Forest Ramblers

Mitcham Junction to Hackbridge (Wandle Valley Regional Park Trail)
2024-01-11 11:10 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

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).

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.

Kingston circular
2024-02-29 10:55 - 16:30 | 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.

AGM
2024-03-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Blackheath station, SE3 9LE
Ramble: 3465.

Richmond Park circular
2024-03-14 11:00 - 16:30 | Barnes station, SW13 0HT
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.

Guildford circular
2024-03-28 11:02 - 16:30 | Guildford station, GU1 4UT
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.

Horsley (Surrey) circular
2024-04-11 11:22 - 16:30 | Horsley station, KT24 6QX
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.

Hanwell to Richmond linear
2024-04-25 11:15 - 16:30 | Hanwell station, W7 3EB, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3469.
Meet: Hanwell station (Elizabeth line) W7 3EB 11.15.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Fox Inn, Green Lane, Hanwell W7 2PJ (GR TQ150796) 12.15 pm.
Travel: 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.
Leader: Linda 07879 335 445.
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].

Hampstead Heath circular
2024-05-09 11:10 - 16:45 | Hampstead LU station, NW3 1QG
Ramble: 3470.
Meet: Hampstead LU station NW3 1QG 11.10 OR Hampstead Heath Overground station NW3 2QD 11.20. You will be met separately at both stations.
Distance: 6.2 miles.
Lunch: The Freemasons Arms, 32 Downshire Hill, NW3 1NT (GR TQ271859) 12.45
Return: Frequent trains from either station. Within Freedom Pass boundary.
Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191.
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.

Rotherhithe circular
2024-05-23 11:30 - 16:30 | Rotherhithe station, SE10 4LD
Ramble: 3471.
Meet: Rotherhithe station, SE10 4LD 11.30.
Distance: 5.5 miles.
Lunch: The Surrey Docks (Wetherspoons), 185 Lower Road, Rotherhithe SE16 2LW, (GR TQ357789) 13.45.
Travel: London Overground (Jubilee Line change Canada Water, Victoria Line change Highbury and Islington)Within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812
This 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.

Hever to Cowden linear
2024-05-30 10:49 - 16:00 | Hever station, TN8 7ER
Ramble: 3472.
Meet: Hever station, TN8 7ER, 10.49.
Distance: 7.4 miles.
Lunch: Castle Inn, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, TN8 7AH, (GR TQ499452) 12.30.
Travel: Victoria 09.54, London Bridge 10.07, East Croydon 10.22. Freedom Pass boundary, Upper Warlingham. Buy day return ticket to Cowden.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
This is a beautiful countryside walk taking in Hever Castle, Chiddingstone Castle, and Chiddingstone Village and Stone.

Tonbridge circular
2024-06-13 11:46 - 16:30 | Tonbridge station, TN9 1TT
Ramble: 3473
Meet: Tonbridge station, TN9 1TT. 11.46.
Distance: 6.2 miles.

Lunch: The Poacher and Partridge, Hartlake Road, Tonbridge, TN11 0PH (GR TQ622461)
(Nr. Tudeley) 13.00. (Part of the ‘Elite Pubs’ group and a bit more expensive than most.)

Travel: Charing Cross 11.04, Waterloo East 11.07, London Bridge 11.13. Freedom Pass
boundary: Knockholt. (Platforms generally CX 6, WE c, LB 7)

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569

From Tonbridge station we walk along the High Street to the River Medway and then the off
road tracks and footpaths due east towards Tudeley and the pub. About 2.6 miles (65
minutes). From the pub we take a short road walk towards the River and then off road to
return to Tonbridge by the Medway Valley Walk. About 3.6 miles (90 minutes). No gradients
and also no drop-out points except a taxi from pub

Crayford to Sidcup linear
2024-06-27 11:02 - 16:30 | Crayford station, DA1 3PY
Ramble: 3474.
Meet: Crayford station, DA1 3PY. 11.02.
Distance: 6.5 miles.
Lunch: The George, 74 Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1AJ (GR TQ495735) 12.45.
Travel: Charing Cross 10.19, Waterloo East 10.23, London Bridge 10.27. Frequent return trains from Sidcup. Within Freedom Pass area.
Leader: Ann 07948 500 518
The 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.

Petersfield circular
2024-07-11 11:32 - 16:30 | Petersfield station, GU32 3EE
Ramble: 3475.
Meet: Petersfield station, GU32 3EE, 11.32.
Distance: 6.7 miles.
Lunch: The Harrow Inn, Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DA, 12.30 (GR SU751251)
Nb This is a cash only pub. It does not take credit or debit cards.
Travel: (SW Railways) Waterloo 10.30, Woking 10.54, Guildford 11.02, Petersfield 11.32. Freedom Pass boundary: Surbiton.
Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988
A walk that shows some of the Hampshire Hangers/Hills, without having to ascend them. Lunch is at one of the Times Top Ten unspoiled pubs in England, though with a limited menu it is full of character. Beautiful countryside which will be skirted after lunch circling back to the station by 5pm. Trains back to London run half hourly and take around 70 minutes. (Fare for specific trains, with Senior Railcard, around £12).

Enfield Lock to Chingford via Epping Forest
2024-07-25 11:34 - 16:30 | Enfield Lock station, EN3 6ES
Ramble: 3476.
Meet: Enfield Lock station, EN3 6HA, 11.34.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Owl PH, Lippits Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AL (GR TQ397968) 13.00.
Travel: 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.
Leader: David M. 07929 075 722.
This 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.

Bourne End (Bucks) circular
2024-08-08 11:44 - 16:30 | Bourne End station, SL8 5QE
Ramble: 3477.
Meet: Bourne End station SL8 5QH, 11.44.
Distance: 7.25 miles.
Lunch: The Jolly Farmer, Church Road, Cookham Dean, SL6 9PD (GR SU871851) 13.45.
Travel: 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.
Contact: Gould 07985 687 800
Thames 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.

Esher to Claygate linear
2024-08-22 10:48 - 16:30 | Esher station, KT10 8DY
Ramble: 3478.
Meet: Esher station, KT10 8DY, 10.48.
Distance: 6 miles.
Lunch: The Prince of Wales, 48 West End Lane, Esher KT10 8LA (GR TQ129638) 13.30.
Travel: 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.
Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775
On 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.

St Margarets (Herts) circular
2024-08-29 11:21 - 16:30 | St Margarets station (Herts), Station Road Stanstead Abbots Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS
Ramble: 3479.
Meet: St Margarets station, SG12 8DS. 11.21.
Distance: 7.5 miles.
Lunch: Chequers Inn, Wareside, Herts SG12 7QY (GR TL394156) 13.30.

Travel: 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.

Leader: Linda 07879 335 445

Walking 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).

Bookham Common (Surrey) circular
2024-09-12 11:41 - 16:30 | Bookham station, KT23 3JG
Ramble: 3480
Meet: Bookham station KT23 3JG 11.41
Distance: 7.5 miles
Lunch: The Old Plough, 2 Station Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, KT11 3BN. (GR TQ125592) 13.00
Travel: 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

Leader: Richard 07930 338 571

Walk description: this is a lovely and scenic walk, a mix of woodland, commons, fields and pathways. The walk is evenly divided,
3.25 miles before lunch and 3.75 afterwards. The afternoon stretch includes a leisurely stroll through Chasemore Stables, owned by
footballer Michael Owen, followed by a visit to the lakes on Bookhams Commons. At the end of the walk a full range of refreshments
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.
Drop out points: just the one, but very convenient: Stoke D’Abernon & Cobham Station, just 5 minutes from the pub. Also, anybody
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.
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!

Box Hill and Westhumble to Dorking linear.
2024-09-26 11:15 - 16:30 | Box Hill and Westhumble station, RH5 6BT
Ramble: 3481

Meet: Box Hill and Westhumble station RH5 6BT 11.15

Distance: 6 miles

Lunch: Stepping Stones PH at Westhumble Street, Westhumble RH5 6BS (GR TQ170255) 13.00

Travel: Waterloo 10.24, Clapham Junction (Platform 11) 10.33, Wimbledon 10.40. OR, Victoria 10.16 Change at Clapham Junction for 10.33.
Freedom Pass boundary: Epsom

Leader: Liz 07721 329 326

There 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.

Description : 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.
After 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.
For those wanting to avoid the uphill stretch you can join us at lunch time as the afternoon walk is mainly level.

Tadworth circular
2024-10-10 11:34 - 16:30 | Tadworth station, KT20 5SP
Ramble: 3482

Meet: Tadworth station, KT20 5SP. 11.34.

Distance: 6 miles.

Lunch: The Well House Inn, Chipstead Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 3SQ (GR TQ258552) 13.00.

Travel: 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.

Leader: Peter 07528 716 569

From 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.

Sunningdale circular
2024-10-24 11:08 - 16:30 | Sunningdale station, SL5 0EL
Ramble: 3483
Meet: Sunningdale station, SL5 0QR 11.08

Distance: 5.5 miles

Lunch: Belvedere Arms, London Road, Sunninghill, Ascot SL5 7SB (SU959689) 13.30

Travel: London Waterloo 10.20, Clapham Junction 10.27. Freedom Pass boundary Feltham

Leader: Ann 07948 500 518

The walk takes us through Sunningdale and then on beside Wentworth golf course and
through the exclusive estate of Wentworth, through Coworth Park for lunch in Sunninghill in
just over 2.5 miles. Afterwards we walk through a very short stretch of Windsor Great Park
and beside Virginia Water, back through Coworth Park and a loop to Sunningdale station
after a further 3 miles.. This is an easy walk with some mild undulations and no stiles and
also no drop out points. Return trains half hourly at 11 and 41.

West Ruislip circular
2024-10-31 11:41 - 16:30 | West Ruislip station, HA4 7DW
Ramble: 3484
Meet: West Ruislip station HA4 7DW 11.41
Distance: 6.0 miles
Lunch: The Waters Edge, Reservoir Road, Ruislip HA4 7TY (aka Ruislip Lido) (GR TQ086892) 13.15
Travel: 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.
Leader: David 07929 075 722
About 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.

Vauxhall to Wapping linear
2024-11-14 10:30 - 16:30 | Vauxhall station, London, SW8 2LR
Ramble: 3485
Meet: Vauxhall Underground station (Exit 1, Vauxhall Bridge Road)
Distance: 6.5 miles

Lunch: The Samuel Pepys, Stew Lane, 48 Upper Thames Street, London EC4V 3PT 13.15

Travel: Frequent trains to Vauxhall from Waterloo main line station, Clapham Junction and
stations beyond. Also Victoria Line underground trains. Return from Wapping station by
Overground trains or by bus to the City. All within Freedom Pass area.

Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775

From Vauxhall station we walk over the bridge and follow the north bank of the River
Thames to our lunch stop. After lunch we remain on the north bank until Wapping. Flat and
easy and plenty of drop out points along the way

Epsom Spa circular
2024-11-28 11:32 - 16:00 | Ashtead station, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DR, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3486
Meet: Ashtead station, KT21 2DR. 11.32
Distance: 6.0 miles
Lunch: The Cricketers, 1 Stamford Green Road, Epsom, KT18 7SR (GR TQ198608) 12.40
Travel: Travel: Waterloo 10.54, Clapham Junction 11.03, Wimbledon 11.10. OR, Victoria 10.41 (arr. Ashtead 11.29). Freedom Pass boundary, Ewell East and Ewell West.
Leader: Andy 07917 844 501
A very easy walk through Ashtead and Epsom Commons, taking in the original Epsom Spa well, and Horton Country Park. Pub overlooks picturesque lake with ducks and other wildlife. Finish approx. 16.00 hrs. Four trains per hour back to London.

London Bridge circular via Wapping
2024-12-12 11:00 - 16:30 | London Bridge station, SE1 3QX
Ramble: 3487
Meet: London Bridge Station, 11.00. From National Rail, leave the station at the Tooley Street Exit. From the Underground, leave the station at its own Tooley Street exit, turn right and walk down Tooley Street about 40 yards to the National Rail exit and join up with others.
Distance: 5 miles (2.5 miles in morning)
Lunch: The Prospect of Whitby, 57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH (GR TQ353804) 13.00. The pub, built in 1520, is a much-loved watering hole and offers a substantial food menu.
Travel: Thameslink, National Rail, Northern and Jubilee line all serve London Bridge. All within Freedom Pass zone.
Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191
As this is a Christmas Walk, we’ll first stop at the Horniman pub facing the river (on The Queen’s Walk) attached to Hay’s Galleria. This opens at 10.00 and access via Hay’s Galleria is directly opposite the exit to the station. Then we’ll walk along the Thames, over Tower Bridge and along the Thames Path to our lunch. Those who wish to go directly to lunch can take the Overground to Wapping Station, exit right and find the Prospect of Whitby 250 yards away. After lunch we will reverse our steps and stop at several notable pubs on or close to the Thames Path, taking account of popular wishes.

Wanstead to South Woodford linear
2025-01-09 11:15 - 16:30 | Wanstead station, E11 2NX
Ramble: 3488
Meet: Wanstead station E11 2NX 11.15
Distance: 5 miles
Lunch: The Walnut Tree (Wetherspoon), 857 – 861 High Road,
Leytonstone, E11 1HH (GR TQ395875) 12.30

Travel: Central Line (Hainault branch) to Wanstead. Return Central
Line (Epping branch) from South Woodford. Within Freedom Pass
boundary.

Leader: Marjorie 0754 723 2812

This is an easy winter’s walk on reasonable footpaths. The 2.5 mile walk
before lunch goes through Wanstead Park and across Wanstead Flats to
Leytonstone. The afternoon continues across Leyton Flats to the southern
end of Epping Forest and South Woodford.

St James`s Park to Notting Hill Gate linear
2025-01-23 11:15 - 15:30 | St James Park LU station, SW1H 0BB
Ramble: 3489
Meet: St James’s Park LU station 11.15
Distance: 6 miles (3.8 miles before lunch)

Lunch: The Goat Tavern, 3a Kensington High Street, W8 5NP (GR TQ258796) 13.15

Travel: St James’s Park LU station, on the Circle and District lines. Return from Notting Hill Gate LU station also on the Circle and District lines. All within Freedom Pass boundary.

Leaders: Richard & Linda 07740 876 891

A linear easy walk through St James’s Park, past Buckingham Palace, through Green Park to the Wellington Arch. Then to Hyde Park walking along the Serpentine and the Long Water to Lancaster Gate, across Kensington Gardens to Kensington High Street for lunch. After lunch, continuing to Holland Park and then through the Park via the Japanese garden. After which going to Notting Hill Gate underground station. Expected finish time c 15.30.
Being based in central London there are plenty of drop-out points, if required.
