For further details please contact the Walks Secretary. See the Web Album for photos, maps and profiles of most walks.

 

Sat 4 Sep Ardingly and Weir Wood circular 24ml. Start Balcombe stn 8.21. Depart London Bridge 7.42. A walk through West Sussex via two reservoirs, The Ouse Valley Way and The High Weald Landscape Trail. Lunch stop at West Hoathly. Map: OS Exp 135. Ldr Mike Ratcliff 

 

Thu 2 Sept London's Parks 7ml. Start Holland Park Tube stn 6.00 pm for a walk through Holland Park, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, St James Park to finish in Trafalgar Square.  Pub Dry Shades, Whitehall. Ldr Rob Myers  

Sat 28 Aug "The Western South Downs" 22ml. Start Winchester stn 8.40. Depart London Waterloo 7.35  (arr 8.37) or 7.39 (arr 8.51). Circular walk covering parts of South Downs Way, Monarchs Way, Itchen Way and Kings Way. Picnic lunch at Cheesefoot Head. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary Photographs, Info & Profile

 

Wed 25 Aug 2010 Regent's Park area 7ml. Start Warwick Avenue Tube stn at 6.30 pm for a short canal walk before exploring Primrose Hill and Regents Park. Pub Hobgoblin near Baker Street. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sat 21 Aug 2010 Chiltern Choice c15ml. Start Wendover stn (Chiltern Rail) 9.45. Depart London Marylebone 8.57. Via Dunsmore, Hampdens, Bledlow, following Icknield way and Ridgeway via Ellesborough and Coombe Hill back to Wendover. Pub lunch Gt Hampden or Lacey Green. Hilly and quite possibly muddy. Ldr Steve Singleton will replace Julian Mason at last minute notice

 

Tue 17 Aug 2010 Thames Stroll 8ml. Start Pimlico Tube stn at 6.30pm for a London sightseeing walk along the Thames to Canary Wharf. Pub Wetherspoons, West India Quay. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sun 15 Aug 2010 East Croydon to Oxted 20+ml. Meet East Croydon stn 9.00. A walk in Surrey through rural coutryside but also some less delightful urban walking! Lunch at the Tudor Rose, Old Coulsden. Tea stop at Godstone. Ldr Dave Williams Summary

Wed 11 Aug 2010  East London 8ml. Start in front of Mile End stn (Central and District Lines) at 6.30pm.  Parks and canals of East London, including a good view of the Olympic site.  Ldr Lonica Vanclay Photographs Summary

 

Sun 8 Aug 2010 Circular around Caterham 24ml. Start Woldingham stn 8.58. Depart London Victoria 8.25. A walk through the Surrey Hills via the Vanguard Way, the North Downs Way and the London Loop. Lunch stop at Chelsham. Map: OS Exp 146. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Summary

Thu 5 Aug 2010 Parliament to Parliament Hill 8ml. Start Westminster Tube stn 6.00pm (Meet at the ticket barriers). Finish in local hostelry near Archway. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt

 

Sat 31 Jul 2010 Greensand Way Linear Walk Part 4 19ml. Start Oxted stn 9.30. Depart London Victoria 8.53. Frequent return trains from Sevenoaks to Charing Cross. Lunch Emmetts Gardens (National Trust. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt. This is the fourth of a series of walks Susanne will lead over the next few years covering the entire Greensand Way 

Thu 29 Jul 2010 Eastern Delights (Walthamstow to Liverpool stn) 9ml. Meet Walthamstow stn 6.15pm. A stroll passing reservoirs, marshes and a stretch of the River Lea finishing at Liverpool stn where there is a good choice of pubs. Ldr Dave Williams Summary

 

Sat 24 & Sun 25 Jul 2010 Summer on the Downs - Plumpton Green to Eastbourne Linear 62ml (100km). WARNING: UNSUPPORTED WALK. All participants must imperatively register with Mike prior to undertaking the walk. We won't accept anyone who just turns up at the start without having previously been duly selected for this walk, as it involves an entire night walk without any support provided whatsoever. Start Plumpton stn 9.45 Saturday. Depart London Victoria 8.47. Finish at Eastbourne stn on Sunday morning. A 100km day and night walk on the Sussex Downs. Early trains on Sunday from Eastbourne back to London and Plumpton. Picnic lunch on Saturday. Main stop at Rottingdean (25ml) for evening meal and provisions. Plumpton stn is easily accessible back from Rottingdean for those who want to come for just the day walk (25ml).  For those who wish to continue to Eastbourne please remember a torch. Please remember enough food for the whole walk. There's no pub at lunchtime unfortunately but an outdoor lunch at Balmer Down instead! Free 24 hour parking at Plumpton stn for drivers. Maps: OS Exp 122 and 123. Joint walk with LDWA Kent. Ldr Mike Ratcliff. Summary Photographs

 

Wed 21 Jul 2010 A swift Dome to Dartford 10ml. Meet North Greenwich Tube stn 6.00pm. Drinks at the Malt Shovel Dartford and express home. Route has excellent rail links for those who want something shorter. Ldr Adam Pode

 

Sat 17 Jul 2010 Hassocks to Shoreham by Sea c24ml. Linear walk over the South Downs. Start Hassocks stn 9.27. Depart London Victoria 8.26 direct or London Bridge also 8.26 and change at Haywards Heath  for 9.17 to Hassocks. Buy a return ticket to Shoreham by Sea. Drivers may also wish to park at Haywards Heath and catch the 9.17 train to Hassocks as there are no direct return trains from Shoreham by Sea to Hassocks . There  are frequent connections via Brighton  which take slightly longer. Pub lunch in Upper Beeding or bring a picnic. Ldr Margaret Romanski 

Tue 13 Jul 2010  Epping Forest 8ml.  Start in front of Loughton Tube stn (Central Line) at 6.30pm.  Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary 

 

Sat 10 Jul 2010 Alton circular 22ml. Start Alton stn 09:38. Depart London Waterloo 08:30, change at Woking. Two return trains per hour. Hangars Way to pub lunch at Hawkley then return by a different route. Map OS 133. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Photographs Summary 

 

Thu 8 Jul 2010 London parks and Regent's canal 10ml. Meet 6.30pm inside Green Park station, near the gateline. Walk through Green Park, Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Primrose Hill and then follow the Regent's Canal to end near Old street, in Hoxton. Map London A-Z. Ldr Peter Buchwald Summary Photographs

Sun 4 Jul 2010 Battle to Hastings 20ml. Start Battle stn 10:38. Depart London Waterloo 9:17. Along the 1066 Country Walk and the Saxon Shore Way. Lunch in Icklesham. Map OS Exp 124. Ldr Peter Buchwald Summary Photographs

 

Wed 30 Jun 2010 Grand Union Canal- Greenford to Brentford 11ml. Meet 6.30pm Black Horse pub (garden backs on to canal), Black Horse bridge, 400 yds north of Greenford station, central line. Walk canal via Southall, Bulls Bridge Junction, Norwood and Osterley to Brentford. Trains back from Brentford, Kew Bridge or Gunnersbury (London Overground and District line. Ldr Julian Mason

 

Sat 26 Jun 2010 Fishersgate to Ferring Linear 25ml. Start Fishersgate stn 9:03. Depart London Victoria 7:47. Finish at Goring by Sea stn. A walk along The South Downs via Fulking Hill, Truleigh Hilland Highdown Hill. Lunch stop at Washington. Maps: OS Exp 121 & 122. There's no parking at Fishersgate Station. Drivers can use the residential streets around the station for parking. Shelldale Road or Manor Hall Road just to the north of the station seem the best. Bring plenty to drink! The forecast for the weekend is hot and sunny and the vast majority of the walk is very open and exposed up on the South Downs with only Washington (Lunch Stop at 15 miles) to top up fluid! Ldr Mike Ratcliff Summary Photographs

Wed 23 Jun 2010 Kent House to Deptford c.7ml.  Start Kent House railways stn 6.30pm. The walk will end at the Dog and Bell in Deptford. Ldrs Nick Marshall & Judith Griffith

 

Sat 19 Jun 2010 Redhill circular 23ml. Start Redhill stn 9:15. Walk eastwards along the Greensand Way. Visit famous musicians' graves at Limpsfield church. Return along North Downs Way to Redhill. Regular trains to/from London Victoria and London Bridge stations. Return possible from Merstham stn instead of Redhill (to save walking the last 2 miles through the outskirts of Redhill on roads). There are fewer trains from Merstham to London but it is an option. Pub lunch at The Barley Mow, Tandridge. Maps Exp 146 and 147. Ldr Sally Adams Sally's mobile # has changed since the Strider publication. If you need to contact Sally, please email the walks secretary to ask for her new number. Summary Photographs

Wed 16 Jun 2010 Greenwich and Docklands 8ml. Start Greenwich stn 6.30pm. Frequent trains from Charing Cross and London Bridge. A chance to explore Greenwich Park and the Isle of Dogs. Finish Henry Addington pub Canary Wharf. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sun 13 June 2010 Arundel circular c25ml. Walk over the South Downs. Start Arundel stn 9.26. Depart London Victoria 8.02. Pub lunch at Cricketers  Duncton.  No sandwiches available - meals c £9/£10 or starters as snacks or bring a picnic. Ldr Margaret Romanski Photographs

Sat 12 Jun 2010 Up For The Cup 12ml. Start Charlton stn 1.00pm. Depart London Bridge 12.28. A Saturday afternoon stroll, ending up in a local hostelry to eat, drink and watch England v USA. Walk along the Thames starting at the Thames Barrier and on to the City. Finish at Smollenskys on the Strand. Check Social events to book for dinner. Ldr Kathy LoRaso

Wed 9 Jun 2010 Part of the Beverley Brook walk, via Barnes Common, plus Richmond park and riverside, 6ml, slow pace. Meet Putney Bridge stn on the District Line 6.30pm. End at pub in Richmond. Ldr Andy Davies Photographs Summary

 

Sat 5 Jun 2010 "Brighton Rock" Circular 24ml. Start Brighton stn 9.00. Bring picnic lunch or there is a small open air cafe barn at Saddlescombe where we will stop which does light lunches, snacks, teas. Bring freedom pass if you have as the last 3 miles are a road walk in Brighton and buses are available. Another long summer day with several hills to climb. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary

 

Tue 1 Jun 2010 In the steps of Mr Pooter. c7ml. Start Archway Tube stn 6.30pm. The walk will go from Archway Tube to Golders Green Tube via park, heath and woodland.  From chapter 2 of The diary of a nobody. Optional stop at famous old bull and bush pub at the end. Bring an item of Victorian garb/walking cane. Ldr Peter Russell Summary

 

Mon 31 May 2010 Lewes Circular 20ml. Start Lewes stn 9.58. Depart London Victoria 8.47. Southwards beside the Ouse to Southease, then inland uphill to Telscombe and Pickers Hill, lunchtime picnic 45 minutes at Kingston in the valley. Jugg's Track north uphill to Housedean and Blackcap, descend to Offham and Lewes. Possible tea stop in Cliffe/Lewes. Map OS Exp 122. Ldr Clare Kirkbride  Summary

Sat 22 May 2010 Ham Street to Rye Linear 25ml. Start Ham Street stn 9.41. Depart London St Pancras 8.42. Change at Ashford. Train users buy returns to Rye . A walk through east Kent into East Sussex via The Saxon Shore Way, The High Weald Landscape Trail, The Sussex Border Path and River Rother. Lunch stop at Wittersham. Map: OS Exp 125. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs  Summary

 

Sun 16 May 2010 Hitchin Circular 18ml. Start Hitchin stn 9.21.  Depart London Kings Cross 8.52.  Lunch in small cyclist's cafe or bring a picnic.  Two fast and 1 slow return trains per hour. Ldr Kathy LoRaso

 

Sat 8 May 2010 High Weald Woodland c. 20ml. Circular from Robertsbridge stn. Start 9:45.  Depart London Charing Cross 7:45.  Morning via Darwell reservoir to Brownbread street and Ash Tree Inn pub for early lunch or picnic. Return over Brightling Down. Return trains at 32 past the hour. Map OS Exp 124. Ldr Jerome Ripp  Summary

 

Sun 2 May 2010 Polegate circular 22ml. Start Polegate stn 10:1 (Meet at the ticket barriers on the station concourse). Depart London Victoria 8:47 or London Bridge 8:11 and change at Brighton & Lewes. Along the Cuckoo Trail briefly, then through Abbot's Wood, taking the Vanguard Way to Chiddingly (late lunch), Wealdway to Hellingly, part of the Cuckoo Trail skirting Hailsham back to Abbot's Wood and Polegate. Brisk pace. 45-minute picnic lunch; tea stop, time permitting. Estimated time of return trains departing 6:00/6:30. Pretty as a picture in deepest Sussex. Map OS Exp 123. Ldr Clare Kirkbride Summary
 

Sat 24 Apr 2010 Selling, Chilham and Wye Circular 25ml. Start Selling stn 9.50. Depart London Victoria 8.22. A walk round East Kent via the Stour Valley and the North Downs Way. Lunch Stop at Wye (15.5ml). Map: OS Exp 137 and 149. Ldr Mike Ratcliff  Photographs, Info & Profile   Summary

 

Sat 17 Apr 2010 Forest Way 27ml. Start Loughton stn (Central Line) 09:00. The Forest Way is an LDP which follows the footpaths and ancient green lanes between Epping Forest and Hatfield Forest. Pub Horns & Horseshoes, Harlow Common. Forest Way LDP ends at Takeley Street, from where there is a short but attractive walk to Stansted Airport for train connections back to London and buses elsewhere. Map OS Landranger 167 Ldr Rob Myers Photographs Summary

 

Sat 10 Apr 2010 A promenade from Pangbourne 22ml. Start Pangbourne stn 9:01. Depart London Paddington 8:18, change at Reading. Lunch at the Red Lion, Upper Basildon. Ldr Steve Singleton Photographs, Info & Profile  Summary

Sat 3 Apr 2010 Glynde circular 20ml. Start Glynde stn 10:14. Depart London Victoria 8:47, change at Lewes. Southwards to the South Downs Way, along the crest of the downs, lunching in the Cuckmere valley, then west to Cradle Hill and Norton village, afterwards north to Firle and Glynde. Brisk pace. 45-minute picnic lunch; tea stop, time permitting. Return trains 22 min past the hour. Glyndingly beautiful scenery compensating for glindingly undulating route. Map OS Exp 123 but 122 would be useful if you intend to drop out for an earlier return train. Please phone leader for any further information. Ldr Clare Kirkbride

 

Summer time. Sun 28 Mar 2010 Clocks go forwards 0:00 -> 1:00

 

Sat 27 Mar 2010 Cooling and the Hoo Peninsula Circular 22ml. Start Higham stn 8.43. Depart London Charing Cross 7.39. A walk round the Northern end of the Grain Peninsula, via Cliffe Fort, Cooling and the Saxon Shore Way. Lunch stop at Cooling. Map: OS Exp 163. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs  Summary

 

 

Sun 21 Mar 2010 Hurst Green Circular c20ml. Start Hurst Green stn 9:25. Depart London Victoria 8:22 or London Bridge 8:41 (change at East Croydon). Return trains 6 min past hr. Map OS Exp 146. Lunch at The Bell Inn, Outwood. Ldr Nick Marshall 

 

Sun 14 Mar 2010 Eastbourne circular 20ml. Start Eastbourne stn 10:13 (Meet at the ticket barriers on the station concourse). Depart London Victoria 8:47. New route. Brisk pace. 45-minute picnic lunch; tea stop, time permitting. Estimated time of return trains departing 6:00/6:30. Map OS Exp 123. Ldr Clare Kirkbride Summary

 

Sat 6 Mar 2010  A view of the Medway Circular 20ml. Start 8.45 Sole Street stn Kent. Depart London Victoria 7.58. Long morning via Wealdway, Shorne woods, Cobham Park with lunch c1.30 at the White Hart in Cuxton or picnic. Expect mud. Aim to finish for 16.49 return train. Joint walk with LDWA Kent. Ldr Jerome Ripp Photographs Summary

 

Sat 27 Feb 2010 Linear Amberley and Arundel 23ml. Start Pulborough stn 8:51. Depart London Victoria at 7:32. Finish at Amberley stn. A walk in West Sussex via Arundel Castle, Kithurst Hill and the South Downs Way. Lunch stop at Arundel. Train users buy returns to Amberley. Map: OS Exp 121. Very wet conditions. Expect a bit of wading. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs Summary

 

Sun 21 Feb 2010  Petersfield to Rowlands Castle c22ml. Start Petersfield stn 9:43. Depart London Waterloo 8:30. Pub Lunch Ldr Margaret Romanski  Info & profile

 

Sun 14 Feb 2010 East from Sevenoaks 19ml. Start Sevenoaks stn 09:34. Depart London Charing Cross 8.46 or London Bridge 8.54. Frequent return trains. Pub lunch at the Chaser Inn, Shipbourne. Please note that lunch is late (1.45PM) and the pub will be busy (Valentines Lunches) so please bring some food/snacks for mid morning. A winter variation of a recent high summer walk. Map OS 188. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Photographs Summary

 

Sat 6 Feb 2010 Wivelsfield circular 20ml. Start Wivelsfield stn 9:11 (Meet at the ticket barriers on the station concourse). Depart London Victoria 8:17. Undulating with views, wooded valleys on the Sussex Border Path to Ditchling Beacon and along the South Downs Way on the crest of the Downs to Plumpton for lunch, returning beside the race course and interesting Sussex villages to Wivelsfield. Brisk pace. 45-minute picnic lunch; tea stop, time permitting. Estimated time of return trains departing 6:00/6:30. Half a moon is better than none especially at lunchtime. Map OS Exp 122. Ldr Clare Kirkbride  Photographs  Summary

Sat 30 Jan 2010 Linear Westhumble to Ockley 22ml. Start Box Hill & Westhumble stn 8:21. Depart London Victoria 7:31 (last direct train back to London at 6:15 hence the early start). Finish at Ockley Station. Train users buy returns to Ockley. A walk through The Surrey Hills via Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and The Greensand Way. Pub stop at Coldharbour. Map OS Exp 146. Ldr Mike Ratcliff  Photographs  Summary

Sat 23 Jan 2010 "WWW - Windsor Winter Walk" Circular 20ml. Start Windsor Central stn 9:00. Depart 8:21 from Paddington stn or 7:58 from Waterloo stn to Riverside stn then short walk to Central stn. A figure of 8 walk with morning circuit round Dorney. Lunch in Windsor/Eton many cafes and pubs, afternoon circuit along Thames and in the park. Ldr Jerome Ripp Photographs Summary

 

Sat 16 Jan 2010 WALK CANCELLED Chiltern Choice c15ml. Start Wendover stn (Chiltern Rail) 9:45. Depart London Marylebone 8:57. Via Dunsmore, Hampdens, Bledlow, following Icknield way and Ridgeway via Ellesborough and Coombe Hill back to Wendover. Pub lunch Gt Hampden or Lacey Green. Hilly and quite possibly muddy. Ldr Julian Mason

 

Sun 10 Jan 2010 Another ham and venison wrap 20ml. Start Wimbledon stn (main hall) 9:00. Wimbledon Park and Common, Thames Path and Richmond Park. Pub lunch in Richmond. Brisk pace. Ldr Andy Shoesmith Photographs  Summary

Sun 3 Jan 2010 East Croydon to Caterham 17ml. Start East Croydon stn 9:30. Lunch at Fickleshole. Ldr Peter Buchwald Photographs, Info & Profile Summary

 

Sun 27 Dec 2009 Peter Saw's Christmas Walk c18ml. Start Norbiton stn 8.43. Depart London Waterloo 8.18. Finish Richmond stn. Lunch in National Trust Morden Hall Park. A walk including 3 rivers, beautiful parkland and of course a windmill after lunch. This should be a great opportunity to shed the Christmas flab and get away from the in-laws. Hope to finish in the light but bring a torch just in case. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt

 

Sun 20 Dec 2009 Farnham Circular 18ml. Start Farnham stn 9:15. Depart London Waterloo 8:07. Lakes and hills to The Ciderhouse at Shackleford for lunch and tea at Seale. Return trrains at 34 and 59 past the hour. Free car park at Farnham stn. Map Exp 145. Ldr Nicole Carbonara will replace Roger Moss.  Joint walk with Surrey Walking Club Photographs, Info & Profile  Summary

Sat 12 Dec 2009 North London Safari plus Panto 18ml. Start Golders Green (Northern Line) 9:00. Finish Hackney Empire. Credit crunch. Can't afford the Serengeti. Try Islington! You will be astonished by the big game to be seen (oh yes you will). The walk will mainly follow parks and canals, finishing at Hackney Empire (nice bar) for an early performance of Aladdin followed by an evening meal. Lunch on the Farm. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt (for panto/meal tickets see social events). Photographs  Summary

 

Sat 5 Dec 2009 Linear Ashurst and the Weald 23ml. Start Ashurst stn 8:57. Depart London Bridge 8:08. Via Medway Valley and Ashdown Forest. Pub stop at Poundgate. Finish Buxted stn. Train users buy returns to Buxted. Please bring headtorches just in case we finish slightly late. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs, Info & Profile  Summary

 

Sun 29 Nov 2009 Darenth Valley Circular 19ml. Start Eynsford stn 9:18. Depart London Cannon Street 8:23 to Swanley from where there is a replacement bus service for the 15 min trip to Eynsford. Early lunch booked for 12:30 at the Crown in Otford.  (It is open day in Otford so will be busy with Morris dancing promised). Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary
 

Sat 21 Nov 2009 Linear Wadhurst to the Rother 23ml. Start Wadhurst stn 9:21. Depart London Charing Cross 8:15. Via Bewl Water and Rother Valley. Pub stop at The Moor. Finish Robertsbridge stn. Train users buy returns to Robertsbridge. Please bring headtorches just in case we finish slightly late. Joint walk with LDWA Kent. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs, Info & Profile  Summary

Sat 14 Nov 2009 Linear walk East Croydon to Crayford c. 22ml. On the London Loop. Meet at the main entrance of East Croydon stn at 8:30. We will catch the Croydon tramlink to Coombe road stn. Anyone who wants ,can go directly to Coombe road tram stn. We will start walking from there at 8:45 The South East section of the London Loop over Addington Hills, West Wickham, Keston with pub or picnic lunch at Farnborough. Then Petts wood and the Cray valley finishing at Bexley station. Bring torch just in case. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary

 

Sat 7 Nov 2009 Linear Berrylands to East Croydon 21ml. On the London Loop. Start Berrylands stn 8:30. Depart London Waterloo 8:06. Coffee shop for lunch. Ldr Jerome Ripp Photographs Summary

Sat 31 Oct 2009 Linear The South Downs and Seven Sisters 23ml. Start Glynde Stn 9:14. Depart London Victoria 7:47. Change at Lewes for Glynde. Finish Eastbourne Stn. Train users buy returns to Eastbourne. Regular direct trains back to London from Eastbourne. A coastal walk via the Sussex Downs, Seaford Head and the Seven Sisters. Pub stop at Seaford. Ldr Mike Ratcliff  Photographs, Info & Profile Summary

 

Sun 25 Oct 2009 Petersfield to Rowlands Castle 19ml. Start Petersfield stn 9:39. Depart London Waterloo 8:00, Clapham Junction 8:08. Pub lunch probably at Hooksway. Ldr Peter Buchwald

Winter time. Sun 25 Oct 2009 Clocks go backwards 1:00 -> 0:00

 

Sun 18 Oct 2009 13th Founders Challenge 26ml

 

Sat 10 Oct 2009 Circular Edenbridge and Chiddingstone 22ml. Start Edenbridge Town Stn 8:45 (Not Edenbridge Stn). Depart London Bridge 8:08. A walk through west Kent via Chiddingstone Castle and Bough Beech Reservoir. Pub stop at Hoath Corner. Ldr Mike Ratcliff Photographs Summary

 

Sat 3 Oct 2009 Witley Circular 24ml with 1200m ascent. Start Witley stn 9:09. Depart London Waterloo 8:15. By Gibbet Hill, Hindhead (Celtic Cross) and the Temple of the Winds, Black Down. Pub lunch The Red Lion (Menu) in Fernhurst or picnic. Possible tea at the Crown Inn in Chiddingfold. Return trains at 9 or 45 min past the hour. Free car park at Witley stn. Map OS Exp 133. Ldr Nicole Carbonara Photographs, Info & Profile Summary

 

Sun 27 Sep 2009 Linear Seaford to Eastbourne 20ml. Start Seaford stn 10:21. Depart London Victoria 8:487 (change at Lewes for Seaford). Hikers may wish to visit www.southernrailway.com/downlander for a £12.50 All Network Downlander ticket to Seaford and back from Eastbourne, but have to book it on the Internet two days in advance. Seaford Head, the Vanguard Way, Cuckmere River, Litlington, Winchester's Pond, Friston Forest, Snap Hill, Westdean and Exceat. Suggest lunch stop here for 45 minutes. After lunch, Seven Sister Country Park, Seven Sisters Cliffs, Birling Gap, Beachy Head and Eastbourne. Map OS Exp 123. Ldr Patrick Tso Photographs, Track & Profile Summary

 

Sun 20 Sep 2009 Guildford Circular 22ml. Start Guildford stn 9:10. Depart London Waterloo 8:30. Route is along River Wey, then along Downs Link then Greensand Way to the Happy Harriers in Hambledon for lunch. Afternoon is over Hydons Ball, through Juniper Valley and Witley Arboretum across The Rides and down to Farncombe Boathouse for tea. Back along the river to Guildford. Maps OS Exp 145 & 133. Return trains 19 & 46 mins hourly. Joint walk with Surrey Walking Club. Ldr. Don Bolton Photographs Summary

 

Sat 12 Sep 2009 Lea Valley Walk 20ml. Start Harpenden stn 9:05. Depart St Pancras 8:34 (train leaves from First Captital Connect platforms on ground level. If unfamiliar with new St Pancras allow extra time to find platform). The walk includes the last 13 miles of the Lea Valley Walk from Wheathampstead to Leagrave. Pub lunch at Bright Star, Peters Green. Frequent return trains from Leagrave (3 stops from Harpenden) to St Pancras. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sat 5 Sep 2009 Cobham and the Downs Circular 23ml. Start Higham stn 9:22. Depart London Charing Cross 8:20. Via North Kent estuary and North Downs . Pub stop at Harvel. Ldr Mike Radcliff Photographs  Summary

 

Sat 29 Aug 2009 Linear Robertsbridge to the sea c.20ml. Start Roberstsbridge stn 9:12. Depart London Charing Cross 7:00. Finish at Hastings. Buy a return ticket to Hastings. Car drivers park at start and take train back. Maybe pub but bring a picnic lunch. Chips and beer at the end. Via the 1066 route. Ldr Jerome Ripp Photographs  Summary

 

Wed 26 Aug to Tue 1 Sep 2009 Summer Bank Holiday in the Alps. Climb 5 10,000ft Alpine summits in 5 days  Summary  Photographs Ldr Nicole Carbonara

 

Sun 23 Aug 2009 Thames Path Circular from Westminster via Greenwich 17ml. Meet Westminster Station (Jubilee, District and Circle Lines, Zone 1) outside exit 4 at 10:00. Circular following the Thames Path along the South bank of the river to Greenwich, crossing via the Foot Tunnel and returning along the North bank. The route passes many interesting buildings and other features. Lunch stop at Greenwich. Choice of pubs and restaurants. Map OS Exp 173/161, London A-Z. Pace fast. Ldr Patrick Tso. Joint walk with Hampstead Ramblers. Summary Photographs

 

Tue 18 Aug 2009 15th anniversary walk 6ml. Recreating London group's first ever walk which took place on 17 Aug 1994. Meet Dickens Inn, St Katherine's Dock nearest tube Tower Hill, between 5.30 and 6:30pm for a stroll through Wapping, calling at 2 riverside pubs. Walk finishes in Canary Wharf Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sat 15 Aug 2009 Colne Valley circular including part of London Loop 20ml. Start Stanmore stn (Jubilee line) 10:00. Via Aldenham, Elstree, Otterspool, Watford, Bushey. Pub lunch at Round Bush Aldenham or Three Horeshoes Letchworth Heath. Although the Stanmore end of the Jubilee line is supposed to be running as normal, the Jubilee will be closed from Stratford to Green Park and the entire Victoria line will be closed as well as bits of other lines further out. Please check TfL. Ldr Julian Mason Summary

 

Wed 12 Aug 2009 Around Greenwich 8ml. Start North Greenwich stn (Jubilee line) 6:30pm via river and parkland to finish at Cutty Sark. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary

 

Sun 9 Aug 2009 Lewes circular 20ml. Start Lewes stn 9:50. Depart London Victoria 08:17. Very hilly route, similar to last year but counter clockwise. Lunch in Newhaven (3 pubs, 1 bakery + 1 cafe). Map OS Exp 122. Return trains 30 min past the hour. Ldr Don Bolton Photograph Summary

 

 

Thu 6 Aug 2009 Wanstead Park and River Roding 8ml. Meet Leytonstone Underground station (Central line) 6:15pm for a walk taking in such delights as Wanstead Flats, Wanstead Park & a stroll along the mighty River Roding. Ldr Dave Williams Summary

 

Sat 1 Aug 2009 Berrylands to Guildford 20+ml. Start Berrylands stn 9:00. Depart London Waterloo 8:36. A linear walk through the rural Surrey countryside with lunch at Claygate with a possible teastop in Cobham. Ldr Dave Williams Summary

 

Tue 28 Jul 2009 Epping Forest circular 8ml. Start Loughton stn (central line) 6:30pm. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary

 

Sat 25 Jul 2009 Greensand Way Linear Walk Part 3. 24ml. Start Dorking stn 09:15 Depart London Waterloo 08:24. Return trains from Oxted to Victoria every half hour. The walk starts at Dorking main station. There are 3 stations in Dorking but if you get the above train you can't go wrong. There will be a pub stop for an afternoon drink but they don't do food so bring a picnic lunch. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt. This is the third of a series of walks Susanne will lead over the next few years covering the entire Greensand Way Summary

 

Wed 22 Jul 2009 Circular walk in parks and along riverbank c.8ml. Start Richmond stn (underground and rail - meet by ticket office) 6:30pm. Ldrs. Gail and John Elrick

 

Sun 19 Jul 2009 Amberley Circular c24ml. Start Amberley stn 9:21. Depart London Victoria 8:02. Circular route over South Downs and Angmering Park. Pub lunch or bring a picnic. Joint walk with Surrey Walking Club. Ldr Margaret Romanski Photographs

 

Tue 14 Jul 2009 Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park 7ml. Start Kingston stn 6:30pm. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Sun 12 Jul 2009 East from Sevenoaks 21ml. Start Sevenoaks stn 09:34. Depart London Charing Cross 09:00 or London Bridge 9:08. Frequent return trains. Pub (around 1:30pm) The Swan in West Peckham has its own microbrewery and a lovely village green so you may wish to bring your own sandwiches and picnic. Meals there are £12-15 for a main; £5 soup, £9 ploughmans and rolls at £6. Map: OS 188. Ldr: Lonica Vanclay Summary

 

Thu 9 Jul 2009 Summer Evening Walk - Old Regent's Canal to Paddington/Little Venice 9ml. Start Limehouse DLR stn 6:00pm. Ldr Julian Mason

 

Sun 5 Jul 2009 Sussex Linear Polegate to Buxted c.20ml. Meet Polegate stn 10:11. Depart London Victoria 8:47. Along Vanguard and Wealdways. Pub stop likely (for drink) but yet to be determined so bring a picnic lunch. Hourly return trains from Buxted back to Victoria. Hikers may wish to visit www.southernrailway.com/downlander for a £12.50 Southern Railway All Network Downlander ticket to cover the journey to Polegate and back from Buxted, but have to book it on the Internet two days in advance. Ldr. Kathy LoRaso

Wed 1 Jul 2009 Summer Evening Walk - The Thames and Docklands c.10ml. Meet Green Park stn 06:15pm. A linear walk through parks and the South Bank of the river to Greenwich. Ldr Peter Buchwald Photographs & Route Summary

 

Sun 28 Jun 2009 Gerrards Cross c21 ml. Start Gerrards Cross stn 9:30. Depart 8:54 London Marylebone. Pub lunch Blackwood Arms, Littleworth Common. Return trains at 10, 36 and 47 past the hour. Map OS Exp 172. Ldr Steve Plested Summary

 

Wed 24 Jun 2009 Summer Evening Walk - Woolwich to Deptford 7.3ml. Start Woolwich Arsenal stn 6:30pm and walk to the Dog and Bell in Deptford using the Green Chain Walk and Thames Path. Trains back to central London from Deptford. There is a direct train from Charing Cross to Woolwich Arsenal at 17.54. On other trains you will need to change at London Bridge. Or you can go on the underground to Canning Town (Jubilee Line) and get the DLR to Woolwich Arsenal (approx every 10 minutes - journey time 12/13 minutes). Ldrs. Nick Marshall and Judith Griffiths Summary

 

Sat 20 Jun 2009 Historic Colchester and surrounding villages. 20 ml. Start Colchester stn 09:00. Depart Liverpool Street 08:00. Pub lunch at the Albion, Rowhedge. Baguettes available order at start of walk. Ldr Rob Myers Summary

 

Tue 16 Jun 2009 Summer Evening Walk - Golders Green tube circular 7ml. Start Golders Green stn 6:30pm. Via Golders Hill Park, Inverforth House and pergola, Sandy Heath and Pitts' gate. Ldr Peter Russel Photographs, Route, Info & Profile  Summary

 

Sat 13 Jun 2009 Petersfield to the Sea 24.5ml. Route over the South Downs to the coast then follows coastal path around Thorney Island. Excellent views of Chichester harbour. Start 9:01 Petersfield stn. Depart Waterloo 8:00. Return from Southbourne. Those travelling by train should buy a return ticket valid by any route or via Petersfield/Havant to Southbourne. Return from Southbourne via Petersfield for drivers. Pub lunch at West Marden. Ldr Margaret Romanski Photographs

 

Wed 10 Jun 2009 Summer evening walk - Along the North side of the Thames 7ml. Start Sloane Square stn 6:30pm. Finish Tower bridge (Tower Hill stn). Ldr Peter Russel Photographs Summary

Sat 6 Jun 2009 Summer hills 22ml. Start Brighton stn 9:00. Depart London Victoria 8:06. Pub or picnic lunch. A long day in the hills with maybe a swim or a fish supper to finish! Map OS Exp 122. Ldr Jerome Ripp Photographs, Info & Profile Summary

Wed 3 Jun 2009 Summer evening walk - London Great Parks 10ml. Start in front of High St Kensington stn 6:15pm. Late comers can join us around 6:55/7:05 at Marble Arch stn or around 7:05/7:15 at Marylebone stn. You can contact the leader on her mobile # (see Strider). Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Regent's canal, Primrose Hill, St Jame's Park, Green Park. Finish in the Knightsbridge cafe or Wagamama Harveys Nichols next door if we are hungry.  Ldr Nicole Carbonara Photographs, Route, Info & Profile Summary

Sun 31 May 2009 Linear walk Grinsted to Oxted c.18ml. Meet East Grinstead stn 10:20. Depart London Victoria 9:25 (Clapham Junction 9:31). A walk to Oxted with lunch probably at Marsh Green. Ldr Peter Buchwald Photographs & Route Summary

Sat 23 May 2009 Circular walk from Alton c 20ml. Meet 9:10 Alton stn and cheer on the 100 competitiors. Depart London Waterloo 8:00, change at Woking. Walk follows 100 route for first section, circling back to Alton with overnight B&B for anyone volunteering to help on checkpoint 15 (Upper Wield) from early Sunday morning. Please bring picnic lunch. Ldr Paula Buckton Photographs, Info & Profile  Summary

 

Sat 16 & Sun 17 May 2009 Second Wessex 100 week-end away Don Bolton.
Please note this is NOT a led walk and there is no support en-route. Participants will be following a route description but there are no checkpoints. You must have challenge walk experience and sound navigation skills or pair up with some one who has and walk with them. Walk participants must look after each other and if someone needs to retire, someone must agree to retire with them. Saturday 16 mls Rowlands Castle to New Arelsford (Train from Waterloo dep 7.30 arr 9.21 at RC)with picnic lunch and overnight B&B at New Arelsford. Sunday 14mls to Alton for return train to London. Summary

Sat 9 May 2009 Circular walk from Hollingbourne (Kent) 20+ml. Start 9:25 Hollingbourne stn. Depart London Victoria 8:18. Pub or picnic lunch. Along North Downs and Greensand way in central Kent. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary

Sat 2 May 2009 Linear walk Cowden to Eridge 23ml with 800m ascent. Meet Cowden stn 8:53. Depart London Victoria 8:02 (East Croydon 8:23). By Bolebrook Castle and Ashdown forest. Lunch in Hartfield (Winnie the Pooh), choice of pubs or picnic. Possible tea at the Half Moon, Crowborough, Wealden. Return trains at 51 past the hour. Those travelling by train should buy a return ticket to Eridge. Car drivers can leave their car at Cowden stn (free car park) and take the train back from Eridge. Maps OS Exp 135 & 147. Ldr Nicole Carbonara Info, Profile, Photographs Summary

 

Sat 25 Apr 2009 Walk to Bodiam Castle and beyond 20ml. Start Robertsbridge stn Sussex 9:05. Depart London Charing Cross 7:45. Morning stop at Bodiam castle with refreshments available. Late lunch at Sedlescombe. There is a pub but it might be closed and only a small shop so bring food. Target finish is 18:00. Only 1 train per hour. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary

Sat 18 & Sun 19 Apr 2009 First Wessex 100 week-end away Don Bolton.
Ideal chance to recce parts of the route for anyone doing the 100, or just to see what it's like. Please note these are NOT led walks and there is no support en-route. Participants will be following a route description but there are no checkpoints. For the longer distances it is essential that you have previous experience of at least a 50 mile walk which has involved some night navigation. If you do not you must pair with someone who has this experience, then walk together and stay together - if one retires, both need to retire. For all walks it is essential to have challenge walk experience and sound navigation skills or pair up with some one who has and walk with them.
Option 1 61 mls Alton to Rowlands Castle, stopping in Heyshot for pub food on Saturday evening, then self supported to Rowlands Castle overnight, arriving around 8am for return train to London.
Option 2 Saturday 22 mls Alton to Harting Down (Train from Waterloo dep 8.30 arr 9.38 in Alton) Overnight B&B in South Harting. Sunday 20mls South Harting to Slindon, plus 2 mls to Barnham (not on route desc) for return train to London.
Option 3 Saturday 29.5 mls Alton to Heyshot (train from Waterloo dep 8.30, arr 9.38 in Alton) Overnight B&B in Heyshot. Sunday 31 mls Heyshot to Rowlands Castle for return train to London.  Summary Photographs

Sat 18 Apr 2009 Lea Valley Walk 24ml. Start Broxbourne stn 8:44. Depart Liverpool Street 8:12. A pleasant walk along the river Lea via Rye House and Ware to Hertford. This is followed by a walk along a disused railway to Welwyn Garden City. Finally along a series of bridleways and footpaths through Wheathampstead to finish at Harpenden stn. Frequent return trains to St. Pancras. Pub lunch at the Cowpers Arms. Cole Green (light bites and main meals available) Ldr Rob Myers. Details Summary

 

 

Sun 12 Apr 2009 Dorking circular 19ml. Start Dorking Stn 9:31. Depart London Victoria 08:34 (Clapham Junction 08:40). Return Trains 26 & 56 mins past the hour. Lunch The Sportsman, Mogador. Tea stop. Brockham Church. Map OS Exp 146. Ldr Don Bolton Summary

 

Sat 4 Apr 2009 Circular on and around the North Downs Way 22ml with 800m ascent. Start Bearsted Stn 8:55. Depart London Victoria 7:48. Return trains at 29 & 52 min past the hour. Pub lunch at the Ringlestone Inn in Harrietsham or picnic. Return via Leeds Castle. Map Exp 148. Ldr Nicole Carbonara Info Profile Photographs Summary

 

Sun 29 Mar 2009 Digswell Circular 20ml. Start Welwyn North Stn 9:40. Depart 9:04 London Kings Cross to Welwyn NORTH. Welwyn North Stn is in Digswell Village (TL246154), not in Welwyn Garden City, where there is also a station, or Welwyn, where there is no station. There will be engineering works on our train line the night before the walk. As well as contacting the leader (see Strider), those coming by train might like to consult: National Rail engineering works and National Rail. If the work finishes at 08:15, as stated, there should be no problem. If it does not, the worst should be a short bus ride, which will take an extra twenty minutes. The leader needs to know if there are latecomers, so that we can wait and/or walk a modified circuit (depending on how late). The route will be: Digswell, Welwyn. Ayot St Lawrence, Codicote, Datchworth, Watton at Stone, Bulls Green, Digswell. Picnic lunch. Car drivers can park in the village (TL247150) to avoid paying £1.50 in the Stn car park. Ldr Denis Smith Photographs Summary

 

Summer time. Sun 29 Mar 2009 clocks go forwards 0:00 -> 1:00

Sun 22 Mar 2009 Leatherhead Loop 24ml. Start Leatherhead Stn 9:30. Depart London Waterloo 08:32 or Victoria 08:36. Lunch at Holmbury St Mary. Please bring a picnic. No pub. Return trains at 15 and 45 past the hour. Ldr Chris Dent

Sun 15 Mar 2009 Witley to Haslemere 20ml. Start Witley Stn 10:04. Depart London Waterloo 9:00 (Clapham Junction 9:09). Lunch probably at Grayswood, via Black Down in the afternoon. Joint walk with Surrey Walking Club. Ldr Peter Buchwald. Photographs & Route Summary

Fri 6 to Sun 8 Mar 2009 LDWA national AGM Llandrindod Wells (Wales)

 

Sat 7 Mar 2009 Medway Towns circuit along North Downs and Medway. 20 ml. Start Rochester Stn 8:45. Depart London Victoria 8:02. Pub or picnic lunch. Ldr Jerome Ripp Summary

Sat 28 Feb 2009 Hassocks, circular walk in the South Downs. c23ml. Start Hassocks Stn 9:02. Depart London Bridge 8:12 direct or London Victoria 8:02 change at East Croydon (8:24 to Hassocks). Lunch at The Swan Inn, Falmer. Joint walk with LDWA Sussex. Ldr Margaret Romanski Photographs, Info & Profile

Sun 22 Feb 2009 Tring Circular 21 ml. Start Tring Stn 9:30. Depart London Euston 8:53. Lunch at the Shoulder of Mutton in Wendover. Return trains at 15 and 35 mins past the hour. Ldr Steve Plested Summary

Sun 15 Feb 2009 Two Castles Walk: Hever (Kent) - Sevenoaks. c.18ml. Start Hever Stn 9:31. Depart London Bridge or Victoria to East Croydon then 9:05 to Hever. Frequent trains back from Sevenoaks. Lunch at the Fleur-De-Lis, Leigh with mainly a selection of roasts available. This is also a smaller pub The Bat and Ball close by which only does rolls. Boths pubs have a good selection of beers. Ldr Dave Williams Summary

Sat 7 Feb 2009 Linear Walk Alton to Farnham 18ml. Start Alton Stn 9:38. Depart London Waterloo 8:23. Return trains every half hour. Pub lunch at Blue Bell Inn in Dockenfield or picnic. Map LR 186. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary

Sun 1 Feb 2009 Around Liphook c22ml. Later start due to engineering works. Start Liphook Stn 10:03. Depart London Waterloo 8:30. Change at Guildford for replacement bus service 9:20. Return services not affected. Direct trains at 36mins past the hour. Lunch at the Kings Arms, Fernhurst or bring a picnic. Pub food available but there will be a short lunch stop due to late start. Pls bring a torch. Ldr Margaret Romanski. Photographs, Info & Profile Summary

Sun 25 Jan 2009 Coulsdon South Circular 17-18 ml. Meet Coulsdon South Stn 9:04. Depart London Victoria 8:34. Pub: the Hare and Hounds in Godstone. Ldr Kathy LoRaso Summary

Sun 18 Jan 2009 A Venison and Ham wrap 18-19ml. Meet Wimbledon Stn, BR and District Line, (main ticket hall) 9:00. Walk via Wimbledon Common, Thames Path, Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Pub stop in Richmond. Ldr Andy Shoesmith Summary

Sat 10 Jan 2009 Lea Valley Walk 19ml. Start Limehouse Stn 9:00. 4 min journey from Fenchurch Street and on DLR. Coffee stop 11.30 at Stonebridge Lock Cafe. Lunch stop Waltham Abbey 13.35 where there is a choice of pubs and tea shops and a chance to explore the famous Abbey Church where King Harold is buried. Finish Broxbourne Station. Frequent return trains to Liverpool Street. Pub lunch. Ldr Rob Myers. Details Summary

Sat 3 Jan 2009 Clapham Junction to North Downs 19ml. Start Clapham Junction Stn (St John's Hill Main exit) 8:30. Very frequent trains from Victoria. Return from East Croydon. If you catch the 08:06, 08:13 or 08:17 train from Victoria you should arrive at Clapham Junction in plenty of time. Lunch will be in a very cheep and cheerful place near Crystal Palace station. There is a pub nearby though the food there is most definitely not a gastronomical highlight. You can also bring sandwiches and eat them in the park. I hope to finish around 4 pm. If necessary I may shorten the walk by a mile or so by using the Croydon Tramlink rather than endure a boring trudge to East Croydon in the dark. You will need an Oyster (90p) or Freedom Pass for this. The pace of the walk will be moderate. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt Summary

Sun 28 Dec 2008 Peter's Christmas Walk 21ml. Start Norbiton Stn 09:13. Depart London Waterloo 08:48. Frequent return trains. Peter's famous Christmas Walk takes in the Brixton Windmill, the last windmill in central London. Lunch at Brockwell Park. Map: London A to Z. Ldr Clare Kirkbride will replace Peter Saw Summary

Sun 21 Dec 2008 Norbiton Circular 20ml+. Start Norbiton Stn 9:13. Depart London Waterloo 8:48. Frequent return trains. Following the Hogsmill valley and Ashtead Common to lunch at Epsom. The afternoon will take in Princes' Covert (which requires a key to get into), the Mole Valley and Home Park with Richmond Park as an optional addition. Ldr Chris Dent will replace Peter Saw Summary

 

 

 

Sun 14 Dec 2008 London Loop: High Barnet to Buckhurst Hill 18.5 ml. Start 09:30 High Barnet Stn (Zone 5 on the Northern Line). Lunch at Forty Hall Cafe (GR 336986) or bring a packed lunch. Regular return trains from Buckhurst Hill (Zone 5 on the Central Line). Ldr Nick Marshall Summary

Sat 6 Dec 2008 SW London Christmas walk 17ml. Start Richmond Underground and British Rail Stn at 9:00. Lunch in Kingston. Frequent return trains from Richmond. Followed by an early evening meal and theatre in Richmond. Ldr Lonica Vanclay Summary

Sun 30 Nov 2008 LDWA in the city 17 ml. Start Manor House Tube Stn, exit 6, 9:30 (Piccadilly line). Meet at Finsbury Park's Eastern Gateway across the road from Manor House Tube Station. We'll visit London's famous parks and have a café/picnic lunch in one of them. Old railway to Highgate, then Waterlow Park, Highgate cemetery, Hampstead Heath, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill, Regents Park, Baker St, Hyde Park, Lady Diana Fountain, Buckingham Palace, to Eros, Piccadilly Circus. Option to go onto Regent St lights and De Hems Dutch pub in Macclesfield St near China town and Leicester Sq. Lots of water fowl to see in the London parks this Nov. Ldr Peter Russell Summary

Sat 22 Nov 2008 Three Bridges to Hayward Heath 21ml. Start Three Bridges Stn 9:14. Depart London Victoria 8:32. Frequent return trains from Hayward Heath to London. By the Sussex Border Path. For those who are National Trust members there will be the option of having a lunch time snack in the Standen House lovely old 'barn' with views on Weir Water. For non members there is a £3.60 fee to get in, or they can take a packed lunch and eat outside the property. Ldr Sally Adams Photographs Info & Profile Summary

 

 
Sat 15 Nov 2008 The Thames in autumn 20ml. Start Kingston Stn 8:25. Depart London Waterloo 7:57. Along the Thames and through the parks. Pub or picnic lunch. Map Exp 161. Ldr Jerome Ripp Info & Profile Summary

Sat 8 Nov 2008 Arundel Circular c23.5ml. Hilly route in the South Downs with great views. Start Arundel Stn 9:01. Depart London Victoria 7:32. Pub lunch at the Cricketers, Duncton or picnic. Map LR 197, Exp 121. Bring a torch. Ldr Margaret Romanski Info Profile Summary

Sun 2 Nov 2008Greensand Way Linear Walk Part 2. 21 ml. Start Godalming Stn 08:55. Depart London Waterloo 08:00. Return trains from Dorking every half hour. Pub lunch is at King's Head in Holmbury St Mary 12 miles into the walk. Light lunches only so bring snacks. Please bring a torch. If you are travelling to Waterloo on the Northern Line, the Northern Line platform is sometimes closed at weekends so give yourself a few minutes extra to get there. Godalming and Dorking are on two different lines so it means two single tickets unless you want to walk back to Godalming. Ldr Susanne Waldschmidt. This is the second of a series of walks Susanne will lead over the next couple of years covering the entire Greensand Way. Summary

Winter time Sun 26 Oct 2008 Clocks go backwards 1:00 -> 0:00

Sat 25 Oct 2008 Ghosts, Hills & Downs in Hampshire (Circular) 22ml with 1000m ascent. Start Rowlands Castle Stn 9:21 Depart London Waterloo 8:00, change at Haslemere. Or depart Waterloo station 7:45 direct. Return trains at 32 & 46 past the hour. Sorry no pub this time (and therefore no ghost either), please bring a picnic, as the haunted Royal Oak Hooksway will be closed for holidays.  . Tea at the Red Lion in Chalton: Hampshire's oldest pub, licensed in 1503, with a beautiful thatched roof. Telegraph article. Map Exp 120. Joint walk with Surrey Walking Club. Ldr Jill Goddard and Paul Lawrence will replace Nicole Carbonara.  Info Profile Photographs Summary

Sun 19 Oct 2008 12th Founders Challenge 26ml in 9.5hr from Peaslake Memorial Hall, GR TQ085447, on good fps & tks in the Surrey hills. Route incls places associated with the LDWA founders - Blatchford Down, Steers Field, Tanners Hatch YH, the Toposcope on Pitch Hill & the Old Peaslake PO. Start: walkers 09.00; runners 10.00. Entry: in advance (up to Oct 15) £5 (non-LDWA £7); on the day +£2. Includes drinks and food at CPs, light hot meal at finish and cert. Organised by & chqs to London LDWA. Details, including nearby accommodation, and entry forms on website or with SAE. Contact Peter Saw.

Sun 12 Oct 2008 Lewes 20ml. Very hilly. Start Lewes Stn 9:58. Depart London Victoria 8:47. Return trains at 16 min past the hour. Lewes to Glynde up and across SDW then down to Flying Fish pub in Denton for lunch. Afternoon through Newhaven to Telscombe via Piddington then round to Lewes via Kingston. Ldr Don Bolton. Summary

Sat 4 Oct 2008 The &9: 8pt;">Wed 4 Jun 2008 Quiet evening in Chelsea. 8ml. Start Sloane Square Stn at 6:15pm. Finish in Sloane Square. Pub: 2008 Founders Challenge Marshals' Walk 26ml. Start NT car park at Steers Field on Ranmore Common Road, GR TQ142503 9:30. Depart London Victoria 8:30 (Clapham Jct 08:39) arriving Boxhill & West Humble 09:21. Those who do not have a car can be picked up from (and then dropped off at) Boxhill & West Humble Stn and taken to the start. Return trains 17:28, 18:28, 19:02. It would be helpful if those who will be needing a pick up from the station could let Fiona know (e-mail is best f.cameron@tesco.net) by Friday 25th September so that we can try to arrange to have sufficient car spaces available for just one trip from the station to the start. If anyone coming by car can help with lifts (without going out of your way to do so) please let me know how many passengers you will be able to take. Ldr Fiona Cameron.Reminder: this is a marshals' walk and those London Group members who come will be expected to help on the event.