Forest Ramblers

Etchingham circular (via Robertsbridge and Salehurst)
2022-09-08 12:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | 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 (Europe/London) | 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 (Europe/London) | 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.

Elstree to Barnet linear
2022-07-28 11:28 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Elstree & Borehamwood station, WD6 3LS
Ramble: 3422. Meet Elstree & Borehamwood station WD6 3LS 11.28. Distance: 8 miles. Lunch: The Gate, Barnet Road, Arkley EN5 3LA. (GR TQ217951) 13.30. Travel: London St Pancras International (Thameslink service Platform B) 11.03. This train runs from Sutton through to St Albans so you may want to board the train at intermediate stations. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: David 07929 075 722. This walk follows the part of the London Loop and the Dollis Brook Greenway. Mostly level but with some steep climbs There are many stiles, kissing gates, stairs and foot bridges. There is field edge, farmland, woodland and also road walking involved. There are various drop out points to catch buses including from the lunch venue. Approximately 4 miles pre-lunch and 4 miles post-lunch.

Bookham circular
2022-07-14 10:41 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Bookham station, KT23 3JG
Ramble: 3421. Bookham station, KT23 3JY, 10.41. Distance: 7 miles. Lunch: Ye Olde Windsor Castle, 25 Little Bookham Street, Little Bookham, KT23 3AA (GR TQ124545) 13:15. Travel: Waterloo 9.54; Vauxhall 9.58; Clapham Junction 10.03; Wimbledon 10.10; Epsom 10.28. Buy day return to Bookham, Freedom Pass boundary Ewell West. Guildford train from Waterloo, usually Platform 1, but always Plats. 1-5. Leader: Richard M. 07930-338 571. From station we walk onto Bookham Commons – paths through woods & coppiced areas. We pass a bird hide and lake, then alongside Slyfield Farm and Stud, horses galore and very scenic views. 4 miles to lunch, then back onto Commons, allotments and different lake. At the finish, weary walkers are invited to gather at Richard’s new house (3 mins. from station) where refreshments (incl. beers) and snacks will be offered. Drop out possible at lunch stop, also anyone wishing to meet at lunch (easy) should contact Richard for details. Please note: walkers wishing to travel to Bookham by car may park at Richard’s house – details on application.

Dorking to Leatherhead via Westhumble linear
2022-06-09 11:14 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Dorking station, Station Approach, RH4 1TF, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3418. Meet: Dorking station RH4 1TF 11.14. Distance: 8.5 miles. Lunch: Stepping Stones , Westhumble, RH5 6BS. (GR 170518) 13.30. Travel: Waterloo 10.24, Vauxhall 10.28, Clapham Junction 10.33, Wimbledon 10.40, Epsom 10.58. Buy day return to Dorking. Freedom pass boundary Ewell West, or if coming from Victoria, Ewell East. Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988.
A longer summer walk of two halves. The first part(1) is 5 miles but has a long uphill ascent to get to Ranmore Common- this would be mainly suitable for stronger walkers.

The second part(2) after lunch is 3.5 miles and generally flat and not too testing, being along the banks of the River Mole for the latter part.
Description (1):

A 5 mile walk before lunch via NT Chalk downs, Ranmore Common, and Ashcombe Wood and circling Denbies Wine estate before descending into Westhumble for lunch.

Description (2):
After lunch a pleasant 3.5 mile stroll along the Mole Valley (which can sometimes be rather wet if recent rain occurred) and Norbury Park to Leatherhead (where options are for beer or tea).
(Dropout point after lunch or shorter start point before lunch is Westhumble. Trains arrive there from London at xx.11 and depart from there back to London at xx.40 once an hour. If just doing part 2, buy day return to Westhumble).
If arriving by train or car at Westhumble station, turn right and walk down the road to get to the pub.
Do let the leader know if you wish to do part 1 and/or part 2.
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Sevenoaks circular
2022-05-26 11:12 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Sevenoaks station, Tubs Hill, TN13 1DP, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3417. Meet: Sevenoaks station TN13 1DP 11.12 (Car park exit by platform 1). Distance: 8.2 miles. Lunch: The Pheasant Plucker, Bessels Green Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 6BU (GR TQ499 528) 13.15. Travel: Charing Cross 10.40; Waterloo East 10.43; London Bridge 10.49 (A fast train to Sevenoaks. Do not catch the Sevenoaks train that runs six minutes earlier.) Freedom Pass boundary Knockholt. Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569. The walk comprises 4 miles to the lunch venue and 4.2 miles back to the station and does involve a bit of walking through the built environment adjacent to the station. It is mostly, though, through field and woodland to the west of Sevenoaks with very little road walking involved. Some short length undulations but nothing too strenuous but be aware that there are no drop-out points (other than a taxi from the pub). Note that the meal price may be a bit more than usual and with discretionary service charge added.

Harpenden to St Albans linear
2022-05-12 11:17 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Harpenden station, AL5 4SP, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3416. Meet: Harpenden station (Herts) AL5 4SP 11.17. Distance 7.5 miles. Lunch: The Engineer, 12 St John’s Road, Harpenden AL5 1DJ (GR TL141131) 12 noon. Travel: Thameslink train (final destination Bedford) from St Pancras International (Platform B) at 10.51, London Bridge 10.35 and East Croydon 10.21. Freedom Pass Boundary is Elstree & Boreham Wood. Fare is £7.70 return to Harpenden with Freedom Pass and Senior Rail Card. Return from St Albans City (on the same line) – trains about every 15 mins. Leaders: Linda 07879 335 445 or Tony 07823 557 285. A green and pleasant walk linking one Hertfordshire town with a Hertfordshire City. Walking through attractive common land, a country estate and approaching St Albans through the old town passing the Roman museum and remains with a chance to visit the Cathedral. Good gravel and tarmac paths for about half the walk.

Princes Risborough to Wendover (via Chequers) linear.
2022-04-28 11:09 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Princes Risborough station, HP27 9DD, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3415. Meet: Princes Risborough station at 11.09. Distance 6.5 miles. Lunch: The Plough at Cadsden HP27 0NB (GR SP826 044) 13.15. Travel: Marylebone (Chiltern Line) 10.37. Return trains from Wendover 16.55, 17.25, 17.55 (Chiltern Line). Underground (Met line) every 30 mins. Buy two single tickets. Outward Freedom Pass boundary West Ruislip. Return Freedom Pass boundary Amersham. Leader: Gould 07985 687 800. The panoramic Chilterns are in full view throughout the walk. Once we leave Princess Risborough Station we follow the Icknield Way and Ridgeway via Whiteleaf Hill with brilliant views over Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire plus an Anglo-Saxon burial mound (2.25 miles). After lunch we return to the Ridgeway with marvellous views over Chequers and on to Coomb Hill with a memorial regarding the South African campaigns and then on to Wendover station. Please note the walk will be hilly in parts.

Mortlake to Putney linear.
2022-04-14 11:24 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Mortlake station, SW14 8LN, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3414. Meet at Mortlake station at 11.24. Distance 5.5 miles. Lunch at The Watermans Arms, 375 Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9PY (GR TQ216 765) at 13.00. Travel: Waterloo 11.03 to Mortlake 11.24. This train calls at Clapham Junction at 11.13. Also train from Wimbledon at 10.43 arrives at Mortlake 11.23. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Ann (07948 500 518 on the day). From Mortlake we walk down to the Thames, walk upstream and cross over Chiswick Bridge. We then walk downstream to Barnes for lunch. After lunch we continue our leisurely walk beside the Thames along the Boat Race route in reverse, passing under Hammersmith Bridge to Putney. No stiles, and plenty of boating and wildlife activity to keep you entertained en route.

Ashtead circular
2022-03-31 10:40 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Ashtead station, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DR, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3413. Meet: Ashtead station 10.40. Distance 6 miles. Lunch The Star, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0DP (TQ 165 600) 13.15. Travel: Victoria 9.55 Clapham Junction 10.02. Ashtead 10.40 (or Waterloo 9.54 Clapham Junction 10.03 Ashtead 10.32). Return trains two per hour to each of Waterloo and Victoria. Expected walk end 4.00 pm. Freedom Pass boundary Ewell (West & East). Leader: Richard 07887 556 311 or Linda 07740 876 891. This walk is mostly flat through Ashtead National Nature Reserve and Epsom Common. A few parts may be muddy. There are no stiles but there is one crossing of a main road to get to the pub. We did our recce today a lovely crisp and bright day but as mentioned there was one rather muddy stretch obviously dependent on the weather. Of course the train times might need updating nearer the time.

Tring circular
2022-03-24 11:16 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Tring station, Station Road Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5QR, HP23 5QR
Ramble: 3412. Meet: Tring station 11.16. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Greyhound, Chesham Road, Wigginton HP23 6EH (GR SP937100) 12.45. Travel: London Euston 10.33, Watford Junction 10.54, Hemel Hempstead 11.05, Tring 11.16. (Freedom Pass boundary Harrow & Wealdstone station). Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988. A pleasant walk in the Chiltern Hills, some of it challenging, which finishes at the end of the day with an incline free path along the canal returning to Tring station.

Annual General Meeting
2022-03-10 11:17 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Greenwich BR & DLR station, SE10 8NB, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3411. AGM location and time: The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 0BS (GR TQ395761) 14.00.The agenda for the meeting and further travel and lunch details will be provided in the formal calling notice to be sent one month before the AGM. The AGM will be preceded by the traditional and optional Greenwich Park walk (2 miles) and lunch (12.45 for 13.00) at The Crown. Meet: Greenwich BR and DLR station SE10 8JQ, 11.17.Travel: Cannon Street 11.05, London Bridge 11.08. As Greenwich is served by both BR and DLR there are many ways to travel to Greenwich station. Leader: Peter C 07528 716 569.

Hanwell to Kew Bridge linear
2022-02-24 11:16 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | Hanwell station, W7 3EB, United Kingdom
Ramble 3410. Meet: Hanwell station 11.16 Distance: 4.75 miles. Lunch: The Fox, Green Lane, Hanwell W7 2PJ (GR TQ151796) 12.15. Travel: TfL rail from Paddington Rail station 11.02, Ealing Broadway 11.11. Frequent return trains from Kew Bridge station to London Waterloo via Clapham Junction. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Edward 07522 624888 on day. The walk explores part of the River Brent valley, on the west side of London, and incorporates the river, a canal and a mix of rural and urban scenery. The morning walk is about 1 mile to lunch.

Historic Cheam & Ewell Villages circular
2022-02-10 11:16 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Cheam station, Station Approach Upper Mulgrave Road SM2 7AJ, SM2 7AJ
Ramble: 3409. Meet: Cheam Station SM2 7AJ, main entrance 11.16. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Spring Tavern, 1 London Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2AY, (TQ220628), 13.15. Travel: Victoria 10.35, Clapham Junction 10.44, Sutton 11.13. Also for travelers from Wimbledon 10.25 for BR train to Sutton for the 11.13. OR, 10.41 tram to Mitcham Junction for the above train from Victoria, 11.01. Return trains four per hour. Expected walk end at 15.30. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Andy 07917 844 501. Walk includes Whitehall Museum, Lumley Chapel, Nonsuch Park, Nonsuch Mansion, and the sites of the famous Nonsuch Palace and Cheam School. Approx. 50% of walk is through streets and 50% through park land.

Woodford circular
2022-01-27 11:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Woodford L.U. station, IG8 7QE
Ramble: 3408. Meet: Woodford LU station at 11.00. Distance 6.5 miles. Lunch: The Three Colts, 54 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IGE 5EE (TQ 415 937) at 13.00. Travel: Central Line (Epping branch) Within Freedom Pass boundary, Leader Marjorie: 07547 232 812. The 3.5 miles to Buckhurst Hill and lunch goes through part of Epping Forest and across fields. After lunch it follows the River Roding back to Woodford. Although the walk is mainly on established paths they can be quite muddy.

Whitton to Kew Bridge linear
2022-01-13 11:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Whitton statiion, High Street St, Whitton, TW2 7LG
Ramble: 3407. Meet: Whitton station 11.30am. Distance: 5.25 miles. Lunch: The Royal Oak, 128 Worton Road, Isleworth TW7 6EP (GR TQ154755) 12.15. Travel: London Waterloo 10.58, Putney 11.11 and Richmond 11.17. Alternatively Wimbledon 10.42, Raynes Park 10.46 changing at Twickenham for 11.22. Frequent return trains to London Waterloo from Kew Bridge station. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081775. This is a walk ideal for a January day being flat and very easy. We start along the River Crane changing almost immediately to the Duke of Northumberland’s river which we take toIsleworth where it flows into the Thames. We then walk through Syon Park and on our exit pick up the Thames Path to reach Kew Bridge. There are no stiles and plenty of drop out places on the route.

Highgate circular (Annual pub walk)
2021-12-16 11:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Highgate station, N6
Meet: Highgate station (Northern Line) N6 11.30. Distance: 4 miles. Lunch: 12.30 at The Mossy Well, The Village, 258 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3SH (GR TQ288896). Travel: Northern Line to Highgate station (within Freedom Pass boundary). Leader: Laurie 07811 588 988 on the day. For those who just want lunch and a walk and not the pub elements we should be back at Highgate around 14.45 to start the pub based walking then. Frequent ‘drop-out’ points in Highgate between pubs. Walk Highgate to Muswell Hill via Parkland walk and Queens Wood and return to Highgate via a different route (inc Highgate Woods) after lunch. Following that we will explore about 4 of the local Highgate pubs walking from one to the next and taking in the occasional blue plaque and points of note along the way and availing ourselves of some liquid refreshment in the pubs.

St Margarets to Broxbourne linear
2021-12-09 11:21 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | St Margarets station (Herts), Station Road Stanstead Abbots Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS
Ramble: 3406. Meet: St Margaret’s station (Herts) SG12 8DS 11:21. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Rye House, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 0EH (GR TL385 098) 12.15. Travel: Hertford East train from Liverpool St. at 10.42, Hackney Downs 10.48 and Tottenham Hale 10.55. Freedom Pass boundary is Enfield Lock so best to buy a single extension fare from here to St. Margarets and from Broxbourne on return. Leader: David 07929 075 722. This is a shortish mid-winter walk which will be walking part of the River Lea towpath and also the New River Path. Please note the pub requires pre-ordering of the lunches can attendees please e-mail David your order by Tuesday 7/12 pm to dvdminihane@yahoo.co.uk. Here is the link for the menu: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire/rye-house/great-deals/

West Drayton to Slough linear (Grand Union Canal walk)
2021-11-25 11:16 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | West Drayton station
Ramble: 3405. Meet: West Drayton station UB7 9DY 11.16. Distance: 7 miles. Lunch: The Swan, 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG (GR TQ039 812) 12.30. Travel: Paddington 10.56 (allow time to walk to one of the distant platforms). Return from Slough. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Slough, TfL trains only – minutes past hour 15, 26, 45, 56. (GWR (fast trains) require a ticket to West Drayton.) Leader: Peter C on the day 07528 716 569. A walk that lacks the challenges that some of us look forward to as it is completely flat – not even a lock gate. For the most part we walk the Slough arm of the Grand Union Canal. The tow path is either tarmacadam or stony but there may be puddles if recent rain. We walk 2.2 miles to The Swan and then 4.8 miles to Slough station. To complete the walk before dusk we must leave The Swan by 14.00. Drop out points at Iver and Langley for train service. If weather is uncertain, we will make it a circular walk back to West Drayton from The Swan (approx. 3 miles).

Epsom Downs circular
2021-11-11 11:08 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Tadworth station, KT20 5SP
Ramble; 3404. Meet Tadworth station KT20 5SP at 11:08. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: Silver Spoon Diner, Tattenham Crescent KT18 5QG (GR225 584) 14.30. There are several other eating places to choose from. Travel: London Bridge 10.17, East Croydon 10.31, Tadworth 11.08. Also Victoria 10.09, Clapham Jctn 10.16, East Croydon 10.27 change at Purley 10.48. (Within Freedom Pass area) Leaders: Brenda 07731 781 283 or Andy 07917 844 501. Description: A short walk to Walton-on-the-hill. Then via Langley Vale Woodland Trust’s 1st World War Centenary Wood with its sculptured benches, to Epsom Downs Racecourse and Tattenham Corner (31/2 miles). After lunch proceed back over downs to Tadworth (2 miles). Short stretch with stiles, otherwise mainly tracks over the downs. Possible drop-off at Tattenham Corner. Return trains every half hour.

Gomshall circular
2021-10-28 11:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Gomshall station, Gomshall, Surrey, GU5 9LF, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3403. Meet: Gomshall station GV5 9NU 11.30. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: The Abinger Hatch, Abinger Lane, Dorking RH5 6HZ (GR TQ118460) 13.30. Travel: Waterloo 10.30, changing at Guildford for the 11.13 to Gomshall from platform 8. Alternatively Wimbledon 10.10am, Epsom 10.28 again changing at Guildfordfor the 11.13 to Gomshall. Hourly return trains and Freedom Pass boundary is Surbiton. Leader: Rosemary 07486 081 775. This is a walk deep in the Surrey Hills and with far reaching views especially from the pub at lunchtime. It is slightly uphill before lunch but all down afterwards. There are about 3 stiles and a couple of rather nasty road crossings over the busy A25 but it is a mainly rural walk.

Sarratt via Chorleywood circular
2021-10-14 11:24 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Chorleywood station, WD3 5ND
Ramble: 3402. Meet: Chorleywood station WD3 5ND 11.24. Distance: 7.5 miles. Lunch: The Boot, The Green, Sarratt WD3 6BL (GR TQ043 996) 13.15. Travel: Marylebone (Chiltern Line) 10.57 or Baker Street (Metropolitan Line) 10.30. Return from Chorleywood (Chiltern Line) 4.16, 4.46, 5.43. Metropolitan Line approx. half hourly. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Gould 07985 687 800. A pleasant walk through the beautiful Chilterns from Chorleywood Common, over The River Chess (Chalk stream) and uphill to the village of Sarratt via a Norman church. After lunch we walk through picturesque countryside via watercress beds on our journey back to Chorleywood with a libation for those suffering from dehydration near the station. There are two moderate climbs, one morning and one afternoon.

Home Park and Bushy Park circular
2021-09-30 11:12 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Hampton Court station, KT8 9AE
Ramble: 3401. Meet: Hampton Court station (KT8 9AE) 11.12. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: White Hart, 1 High Street, Hampton Wick, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 4DA (TQ174 695) 12.45 p.m. Travel: London Waterloo 10.36; Clapham Junction 10.45; Wimbledon 10.52. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Expected finish time approx. 4.30 p.m. Return trains every half hour. Leader: Andy 07917 844 501. From station we cross river and walk along Thames Path. We then enter Home Park, walk alongside Long Water and make our way to Kingston, to complete 2 ½ miles, for lunch. After lunch we enter Bushy Park, and make our way via Leg of Mutton Pond to Woodland Gardens, where we will see numerous varieties of ducks. Then return via Diana Fountain to station to complete 3 ½ miles.

Canada Water to Mile End linear.
2021-09-23 11:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Canada Water station, Deal Porter Way Surrey Quays London, SE16
Ramble: 3400. Meet: Canada Water tube station SE16 (bus station exit) 11.30. Distance: 5.5 miles. Lunch: Pommelers Rest (Wetherspoons), 196 – 198 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UN. Grid ref: TQ 335799. 12.45. Travel: Jubilee Line, London Overground to Canada Water. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Leader: Marjorie 07547 232 812. After leaving Canada Water the walk goes through Southwark Park, along Bermondsey Wall to Shad Thames and the historic pub (2 miles). After lunch it crosses Tower Bridge and follows the Ornamental Canal to Shadwell and Limehouse Basins. The walk proceeds to Tower Hamlets’ Cemetery Park which is one of the seven great cemeteries. The walk ends at Mile End Underground Station (Central, District Lines), There are good paths and plenty of drop out points after lunch.

Dorking to Reigate linear
2021-09-09 11:21 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Dorking station, Station Approach, RH4 1TF, United Kingdom
Ramble: 3399. Meet: Dorking(main) train station at 11:21. Distance: 7.8 miles. Toughness: 3 out of 10. Flat all day. Lunch: The Dolphin, The Street, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DW (GR TQ 214 504) at 1pm. Outside tables if warm enough. Travel: Either London Victoria 10:25 Southern service to Horsham, Clapham Junction 10:32. arrives at Dorking 11:21 or London Waterloo 10:24 SouthWestern service to Dorking, Clapham Junction 10:33, arrives at Dorking 11:13. Return trains from Reigate to Victoria. Buy a Return ticket for Dorking. Freedom Pass boundary: Ewell West (or East). Different routes by train and a gap of 8 minutes between arrivals but I will wait for the later train. Later a tea stop at the Skimmington Castle which is 1 hour from Reigate with trains back to Victoria every half an hour on the hour or half hour. Contact: Marion 07748 185 367.

Wimbledon Common and environs, circular.
2021-08-26 11:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Wimbledon Park (Tube), SW19 8AB
Ramble: 3398. Meet: Wimbledon Park tube station 11:00. Distance: 6 1/2 miles. Lunch: 13:15 at The Telegraph pub, Putney Heath, SW15 3TU. (GR TQ233 736) Travel: District Line tube to Wimbledon Park. Telephone (on the day) Ann 07948 500 518 The walk will take us through Wimbledon Park, up to Wimbledon Common, and lunch on Putney Heath. A touch of Richmond Park and more Common, finishing at Wimbledon mainline station.

Wood Street to Chingford linear
2021-08-12 11:05 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Wood Street station, E17 3LX
Ramble: 3397. Meet: Wood Street overground station 11:05. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: The Cricketers, 299/301 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9QH (GR TQ399 911) at 12:30. Travel: Liverpool Street station, London Overground service to Chingford 10:48, Hackney Downs 10:55, Walthamstow Central 11:03. Return trains from Chingford station to Liverpool Street station every 20 mins. All within Freedom Pass boundary. Contact: David M. 07929 075 722 on day. Approximately 2.5 miles from start to lunch venue and another 3.5 miles to Chingford. Fairly level walking but will be muddy in parts of Epping Forest. Convenient drop out point at Woodford Green with bus and tube services nearby.

Gordon Hill circular
2021-07-29 11:17 - 16:30 UTC | Gordon Hill station, EN2 0QU
Ramble: 3396. Meet: Gordon Hill station, Enfield at 11.17. Distance: 6.5 miles. Lunch: The Pied Bull, 5 Bull’s Cross, Enfield EN2 9HE (GR TQ341995) at 13.30. Travel: Great Northern train from Moorgate: 10.40, Highbury & Islington: 10.48, Finsbury Park 10.54 (destination Hertford North) Return: Gordon Hill: 16.30, 16.46, 17.00. Within Freedom Pass boundary. Contact: Linda (07879 335 445) or Tony (07823 557 285)
A walk in a rural stretch of Enfield passing through Hillyfields Park to follow the old course of the New River up to Forty Hall Estate, to stroll around the walled garden before returning downhill to follow the Turkey Brook to visit Myddleton House Gardens before lunch. These extensive gardens were once home to the gardener, Edward Bowles and should be at their best in Spring Continuing after lunch past Capel Manor, along Whitewebbs Lane and through Whitewebbs Wood back to the station. There is a moderate climb to and from Forty Hall and mud can be encountered. Opt-out at lunchtime possible from Turkey Street Station about 20 minutes walk away.

Redhill circular
2021-07-22 10:50 - 16:10 UTC | Redhill station, RH1 1RB, United Kingdom
Ramble 3395. Meet: Redhill station (Surrey) 10.50. Distance: 6 miles. Lunch: Inn on the Pond, Nutfield Marsh Road, Redhill RH1 4EU (GR TQ 301517) 12.45. Travel: Southern Rail London Victoria 10.09, Clapham Junction 10.15, East Croydon 10.26, Purley 10.33, Coulsdon South 10.38, Merstham 10.44. 6 return trains to London Victoria from Redhill between 16.12 and 17.30, plus regular trains to St Pancras International. Freedom Pass boundary Coulsdon South. Contact: Richard S 07887 556311 and Linda S 07740 876891 on day only.
This is a fairly flat walk with no stiles. 3 miles in the morning and the same distance in the afternoon. There is a short section along a road. The route goes through Mercers Country Park and surrounding wetland nature reserves. In addition to various water birds we should see some dragonflies and damselflies. Binoculars may be useful.
