Forest Ramblers

Kingston circular
2024-02-29 10:55 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Kingston station, KT1 1UJ
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.

Theydon Bois to Loughton linear (Epping Forest)
2024-02-22 11:15 - 16:30 | Theydon Bois LU station, CM16 7EU, United Kingdom
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.

Totteridge to Mill Hill circular
2024-02-08 11:45 - 16:30 | Totteridge & Whetstone LU station, N20 9QP
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).

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens linear
2024-01-25 11:15 - 16:30 | Speakers Corner, W2 2UH
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.

Mitcham Junction to Hackbridge (Wandle Valley Regional Park Trail)
2024-01-11 11:10 - 16:30 | Mitcham Junction station, CR4 4HN
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.

Waterloo to Blackfriars (linear via Tower Bridge)
2023-12-14 11:15 - 16:30 | Waterloo station, SE1 8SW
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
All 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.

Bayford circular
2023-11-30 11:24 - 16:30 | Bayford station, SG13 8PH
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.

Effingham Junction to Bookham linear.
2023-11-23 11:19 - 16:30 | Effingham Junction station, KT24 5HX, United Kingdom
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.

Leigh-on-Sea to Southend linear
2023-11-09 12:21 - 16:30 | Leigh-on-Sea station, SS9 2ET
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).

Chorleywood circular
2023-10-26 11:24 - 16:30 | Chorleywood station, WD3 5ND
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.

Chingford circular
2023-10-12 11:45 - 16:30 | Chingford station, E4 6AL
Ramble: 3454 Meet: Chingford station E4 6AL 11.45 Distance: 6.5 miles
Lunch: The Horse and Well, 566 – 568 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0PS (GR TQ404928) 13.30
Travel: London Overground Liverpool Street 11.18, Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line) 11.33.
Return every 15 minutes. Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812 On leaving the station the walk crosses Chingford Plain to Connaught Water then through part of Epping Forest to Woodford Green and lunch. The afternoon takes in Highams Park Lake, more of the forest and Warren Pond back to the station.

Dorking to Brockham circular (Deepdene Trail)
2023-09-28 11:14 - 16:30 | 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.
