andy 07917 844 501 \nThis is a beautiful countryside walk taking in Hever Castle\, Chiddingstone Castle\, and Chiddingstone Village and Stone.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/hever-to-cowden-linear
LOCATION:Hever station\, TN8 7ER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240318T141629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T110616Z
UID:2028-1716463800-1716481800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rotherhithe circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3471. \nMeet: Rotherhithe station\, SE10 4LD 11.30. \nDistance: 5.5 miles. \nLunch: The Surrey Docks (Wetherspoons)\, 185 Lower Road\, Rotherhithe SE16 2LW\, (GR TQ357789) 13.45. \nTravel: London Overground (Jubilee Line change Canada Water\, Victoria Line change Highbury and Islington)Within Freedom Pass area. \nLeader: Marjorie 07547 232 812 \nThis 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/rotherhithe-circular
LOCATION:Rotherhithe station\, SE10 4LD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T111000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T164500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20240407T204627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T172208Z
UID:2046-1715253000-1715273100@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hampstead Heath circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3470. \nMeet: Hampstead LU station NW3 1QG 11.10 OR Hampstead Heath Overground station NW3 2QD 11.20. You will be met separately at both stations.  \nDistance: 6.2 miles. \nLunch: The Freemasons Arms\, 32 Downshire Hill\, NW3 1NT (GR TQ271859) 12.45  \nReturn: Frequent trains from either station. Within Freedom Pass boundary. \nLeader: Malcolm 07990 572 191. \n 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.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/hampstead-heath-circular-2
LOCATION:Hampstead LU station\, NW3 1QG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231204T203001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T105201Z
UID:1982-1714043700-1714062600@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hanwell to Richmond linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3469. \nMeet: Hanwell station (Elizabeth line) W7 3EB  11.15. \nDistance: 6 miles. \nLunch: The Fox Inn\, Green Lane\, Hanwell W7 2PJ (GR TQ150796) 12.15 pm. \nTravel: 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. \n Leader: Linda 07879 335 445. \n 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].
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/hanwell-to-richmond-linear
LOCATION:Hanwell station\, W7 3EB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T112200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231211T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T200903Z
UID:1994-1712834520-1712853000@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Horsley (Surrey) circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3468. Meet: Horsley station 11.22. Distance 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Barley Mow\, 181 The Street\, West Horsley\, Leatherhead KT24 6HR (GR TQ080535).  1.15  Travel:  (Guildford train) from Waterloo  10.33\, Vauxhall 10.37\, Clapham Junction 10.42\, Wimbledon 10.50  Freedom Pass boundary: Ewell West  Leader: Richard 07930 338  571 Walk is fairly straightforward\, mainly in fields surrounded by urban countryside.  One special feature will be a visit to West Horsley Place\, a Grade 1 listed medieval manor house and estate; the manor house dates from 1425. The property was bequeathed a few years ago to Bamber Gascoigne;  it is the setting for the popular BBC comedy series ‘GHOSTS’. It’s hoped that a tour of its special garden can be arranged\, the spring flowers are apparently something to behold!  Terrain mostly level\, with few stiles\, etc.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/horsley-surrey-circular
LOCATION:Horsley station\, KT24 6QX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T110200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230219T162418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T132221Z
UID:1795-1711623720-1711643400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Guildford circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3467. Meet: Guildford station GU1 4UT 11.02. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Queen Victoria\, Station Row\, Shalford GU4 8BY (GR TQ002472) 13.45. Travel: London Waterloo 10.30am. Alternatively Clapham Junction 10.02\, Wimbledon 10.10 and Raynes Park 10.13. Frequent return trains. Freedom Pass boundary is 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 takes us down into the valley where we pick up the North Downs Way and eventually walk past the National Trust Shalford Mill. The morning walk is 3.4 miles with the afternoon being slightly shorter and mostly along the River Wey.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/guildford-circular
LOCATION:Guildford station\, GU1 4UT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231121T191956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T132122Z
UID:1968-1710414000-1710433800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Richmond Park circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3466. Meet: Barnes station SW13 0HT at 11.00. Distance: 5 miles. Lunch: Lass `O Richmond Hill\, 8 Queens Road\, TW10 6JJ (GR TQ185739) 12:30. Travel: Waterloo 10:30  Clapham Jct. 10:40. Leader: Liz 07721 329 326 Description: Leaving Barnes Station we cross onto Priory Lane. We proceed to Roehampton gate of the park and go in a  clockwise direction. We then cut across past the ballet school and arrive at Pen ponds. We then head towards Pembroke Lodge and the Richmond gate where we exit and arrive at the pub for lunch. After lunch we re enter the park and continue clockwise back to Roehampton gate and Barnes Station. 3 miles before lunch 2 after.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/richmond-park-circular-2
LOCATION:Barnes station\, SW13 0HT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231208T160012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T132044Z
UID:1992-1709820000-1709825400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3465.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/agm
LOCATION:Blackheath station\, SE3 9LE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T105500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231208T152709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T150734Z
UID:1987-1709204100-1709224200@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kingston circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3464. Meet Kingston station 10.55. Distance: 6 miles.  Lunch: The Prince of Wales\, 23 Bridge Street\, Molesey\, KT8 9EU. Travel: Waterloo 1027 to Kingston\, Clapham Junction 1036. Within Freedom  Pass boundary. Leader: Ann 07948 500 518.  A nice gentle walk beside the Thames along Barge Walk to Hampton Court – 3 miles.  Return to Kingston via Bushey Park\, past the Heron and the Leg of Mutton ponds\, and through Millennium Wood. 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/kingston-circular
LOCATION:Kingston station\, KT1 1UJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231212T150501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T151503Z
UID:2010-1708600500-1708619400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Theydon Bois to Loughton linear (Epping Forest)
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3463. Meet: Theydon Bois LU station\, CM16 7EU\, 11.15. Distance: 6.5 miles. Lunch: Kings Oak\, High Beech\, Epping Forest\, IG10 4AE (GR TQ411981) 13.15. Travel: On Central Line train for Epping. Journey time from Bank station to Theydon Bois is 35 minutes. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Peter 07528 716 569. We walk four miles (approx. 1hour 45 mins) from Theydon Bois station on good paths through Epping Forest to the Kings Oak pub. The afternoon walk is 2.5 miles to Loughton station. Apart from some road walking when we leave and approach the stations the walk is all off road – although they are never far away. No drop out points other than taxi from the pub.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/theydon-bois-to-loughton-linear-epping-forest
LOCATION:Theydon Bois LU station\, CM16 7EU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231122T113336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T114243Z
UID:1973-1707392700-1707409800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Totteridge to Mill Hill circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3462. Meet: Totteridge and Whetstone station (Northern Line) N20 9QP 11.45. Distance: 5 miles. Lunch: Three Hammers PH\, Hammers Lane\, Ridgeway\, Mill Hill\, London NW7 4EA (GR TQ223929) 13.30. Travel: Northern Line Tube (within Freedom Pass zone). At the end of the walk we will take the 251 bus back along Totteridge Lane to the tube station Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988. A parkland walk with no steepness or stiles but which can be wet underfoot following rain\, taking in some pleasant countryside on the Northern edge of London. A 4 mile walk to the lunch stop after which those that wish to drop out can take the 240 bus to Edgware or Golders Green. After lunch a walk of a further mile back to Totteridge Lane for the 251 bus back to Totteridge tube station. Those that have more energy can continue the walk following some of the Dollis Valley Greenwalk and the London Loop for a further 3.5 miles to the station. (A self guide map can be provided for those that wish that). 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/totteridge-to-mill-hill-circular
LOCATION:Totteridge & Whetstone LU station\, N20 9QP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231104T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T194736Z
UID:1962-1706181300-1706200200@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3461 Meet: Speakers’ Corner W2 2UH (TQ 27398 80317) 11.15\, finishes at Lancaster Gate ( Lancaster Gate underground station W2 2UE (TQ 26719 80796).  Distance: 4 miles. Lunch The Goat Tavern\, 3a Kensington High Street\, London\, W8 5NP (TQ 25846 79679) 12.45. Travel: Nearest Underground station is Marble Arch\, then take Hyde Park exit to Speakers’ Corner Leaders: Richard & Linda 07887 556 311. A pleasant linear walk on good paths (no stiles) with a number of points of interest. 2.5 miles before lunch and 1.5 miles after\, finishes  at the Lancaster Gate entrance to Kensington Gardens. (If anyone wishes to walk back to Speakers’ Corner the distance is c0.8 miles). Given the location plenty of drop out points.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/hyde-park-kensington-gardens-linear
LOCATION:Speakers Corner\, W2 2UH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T111000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20231211T202836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T151944Z
UID:1999-1704971400-1704990600@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mitcham Junction to Hackbridge (Wandle Valley Regional Park Trail)
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3460. Meet Mitcham Junction station 11.10. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Sun. 4 North Street\, Carshalton\, Surrey\, SM5 2HU (GR TQ278647) 13.15  (2 minutes from Carshalton station). Travel: Train from Victoria 10.41 Clapham Junction 10.48 Arrives 11.05 Mitcham Junction. Wimbledon platform 10  for any tram 10.41 to Mitcham Junction (not Mitcham) arriving 10.55 or every 10 minutes. Trains also available from London Blackfriars and St Albans Thameslink to Mitcham junction See TFL journey planner website for intermediate stations. Leader: Marion 07748 185 367 Mainly on flat common land and parkland paths. Some small stretches of mud after rain but easy peasy pace. Mitcham common Beddington farmlands and Park Grove park\, Carshalton Ponds Ecology centre Wilderness island Hackbridge . Lunch in Carshalton after 4 miles with visit to the Honeywood Museum ( no charge). Finish at Hackbridge after a further 2 miles. It’s Marion’s birthday so please join us just for lunch or for the afternoon only 2 miles to Hackbridge if they have eaten too much over Christmas and New Year. 16 places maximum for lunch so please book asap. 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/mitcham-junction-to-hackbridge-wandle-valley-regional-park-trail
LOCATION:Mitcham Junction station\, CR4 4HN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230908T151051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T102336Z
UID:1949-1702552500-1702571400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Waterloo to Blackfriars (linear via Tower Bridge)
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3459 Meet: Waterloo station 11.15 (by the National Windrush Monument) Distance 6.8 miles (3.9 miles to the lunch stop and 2.9 miles after) Lunch: The Liberty Bounds\, 15 Trinity Square\, Tower Hill 13.15\nAll travel within Freedom Pass area. Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988. This walk takes in the Southbank in the morning\, walking by the River Thames from Waterloo to Tower Bridge\, then crossing the bridge from South to north and passing along the river by the Tower of London and up to lunch at Trinity Square. After lunch we will call in at another 3 pubs- The Crosse Keys at 9 Gracechurch Street\, The Banker at Cousin Lane EC4 by the river near Cannon Street\, and then along the Thames Path on the north bank until we reach The Blackfriar at Blackfriars Bridge where the walk will end. There are many drop out places along the way. 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/christmas-themed-walk
LOCATION:Waterloo station\, SE1 8SW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T112400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230815T160544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T175603Z
UID:1916-1701343440-1701361800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bayford circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3458 Meet: Bayford station SG13 8PH 11.24 Distance: 6.5 miles Lunch: Five Horseshoes\, 1 Church Road\, Little Berkhampstead\, Herts SG13 8LY (GR TL291078) 13.30 Travel: Great Northern service from Moorgate 10.37 calls at Highbury and Islington 10.45\, Finsbury Park 10.50 and Enfield Chase 11.12. Freedom Pass boundary: Crews Hill. Trains returning from Bayford 18 and 46 mins. past the hour. Leader: David M. 07929 750 722 A pleasant walk through woods\, lanes and fields in the Hertfordshire countryside. May be muddy underfoot in places and there are some steep sections and 4 stiles enroute. 4.5 miles before lunch and two after.  No dropout points after lunch.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/bayford-circular
LOCATION:Bayford station\, SG13 8PH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T111900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230731T152143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T171428Z
UID:1885-1700738340-1700757000@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Effingham Junction to Bookham linear.
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3457 Meet: Effingham Junction station. KT24 5HX  11.19. Distance: 5 miles Lunch: The Plough\, Orestan Lane\, Effingham\, Leatherhead KT24 5SW (GR TQ116538) 13.00 Travel:  Waterloo 10.33\, Wimbledon 10.49 ( towards Guildford via Cobham) Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton Leader: Liz  07721 329 326 Description: Leaving the station we walk via Effingham Common joining the Old London Rd through Greatlee Wood and across fields to the village of Effingham where we have lunch. Approx 2.5 miles.  After lunch we head towards Bookham following tracks through Oaken Wood and onto the Common where we find the station. Again about 2.5 miles but can vary according to weather or light! Trains 41 minutes past the hour for trains to Effingham and trains to London  OR 16.18\, 16.48 17.18 18.05 from Bookham also towards Wimbledon and London with no change. Bus 479 is hourly to Guildford and half hourly to Leatherhead with more London trains. For those wanting a pub you can do a detour to the  Olde Windsor Castle\, Bookham. Food orders for lunch will need to be placed via Liz by Sunday 19 Nov.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/effingham-junction-to-bookham-linear
LOCATION:Effingham Junction station\, KT24 5HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T122100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230820T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T172003Z
UID:1926-1699532460-1699547400@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leigh-on-Sea to Southend linear
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3456  Meet: Leigh-on-Sea station SS9 2ET 12.21. Distance: 4 miles. Lunch: The Peterboat\, 27 High Street\, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2EN  (GR TQ 838857) 12.30   Travel: (c2c) London Fenchurch Street 11.34\, Limehouse (DLR) 11.38\, Barking (Hammersmith & City\, District & Overground 11.48.  Freedom Pass boundary: Upminster BUT just £7 for a c2c Senior Rover over 65 all day and all stops ticket.  Frequent return trains from Southend Central taking about 55 mins to Fenchurch Street.  Leader: Linda P 07879 335 445.  After an early lunch at Leigh (still a working fishing village)\, this seaside walk follows a beach side path taking in good views across the estuary to the Kent coast via quiet coast towns to Southend. Option to shorten the walk from various stations along the route. Also an opportunity to walk the 1.3 miles out to the end of Southend Pier (and possibly to take the pier train back).  \n 
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/leigh-on-sea-to-southend-linear
LOCATION:Leigh-on-Sea station\, SS9 2ET
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T112400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095133
CREATED:20230826T154759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T170811Z
UID:1932-1698319440-1698337800@forestramblers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chorleywood circular
DESCRIPTION:Ramble: 3455 Meet: Chorleywood Station WD3 5ND  11.24 Distance: 6 miles Lunch: The Red Lion\, Village Road\, Chenies WD3 6ED. (GR TQ023982)  12.45 Travel: Marylebone (Chiltern Line) 10.57. Baker Street (Met Line) 10.30 Within Freedom Pass boundary. Trains back to Marylebone 16.18\, 16.48\, 17.15\, 17.42 then approx. every half hour. Trains back on Met Line 16.15\, 16.46 then approx. every half hour. Leader: Gould 07985 687 800 A pleasant Chiltern walk through ancient woodlands\, visiting the picturesque village of Chenies  and Chenies Manor frequented by Henry VIII and by Elizabeth I on many occasions. Taking in the river Chess (chalk stream)\, watercress beds\, wild flower meadows and finishing back over Chorleywood Common for libations and the railway station. 2 miles before lunch\, 4 after.
URL:https://forestramblers.co.uk/walk/chorleywood-circular
LOCATION:Chorleywood station\, WD3 5ND
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