Forest Ramblers

Dorking to Brockham circular (Deepdene Trail)
2023-09-28 11:14 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Dorking station, Station Approach, RH4 1TF, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3453 Meet: Dorking Station RH4 1TF 11.14 Distance: 6.5 miles Lunch: Royal Oak, Brockham Green, Brockham, RH3 7JS (GR TQ197495) 13.15 Travel: Waterloo 10.24, Clapham Junction 10.33, Wimbledon 10.40, Epsom 10.58. Freedom Pass boundary Ewell East / Ewell West. For return journey have three trains per hour. Leader: Andy 07917 844 501 From the station we head off to see the Deepdene Trail, which includes restored gardens, temple and terraces. From there we proceed through Surrey countryside to Brockham for lunch. We return to Dorking taking in the ruins of Betchworth castle.

Frimley circular
2023-09-14 11:40 - 16:30 | Frimley station, GU16 7QH
Ramble: 3452 Meet: Frimley station GU16 7QH 11.40 Distance: 6 miles Lunch: The Rose and Thistle, 1 Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6HT (GR SU888567) 13.00 Travel: London Waterloo 10.23am, Clapham Junction 10.30 and Ash Vale 11.14. Change at Ash Vale for the 11.34 to Frimley arriving at 11.40. Freedom Pass boundary is Surbiton. Half hourly return trains. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775 This walk is on the borders of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire and is almost entirely flat with just a couple of gentle slopes. The walk takes us by both the Blackwater river and the Basingstoke Canal as well as deep in the woods. There are no stiles but a few flights of steps. The morning section before lunch is quite short

Petersfield circular
2023-08-31 11:32 - 17:00 | Petersfield station, GU32 3EE
Ramble: 3448. Meet: Petersfield station GU32 3EE 11.32am Distance: 6.7 miles. Lunch: The Harrow Inn, Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 2DA. 12.30pm.(GR SU751251) 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).

Longcross circular
2023-08-24 11:07 - 16:30 | Longcross station, Chobham lane, GU25 4JR
Ramble 3447 Meet: Longcross station 11.07 Distance: 6 miles Lunch: The Four Horseshows, 13 – 15 Burrow Hill Green, Chobham, Woking GU24 8QP (GR SU972627) 13.00 Travel: London Waterloo 10.20am, Clapham Junction 10.27, Richmond 10.36. Freedom Pass boundary is Feltham. Half hourly return trains. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775 This is a fairly remote walk wholly within Chobham Common and is almost entirely flat with just a couple of gentle slopes. The ground is likely to be a little muddy in a few places. There are no stiles. The distance is about 2.5 miles before lunch

Dorking to Reigate linear
2023-08-10 11:14 - 16:30 | Dorking (main) station, RH4 1TF,
Ramble: 3449. Meet: Dorking (main) station RH4 1TF 11:14. Distance: 7.8 miles. Lunch: The Dolphin, The Street, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7DW (GR TQ211497) 13.00. Outside tables if warm enough. Travel: Either from Victoria 10:11, Clapham Junction 10:18 (Dorking 11.07); Or Waterloo 10:24, Vauxhall 10.27, Clapham Junction 10:33 (Dorking 11.14). Return trains from Reigate to Victoria. Buy a Return ticket for Dorking. Freedom Pass boundary: Ewell West (or East). (Anyone missing the Victoria 10.11, catch the 10.16 and change at Clapham Junction for the 10.33.) Leader: Marion 07748 185 367. The walk is along mainly flat terrain as we are south of the Surrey Hills AONB and close to the River Mole valley. In the afternoon we have the opportunity of refreshments at the Skimmington Castle. At Betchworth, the railway station is a mile north of The Dolphin. Otherwise, no other dropout points. Trains back to Victoria every half an hour on the hour or half hour.

Sole Street circular
2023-07-27 11:32 - 16:30 | Sole Street Station, DA13 0XY
Ramble: 3451. Meet: Sole Street station, DA13 0XY, 11.32. Distance: 7 miles . Lunch: The Ship Inn, The Street, Cobham DA12 3BN. (GR TQ673684) 13.00. Travel: Victoria station 10.42 (NB. Hourly service NOT calling at Clapham Junction). Freedom Pass boundary Swanley. Leader: Peter 07528 716 569. A walk of 1.6 miles through fields and orchard to historic Cobham and a chance to view the brasses in the church before lunch. After lunch, a rural walk of 5.4 miles via the Darnley Mausoleum, the golf course and then back to the station. No drop-out points. This is a repeat of the walk last done in September 2019.

East Tilbury circular
2023-07-13 11:57 - 16:30 | Fenchurch Street station, EC3M 4AJ
Ramble: 3447. Meet: East Tilbury station RM18 8SB 11.57. Distance: 7 miles. Lunch: The Ship, 2 Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, Essex. RM18 8PB (GR TQ686771) 13.30. Travel: Fenchurch Street (C2C line)11.12 you can join the train at Limehouse (DLR) 11.16, Barking (Hammersmith & City, District and Overground lines) 11.26. Buy return ticket to East Tilbury. Freedom Pass boundary: Upminster. Leader: David M. 07929 075 722. From the station we make our way to the Thames estuary to walk south toward Coalhouse Fort. There are views of the nature reserve one side and container ships and other shipping on the river-side. 4 miles before lunch. After lunch we will head inland via farmland and some road walking back to the station. 3 miles after lunch. The route is predominately flat. There is a bus service from the lunch pub back to East Tilbury station.

Tattenham Corner circular
2023-06-29 11:08 - 16:30 | Tattenham Corner station, KT18 5QD
Ramble: 3446. Meet: Tattenham Corner station KT18 5QD 11.08 . Distance: 7.5 miles (possible shorter post-lunch by returning from Tadworth station, total would then be c6 miles) Lunch: The Blue Ball, Deans Lane, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth KT20 7UE (GR TQ228553) 13.30. Travel: London Bridge 10.10, Norwood Junction 10.22, East Croydon 10.28, Purley 10.37.(Alternatively change at Purley from London Victoria 10.08, Clapham Junction 10.14, Purley 10.31) Leader: Richard S 07887 556 311. From Tattenham Corner Station we walk across Epsom Downs to the Langley Vale Millennium Wood follow part of the Remembrance Trail then continue to Tadworth for lunch, the pre-lunch walk is c5 miles. After lunch walk back to Tattenham Corner Station via Walton Downs and Epsom Downs. An undulating walk with Langley Vale Wood providing ancient woodland, chalk grassland, diverse flora and fauna and with views over rolling hills.

Coulsdon circular
2023-06-22 10:55 - 17:00 | Coulsdon South station, CR5 3EA.
Ramble; 3445. Meet: Coulsdon South station CR5 3EA 10.55. Distance: 8 miles. Lunch: The Fox, Coulsden Common, Caterham CR3 5QS (GR TQ319568) 13.15. Travel: (via Thameslink) Finsbury Park 10.07, St Pancras International 10.15, London Bridge 10.30, East Croydon 10.47. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Trains back to St Pancras and Finsbury Park every 30 mins from 4.39 with trains to East Croydon and London Bridge more frequent. Leaders: Linda (07879 335 445) and Tony (07823 557 285). From the Eastern exit at the station we are quickly at Farthing Downs with good views of Cane Hill Water Tower and Old Coulsdon. Following along the edge of Boxers Wood we get to the unusual village of Netherne-on-the-Hill and then Chaldon Church. From here lunch at Coulsdon Common and then a pleasant walk along open hillside with views into Happy Valley, hopefully in full wildflower, and eventually back to Farthing Downs and the station.

Berrylands to Ewell West linear
2023-06-08 11:30 - 16:30 | Berrylands station, KT5 8LS
Ramble: 3444. Meet: Berrylands station KT5 8LS, 11.30. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: Toby Carvery, Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park KT4 7PY (GR TQ209654) 13.15 Travel: Hampton Court train: Waterloo 11.06, Vauxhall 11.10, Clapham Junction 11.15, Wimbledon 11.22. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Ann 07948 500 518. This walk takes us from Berrylands station along the banks of the Hogsmill river to its source in Ewell. We walk through meadows with plenty of wildlife, wild flowers, and renowned for the many varieties of willows along the route. In one of these meadows Sir John Millais was said to have painted the background to his picture ‘Ophelia’. Trains home from Ewell West station.

New Addington to Kenley station linear
2023-05-25 11:30 - 16:30 | East Croydon station, CR0 1LF
Ramble: 3443. Meet: East Croydon station CR0 1LF, 11.30 or New Addington Tram terminal, 12.00. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Harrow, 309 Farleigh Road, Warlingham, CR6 9EL (GR365596). 13.15. Travel: East Croydon is served by Southern, Great Western and Thameslink trains. Recommended trains are Victoria 11.08 fast to Clapham Junction 11.15., or, from London Bridge, Southern (Plat 13), 11.10, or, Thameslink (Plat 4) 11.15. Return from Kenley station. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569. We leave East Croydon station for New Addington by the first tram after 11.30. We walk 2.5 miles to The Harrow. After lunch we walk 3.5 miles to Kenley station. At the very start of the walk there is a relatively steep, but short, descent on a made-up path followed by a longer but gentler ascent that shouldn’t be too much of a challenge. Mostly off-road. There is an hourly bus service from The Harrow to Upper Warlingham station. At the half-way point of the afternoon walk there is a frequent bus service to Sanderstead Station and onwards to Croydon (Fairfield Halls for EC station).

Isabella Plantation
2023-05-11 11:10 - 16:30 | Richmond station, London, TW9 2NA, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3442. Meet: Richmond station TW9 2ND (GR TQ181751). Distance: 4.5 miles. Lunch: New Inn, 345 Petersham Road, Ham Common, Richmond TW10 7DB (GR: TQ179722) 13.30. Travel: Waterloo 10.50, Clapham Junction 11.06, Richmond 11.10 (and bus 65) Leader: Liz K. 07721 329 326. After meeting at the station we will catch the number 65 bus towards Kingston. We alight at the Petersham gate and walk along the flat path to the Ham gate. Then there is a small hill leading to Isabella. Here we will have time to walk around and admire the azaleas. Then we will head towards the pub for lunch. After lunch we will walk back to Richmond via Ham House and the river. All flat. Walk is about 2.5 miles before lunch. Those wanting to join at lunchtime it’s the 65 bus from Richmond alighting at the Ham gate and its at the junction.

Reigate circular
2023-04-27 11:24 - 16:30 | Reigate station, RH2 0BD
Ramble: 3441. Meet: Reigate station RH2 0BD 11.24. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: Skimmington Castle, Bonnys Hill, Reigate RH2 8RL (GR TQ239496) 13.00. Travel: London Victoria 10.38, Clapham Junction 10.44, East Croydon 10.56, Reigate 11.24. Freedom Pass boundary: Coulsdon South. Leader: Richard 07740 876 891. Pleasant country walk (c 2.5 miles before lunch and c3.5 miles in the afternoon) quite hilly in parts, includes heathland walk around the edge of Reigate Heath Golf Course and a visit to the Windmill church.

Rickmansworth circular
2023-04-13 11:19 - 16:30 | Rickmansworth station, WD3 1QY
Ramble: 3440. Meet: Rickmansworth station WD3 1QY 11.19. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Artichoke, The Green, Green Lane, Croxley Green WD3 3HN (GR TQ 069956) 13.15. Travel: Marylebone (Chiltern Line) 10.57 Baker Street (Met Line) 10.31. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Trains back to Marylebone 15.53, 16.23, 16.53, 17.48, 18.23. Trains back on Met Line 15.33, 15.47, 16.18, 16.33, 16.44, 16.58 then after approx. 20 mins. Leader: Gould 07985 687 800. A pleasant walk through “Metroland”. Nearly all flat walking with two slight gradients. A varied walk through the Colne valley taking in the Grand Union canal, varied lakes, disused railway line, moorlands plus three rivers including a chalk river and the picturesque village of Croxley Green. 3.5 miles before lunch, 2.5 after lunch.

Annual General Meeting
2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Blackheath station, SE3 9LE
Ramble: 3439
AGM location and time: The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 0BS (GR TQ395761) 14.00.
Pre AGM walk – Meet: Greenwich BR and DLR station (Booking Office) SE10 8JQ, 11.36.
Pre AGM walk – Travel: Cannon Street 11.23, London Bridge 11.27. Greenwich station is also served by the DLR, from Lewisham or Stratford East.
AGM lunch: The Crown (as above), 13.00.
The agenda for the AGM together with travel and lunch details will be included in the formal calling notice to be sent, at the latest, one month before the AGM. The walk is optional and all Members and friends are invited for the lunch and meeting.
For Members wishing to work up an appetite for lunch and the meeting, the AGM will be preceded by the traditional walk via Greenwich Park (2 miles) to The Crown.
Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569.

Tottenham Hale to QE Olympic Park linear
2023-03-23 11:39 - 16:30 | Tottenham Hale station, N17 9LR
Ramble: 3438. Meet at Tottenham Hale station N17 9LR (TQ 345895) at 11.39. Distance 6 miles. Lunch: The Princess of Wales, 146 Lea Bridge Road, Clapton, London E5 9RB (TQ 354867) 12:45 Travel: Liverpool Street 11.28 (Greater Anglia) or Victoria Line. Return from Hackney Wick Overground station. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: David 07929 075 722. This waterside walk will pass through the Walthamstow Wetlands and Marshes. After lunch we follow the River Lea down to the Olympic Park.

Newark Priory & River Wey circular
2023-03-09 11:21 - 16:30 | West Byfleet station, KT14 6DY, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3437. Meet: West Byfleet station main entrance KT14 6DY, 11.21. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Anchor, Pyrford Lock, Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QW (GR TQ053591) 12.15. Travel: Waterloo 10.53, Clapham Junction 11.00 (This train does not call at Wimbledon). Travel from Wimbledon, 10.52 to Surbiton, then 11.11 to West Byfleet. Freedom Pass boundary Surbiton. Leader: Andy 07917 844 501. Canal and riverside walk, which includes a visit to a Norman church, views of Newark Priory, River Wey and Navigation System.

Crystal Palace to Dulwich linear
2023-02-23 11:30 - 16:30 | Crystal Palace station, SE19 2AZ
Ramble: 3436 Meet: Crystal Palace station SE19 2AZ 11:30. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Wood House, 39 Sydenham Hill, SE26 6RS (GR TQ340721) 1.00 pm. Travel: London Bridge:10.58, Victoria:10.50, Clapham Junction:10.58 or Highbury & Islington:10.40 (London Overground). Return from East Dulwich to London Bridge, West Dulwich to Victoria or Bus P4 to Brixton for Victoria line. All within the Freedom Pass boundary. Leaders: Linda (07879 335445) and Tony (07823 557285). The walk takes in attractive parks and gardens with some interesting and unusual features. Starting in Crystal Palace Park and Sydenham Wells Park before lunch and afterwards through Sydenham Hill Wood Nature Reserve to Dulwich Park.

Worplesdon to Woking linear
2023-02-09 11:18 - 16:30 | Worplesdon station, GU22 0RN
Ramble: 3435. Meet: Worplesdon station 11.18. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Fox & Flowerpot, The Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking GU21 3LG (GR SU984588) 13.00. Travel: London Waterloo 10.45am, Clapham Jctn 10.52. Return from Woking station where there are many trains to London Waterloo. Buy day return to Worplesdon. Freedom Pass boundary is Surbiton. Leader: Rosemary (07486 081 775) Worplesdon is deep in the Surrey countryside. The walk is over Smart’s Heath Common and through woods to cross Woking golf course and eventually to meet the Basingstoke Canal. About 3.5 miles. After lunch the walk is wholly along the Basingstoke Canal to Woking station.

Waterloo to Vauxhall via Battersea linear
2023-01-26 11:15 - 16:30 | Waterloo station, SE1 8SW
Ramble: 3434. Meet at Waterloo station (main) SE1 8SW (by the Windrush statue -opposite the toilets at Southbank exit end) at 11.15am. Distance 6 miles. Lunch: The Prince Albert, 85 Albert Bridge Road, London, SW11 4PF. GR:TQ274772. Tel. 02072 280 923 1.15pm. Travel: Within Freedom Pass area. Leader: Richard (07930 338 571) Walk: Along the Southbank from Waterloo, passing the London Eye, Westminster Bridge and Lambeth before crossing at Vauxhall Bridge to the north side and thence along Grosvenor Road to the lunch stop. After lunch continuing along the south bank of the Thames past the Chelsea Hospital to the Albert Bridge across which we then go through Battersea Park to the power station, where we can take a short stop to see the new retail development there. Thence continue on along the Thames Path through Nine Elms to Vauxhall station where we finish.

Mile End circular
2023-01-12 11:30 - 16:30 | Mile End LU station
Ramble: 3433. Meet: Mile End LU station. E3 4DH 11.30. Distance: 5 miles. Lunch: The Royal Inn on the Park, 111 Lauriston Road , Victoria Park Village, E9 7HU (GR TQ350836). Travel: London Underground Central and District Lines within Freedom Pass Boundary. Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812. A pleasant winter’s walk on good paths. The 3 mile walk before lunch includes some historic places in Mile End then follows the Regent’s Canal and Hertford Canal to Victoria Park. After lunch it explores more of Victoria Park and continues along the Regent’s Canal and Mile End Park crossing the green bridge to Mile End station.

Lancaster Gate to Charing Cross (linear)
2022-12-08 11:30 - 16:30 | Lancaster Gate LU station, W2
Ramble: 3432. Meet: Lancaster Gate LU station (Central Line) W2 11.30am. Distance 4.5 miles. Lunch: 1.30pm The Edgar Wallace, 40 Essex street. Aldwych, London WC2R3JF (GR TQ310810) (Tel 0207 353 3120) Travel- all within central London tube system (and Freedom Pass area), so many drop out points. Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988. A walk that takes in the parks of London in the morning- Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’ Park, before reaching the heart of London at Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and along the embankment to lunch near the Temple. The afternoon will satisfy the Xmas pub socialisers with stops at a few historic pubs whilst circling from the Royal Courts of Justice, a Romanian Church and the Inns of Court back through to Charing Cross station at the end of the afternoon.

Greenwich to Canary Wharf linear
2022-11-24 11:00 - 16:30 | North Greenwich LU station, SE10 0PH
Ramble: 3431. Meet: North Greenwich LU station SE10 0PH (GR TQ391798) 10.45. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Yacht, 5 Crane Street, Greenwich SE10 9NP (GR TQ TQ387780) 12.30. Travel: Jubilee line. Return from Canary Wharf. Within Freedom Pass zone. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775. Starting at the 02 arena and walking solely on the Thames Path on the south side of the river to Greenwich for lunch. Afterwards walk through the Greenwich foot tunnel and stay on the north side of the river again on the Thames Path to finish at Canary Wharf.

High Barnet to Oakwood linear
2022-10-27 11:30 - 16:30 | High Barnet LU station, Barnet Hill, EN4 9HU
Ramble: 3429. Meet: High Barnet LU station (Northern Line) EN5 5RP (GR TQ249963) 11.30. Distance 7.5 miles. Lunch: Cock Inn, Chalk Lane, Barnet EN4 9HU (GR TQ278966) 13.30. Travel: Northern Line to High Barnet (allow 45 minutes journey time from Charing Cross station) Return from Oakwood LU station (Piccadilly Line) Leader: David 07929 075 722. Morning walk follows part of the London Loop for 3.5 miles going through Hadley Green and Monken Hadley common. After lunch we take a circuit around Trent Park Country Park (approx. 4 miles) to finish at Oakwood LU station(Piccadilly Line). The lunch venue is close to Cockfosters LU station so it would be possible to join for lunch or depart post lunch if desired. Some inclines involved in the ramble morning and afternoon.

Cheshunt circular.
2022-10-13 11:30 - 16:30 | Cheshunt station, EN8 9AQ
Ramble: 3428. Meet: Cheshunt station EN8 9AQ (GR TL366022) 11.30. Distance: 5 miles. Lunch: The Welsh Harp, Market Place, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DL (GR TL381005) 12.45. Travel: London Overground Liverpool Street station 10.45, Seven Sisters 11.03, Cheshunt 11.24. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Alternatively Greater Anglia service Stratford 11.00, Tottenham Hale 11.14, Cheshunt 11.25. Freedom Pass boundary Enfield Lock. There is also a Greater Anglia train from Liverpool Street at 10.58 arriving at Cheshunt 11.18. Return: London Overground trains every 30mins. and frequent Greater Anglia trains. Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812. This is a lovely walk through the River Lee Country Park. It is flat and uses good paths. There are many lakes in the River Lee Country Park and it is a waterbird sanctuary. The lakes are formed by the Lee Flood Relief Scheme. The 2 mile morning walk to the pub passes Boyers Water, Cheshunt Marsh and the Whitewater Centre to the River Lee. The pub is a short distance away in Waltham Abbey. This is a Charter Town and the final resting place of King Harold 11. After lunch the walk follows Waltons Walk and the Horsemill Stream to Fishers Green. It then follows parts of the Otter and Waterbirds Discovery Trails beside the Seventy Acres Lake to the River Lee and Cheshunt Station.

Epping to Cheshunt linear.
2022-09-29 11:30 - 16:30 | Epping LU station, CM16 4HW
Ramble: 3427. Meet: Epping LU station CM16 4HW. 11.30. Distance: 9.5 miles. Lunch: The Horseshoes, Horseshoe Hill, Upshire, EN9 3SN (GR TL414010) 13.00. Travel: Outward – Central Line. Journey times from Bond St. 47 minutes, Liverpool St. 35 mins, Mile End 31 mins, Stratford 28 mins. Return from Cheshunt by London Overground – within Freedom Pass Boundary. Return from Cheshunt by Greater Anglia, Freedom Pass Boundary Enfield Lock. Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569 . A longer walk that is predominantly off-road. We enter woodland at its nearest point to Epping station and head towards Bell Common. Then join the footpath at Ladderstile Farm and head towards The White House, skirt Copped Hall and reach Upshire after 3.5 miles. The afternoon walk is 3.5 miles. We walk through Warlies Park, pass the brick Obelisk and head towards Breaches Farm. After the Trig Point near Monkhams Hall (a short rest and views of the London skyline) we drop down to Crooked Mile Road then head towards Lee Navigation for the final stretch to Cheshunt station. Drop out point at The Horseshoes where the bus-stops outside the pub serve either Epping or Waltham Cross (Greater Anglia only). The afternoon walk is relatively gradient-free and retains its interest until the very end.

Ockley circular
2022-09-22 11:33 - 16:30 | Ockley station, Station Approach, off Coles Lane Capel, RH5 5HT, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3426. Meet: Ockley Station RH5 5HT, 11.51. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: Inn on the Green, Stane Street, Ockley, RH5 5TD (GR TQ148402) 13.00. Travel: Victoria 10.41; Clapham Junction 10.48; Sutton 11.13: Epsom 11.24. Freedom Pass boundary Ewell East / West. Leader: Andy 07917 844 501. From the station we walk 2.5 miles to the pub, through Vann Lake nature reserve, past a disused windmill, and an old school house. After lunch pass through village green, which was the scene of a bloody battle, and through woods back to the station.

Etchingham circular (via Robertsbridge and Salehurst)
2022-09-08 12:00 - 17:30 | Etchingham station, Station road, East Sussex, TN19 7PA
Ramble: 3425. Meet: Etchingham station TN19 7PA. 12.01. Distance: 7 miles. Lunch: Salehurst Halt, 2 Church Lane, Salehurst, TN32 5PH (GR TQ748242) 14.00. Travel: Hastings train from Charing Cross 10.45, Waterloo East 10.48, London Bridge (Plat 6 or 7) 10.54. Freedom Pass boundary Knockholt. Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569. Further out from London than usual but the rewards are an off-road walk through the attractive Rother Valley, which is still divided up into fields. We walk towards Robertsbridge via Squibs Farm and on to Salehurst for lunch. We return to Etchingham via Beech House Farm. Drop out points at Robertsbridge or by taxi from pub. Join the Group at Robertsbridge Village if you catch the train an hour later.

Godalming circular
2022-08-25 11:33 - 16:30 | Godalming station, GU7 1EU
Ramble: 3424. Meet: Godalming station GU7 1EU 11.33. Distance: 7 miles. Lunch: The Cyder House Inn , Peper Harrow Lane, Godalming GU8 6AN (GR SU935451) 13.30. Travel: Waterloo 10.45, Clapham Junction 10.52, Woking 11.12, Worplesdon 11.18, Guildford 11.24. 3 trains per hour for return journey. Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775. This is another great Surrey countryside walk with some good views. Not especially arduous terrain and hardly any stiles. A bit noisy crossing over the A3. Great pub but with Surrey prices.

Hampton Court to Weybridge (Thames Path) linear
2022-08-11 11:12 - 16:30 | Hampton Court station, KT8 9AE
Ramble: 3423. Meet: Hampton Court station KT8 9AE 11.12. Distance 6 miles. Lunch: The Weir Hotel, Towpath, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, KT12 2JB (GR TQ107682) 13.15. Travel: Waterloo 10.36, Clapham Junction 10.45, Wimbledon 10.52, Hampton Court 11.12. Leader: Ann (07948 500 518 on the day). Lovely easy walking along the Thames Path in an area probably not familiar to many members. Good pub overlooking Sunbury Lock. Option to drop out after lunch for a bus. The walk finishes at Weybridge (Thames Path) for a return by bus to either Hampton Court or Kingston stations.
