Redbridge Ramblers

Walks Programme - Feb 2010 to July 2010

  1. February

    1. Cranham Fields, Roads & Styles !

      Tuesday 02 February

      2010-02 -02


      Description: 9:30 Fullwell Cross car park (except leader) or10:15 Broadfields Farm Thames Chase Visitors Centre, Pike Lane.(parking £1 per day)

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.5524826921,0.2818597282

    2. A Walk in Redbridge Parks

      Saturday 06 February

      2010-02 -06


      Description: Meet at Snaresbrook Station for a linear walk finishing at Ilford Station at around 1pm. Possible stop.

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.5806796971,0.0191307166

    3. A Walk from Stanstead Abbotts

      Sunday 07 February

      2010-02 -07


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:00 in Stanstead Abbotts car park. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.7886192999,0.0066541789

    4. New River, 98m Trig. Point & Hertford

      Tuesday 09 February

      2010-02 -09


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 in Broadmead car park, Amwell End, Ware, 200m west of Ware Station (£3.50 charge) Pub stop

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.8090491293,-0.0316060870

    5. Fields & Woods in Hainault Forest

      Saturday 13 February

      2010-02 -13


      Description: Meet in lay-by opposite Chigwell Row Church and finish by about 1pm.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.6203610442,0.1147932331

    6. More Attractive Herts. Countryside

      Sunday 14 February

      2010-02 -14


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:15 in town car park (next to 'The Bull), Wheathampstead. Leisurely but a little hill climbing. Pub stop at Ayot St. Lawrence.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.8140478666,-0.2939798878

    7. Another Excuse to visit the 'Leather Bottle' !

      Tuesday 16 February

      2010-02 -16


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:00 in Village Hall car park High Easter. Pub stop at Pleshey.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.8082793852,0.3527864911

    8. Along Canal Paths

      Saturday 20 February

      2010-02 -20


      Description: 9:00 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:00 at Broxbourne Old Mill Meadows car park. Coffee break at RSPB centre near Rye House (have change for coffee machine if reqd. !) Pub stop at end of walk

      Distance: 5.5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.7440111100,-0.0141545788

    9. A Walk in North Essex

      Sunday 21 February

      2010-02 -21


      Description: 8:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 at Great Sampford meeting at 'Red Lion'. Pub stop at Helions Bumpstead.

      Distance: 11.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.9927167892,0.3930353504

    10. Down the Thames

      Tuesday 23 February

      2010-02 -23


      Description: Meet at St. Paul's Tube Station for a linear walk along the Thames Path to Woolwich. Pub or cafe stop at Greenwich.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.5142647703,-0.0962255791

    11. Around Chigwell & Chigwell Row

      Saturday 27 February

      2010-02 -27


      Description: Meet at Chigwell Station for a circular walk with a pub stop.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.6183866544,0.0742531701

    12. Herts. Countryside & Canals

      Sunday 28 February

      2010-02 -28


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 in Sawbridgeworth Station car park (£1 per day) for Brian's Anniversary Walk. Pub stop at Pye Corner, Gilston.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.8146746751,0.1601510663

  2. March

    1. Barnet's Countryside

      Tuesday 02 March

      2010-03 -02


      Description: Meet at Woodside Park Station (Northern Line) for a linear walk to finish at High Barnet Station. Pub stop at 'Three Hammers', Mill Hill.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.6181972090,0.1857735017

    2. A Highgate to Hampstead Walk

      Saturday 06 March

      2010-03 -06


      Description: Meet at Archway Tube Station - Barnet branch of Northern line (Whittington Hospital exit) for a linear historical & architectural walk with two hills and fine views. Lunch stop at Kenwood House.

      Distance: 5.5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.5652605159,-0.1359389705

    3. Along the PilgrimsWay & North Downs Way

      Sunday 07 March

      2010-03 -07


      Description: 9:00 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 in Hollingbourne, Kent. Park in street opposite Hollingbourne Manor. Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.2679184472,0.6419112711

    4. A Playing Field, Park and Two Golf Courses

      Tuesday 09 March

      2010-03 -09


      Description: 9:45 Fullwell Cross car park (except leader) or 10:30 by Clubhouse in King George's Park, Brentwood (entrance off road to Ingrave). Pub stop at Herongate. (You might like to try an easier than usual Tuesday walk, perhaps ?)

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.6103145540,0.3136465942

    5. A Cultural Walk in East London

      Saturday 13 March

      2010-03 -13


      Description: Meet at Leyton station (Westwards platform) for a full day walk with some buses.Lunch at cafe in City of London Cemetery and finish at the Drive, Ilford c.15:00. See page 6 in newsletter for details.

      Distance: 3-4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.5541657757,-0.0080091617

    6. Ingatestone Station Walk

      Sunday 14 March

      2010-03 -14


      Description: 9:15 at Newbury Park Station (parking £1) or 10:00 at car park for Ingatestone Station (parking £1) Please avoid parking in side roads. Pub stop at 'White Hart Inn' Margaretting Tye.

      Distance: 13 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.6673798571,0.3830786171

    7. A Walk to Hatfield Heath

      Tuesday 16 March

      2010-03 -16


      Description: 9:30 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 at Matching Green (S. side of Green) Pub stop at Hatfield Heath.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.7765953081,0.2250158536

    8. To Stanford Rivers & Greensted Churches

      Saturday 20 March

      2010-03 -20


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields, or 9:45 in lorry park, Greensted Rd., Ongar. Pub stop at 'Green Man', Toot Hill.

      Distance: 7.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.7007148107,0.2429993206

    9. A Walk in Kent

      Sunday 21 March

      2010-03 -21


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 at Igtham Mote NT Car Park. Pub stop at Dunks Green.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.2586333936,0.2701427135

    10. Danbury and Nounsley

      Tuesday 23 March

      2010-03 -23


      Description: 9:30 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 in NT car park, Danbury Common by 'Cricketers' pub. (50p if not NT member). Pub stop at 'Sportsman' pub, Nounsley.

      Distance: 13 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.7119212383,0.5736144425

    11. A Walk from Mill Green

      Saturday 27 March

      2010-03 -27


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 at Mill Green, in car park near 'Cricketers' pub. Pub stop at Margaretting Tye

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.6865667029,0.3681713534

    12. An Essex Figure of Eight Walk

      Sunday 28 March

      2010-03 -28


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 9:45 in Theydon Bois car park for a forest & fields walk. Pub stop at the 'Queen Victoria'

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.6718357802,0.1027273869

    13. A Walk through a King's Forest

      Tuesday 30 March

      2010-03 -30


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in car park or in village of Hatfield Broad Oak. Pub stop at Bedlam Green

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.8266312854,0.2419938840

  3. April

    1. A Walk to Lambourne Church

      Saturday 03 April

      2010-04 -03


      Description: Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church for a leisurely morning walk.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.619415,0.114774

    2. Easter in less used parts of Epping Forest

      Sunday 04 April

      2010-04 -04


      Description: Meet at Buckhurst Hill Cricket Ground, Woodford New Rd., opposite Roebuck Lane. Joint with Lea Valley Friends Group

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.632492,0.035911

    3. The Dome to Eltham Palace

      Sunday 04 April

      2010-04 -04


      Description: Meet at North Greenwich Station(O2 Dome, Jubilee Line) for a linear walk returning from Eltham (Zone 4) Probable pub lunch at Charlton Village.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.499950,0.004062

    4. A Walk in the Herts. Countryside

      Tuesday 06 April

      2010-04 -06


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 by Thundridge Church (park in local side roads) Pub stop at Standon.

      Distance: 11.25 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.837765,-0.030335

    5. Essex Forest, Fields and Riverside.

      Saturday 10 April

      2010-04 -10


      Description: Meet at Chingford Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.632942,0.009911

    6. Between the Blackwater and the Sea.

      Sunday 11 April

      2010-04 -11


      Description: 9:00 at Newbury Park Station or 10:30 in car park near the Chapel of St. Peter, Bradwell-on-Sea. Pub stop at Tillingham.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.733891,0.938465

    7. An Old Walk for a New Season

      Tuesday 13 April

      2010-04 -13


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in Norsey Wood car park, Billericay (limited parking, please share) Pub stop at West Hanningfield.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.632874,0.440556

    8. A Spring Walk in Wanstead Park

      Saturday 17 April

      2010-04 -17


      Description: Meet at Wanstead Station at 10:00 or at Warren Road entrance to Wanstead Park (for parking) at 10:15.Tea stop.

      Distance: 4-5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.573986,0.039062

    9. Springtime in Knole Park & Ightham Mote

      Sunday 18 April

      2010-04 -18


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 One Tree Hill car park (2 miles from Sevenoaks) Lunch stop in Stone Street

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.256622,0.231369

    10. Stud Farms and Heath in Herts.

      Tuesday 20 April

      2010-04 -20


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 near village hall, Reed, Herts. Pub stop at Royston Heath Sports Club

      Distance: 10.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 52.008343,-0.014096

    11. East of Theydon

      Saturday 24 April

      2010-04 -24


      Description: Meet at Theydon Bois Station to visit the Roman Road and Villa, Hobbs Cross and Theydon Garnon.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.671814,0.101303

    12. St. Edmunds Way & the Stour Valley Path

      Saturday 24 April

      2010-04 -24


      Description: 9:00 in Nursery Road car park, Loughton or 10:30 in Bures Village Hall car park. Pub stop at 'The Beehive', Little Horkesley. Joint with West Essex.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.970734,0.777747

    13. A Walk around Wimpole Hall Estate,Cambs.

      Sunday 25 April

      2010-04 -25


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 in Wimpole Hall car park (NT free others £2) Easy walk around estate, prepare to picnic, possible late pub stop. Optional visit to Hall, farm & gardens (c.£3.30) Teas,etc. & plants near car park

      Distance: 8 (or 5) miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 52.140961,-0.040355

    14. A Linear Walk 'East of Epping'

      Tuesday 27 April

      2010-04 -27


      Description: Meet at Epping Station for a linear walk finishing at Theydon Bois Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.692272,0.113824

    15. A 'Redbridge Amble' Bluebells & Spring Flowers

      Thursday 29 April

      2010-04 -29


      Description: Meet at EWT Visitors Centre, South Hanningfield, (contribution for parking please) An easy walk with a cafe stop at Hanningfield Reservoir fishing centre.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.647087,0.491918

  4. May

    1. Listening for Nightingales !

      Saturday 01 May

      2010-05 -01


      Description: Meet at the Bittern Watchpoint down Stubbins Hall Lane, Fishers Green (not road to Hayes Hill Farm) An easy walk, Joint with Lea Valley Friends Group.

      Distance: 4-5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.716885,-0.008083

    2. Beyond Shoeburyness (Danger from ordnance minimal !)

      Sunday 02 May

      2010-05 -02


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 Asda car park on A13 (by Key Cutting) A127 to Southend, A1159, A13 signpost at Parson's Roundabout 'Shoeburyness MOD', then Asda on L. An easy-going walk with a pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.543507,0.779046

    3. Oldest Timber Barn & a Coggeshall Fable

      Monday 03 May

      2010-05 -03


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:00 in Chalkney Wood car park (Earls Colne) Pub stop at Coggeshall.

      Distance: 13 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.919003,0.720743

    4. A Blue and (hopefully) White Spectacle

      Tuesday 04 May

      2010-05 -04


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 on Danbury Common. Pub stop at 'the Rodney' Baddow.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.710011,0.576444

    5. A short evening Walk around Abridge

      Wednesday 05 May

      2010-05 -05


      Description: Meet by The 'Blue Boar' Abridge. Pub stop at end of the walk.

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.650833,0.117688

    6. The Silver Jubilee Walk

      Saturday 08 May

      2010-05 -08


      Description: Meet, and finish, at Tower Hill Station (District Line) only 'Strenuous' due to length, plenty of opportunities to shorten walk. 1 (or maybe 2) pub stops.

      Distance: 14 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.508514,-0.077710

    7. A Walk from Great Waltham

      Sunday 09 May

      2010-05 -09


      Description: 9:00 Newbury Park station (£1 parking) or 10:15 Great Waltham village car park. Pub stop at Great Leighs.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.784599,0.453091

    8. Around the Easters & a Pretty Village

      Tuesday 11 May

      2010-05 -11


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:00 in sports ground car park in centre of Good Easter. Pub stop in 'Leather Bottle' Pleshey (food available) Tea & biscuits in village hall at end of walk.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.783863,0.357354

    9. Richmond Park & the Isabella Plantation

      Saturday 15 May

      2010-05 -15


      Description: Meet at Richmond Station (frequent trains from Waterloo) Coffee stop at Pembroke Lodge, pubs & cafes available at end of walk.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.462524,-0.302787

    10. Stour Valley Leg 1

      Sunday 16 May

      2010-05 -16


      Description: Lenham to Ashford - for details 'phone 020 8989 5116

      Distance: 13.5 miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.462524,-0.302787

    11. Rivers, Marshes, Marinas & East End Parks

      Tuesday 18 May

      2010-05 -18


      Description: Meet at Hackney Wick Station- Overground from Stratford.(if you wish to drive ring Martin for details) An interesting horseshoe walk to the Olympic site, which can be shortened. Pub & cafe stop at Lauriston Road, Hackney.

      Distance: 12/13 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.542721,-0.025788

    12. Linear Walk in Southern Epping Forest

      Saturday 22 May

      2010-05 -22


      Description: Meet by Snaresbrook Station, corner of Sylvan Rd. (opposite) and finish at Loughton Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.580582,0.022044

    13. A Bermonsey & City 'Cultural' walk

      Saturday 22 May

      2010-05 -22


      Description: Meet at London Bridge station (Northern Line - Tooley St. exit) Lunch stop (see newsletter page 5 for walk details) and finish at Liverpool St. approx. 3pm.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.505981,-0.087902

    14. Part of the Saffron Trail

      Sunday 23 May

      2010-05 -23


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 in Great Dunmow Picnic Area car park. Pub stop at 'Three Horsehoes' Duton Hill.

      Distance: 13 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.872593,0.372161

    15. An Easy Local Forest Walk

      Sunday 23 May

      2010-05 -23


      Description: Meet at Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green (parking free weekends or 10 minutes walk from Woodford Station). An easy walk with a pub at the end of the walk.

      Distance: 4-5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.599449,0.022881

    16. A Walk in North London & Herts.

      Tuesday 25 May

      2010-05 -25


      Description: 9:45 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in Ferny Hill/Hadley Road, Enfield Chase (park in lay-by opposite Obelisk) Pub stop in Northaw.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.666946,-0.143313

    17. A 'Redbridge Amble' with Birds !

      Thursday 27 May

      2010-05 -27


      Description: Meet at Grange Hill Station for an easy-going walk to watch and listen to the birds around the lake and beyond. Caf? lunch stop in Hainault Forest.

      Distance: 7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.613506,0.092838

    18. Sydenham, Dulwich & Peckham Rye.

      Saturday 29 May

      2010-05 -29


      Description: Meet at Lewisham DLR station (if DLR closed phone Kenneth for alternative) Lunch at Horniman Museum (see newsletter for walk details) finish at Peckham Rye approx.3pm for return by bus or rail.

      Distance: 5+ miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.466076,-0.013260

    19. A Walk in Herts. Countryside

      Sunday 30 May

      2010-05 -30


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 in Much Hadham. Park and meet in main road near the Church. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.853989,0.072033

  5. June

    1. The Earls Colne Figure of Eight

      Tuesday 01 June

      2010-06 -01


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (leader needs lift) or 10:30 in Queens Road car park, Earls Colne. am 7.5 miles via Pebmarsh, pm 4.5 miles via Chalkney Wood. Pub stop.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.927593,0.699448

    2. An Evening Walk in a Nature Reserve

      Wednesday 02 June

      2010-06 -02


      Description: Meet at Chigwell Station at 7pm to explore Roding Valley Nature Reserve. Pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.617416,0.075673

    3. A Walk thro' Park and by Canal and River

      Saturday 05 June

      2010-06 -05


      Description: Meet at Osterley Station for a linear walk finishing at Kew Station. Lunch stop at Syon Park. (Possible to shorten walk to 6 miles and return from Richmond).

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.481220,-0.352492

    4. A Walk to Hatfield

      Sunday 06 June

      2010-06 -06


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:00 at Tewin Village Green (parking free around the green) Pub stop at the 'Horns', Butterfield Road, Hatfield

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.816418,-0.156030

    5. Down the Thames

      Tuesday 08 June

      2010-06 -08


      Description: Meet at Tower Hill Station at 10:30 to walk via Surrey Docks Farm, Gypsy Moth and Greenwich Park and finishing at Island Gardens DLR.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.508514,-0.077710

    6. North of Chingford

      Saturday 12 June

      2010-06 -12


      Description: Meet near 'The Royal Oak', down King's Head Hill, Chingford. Park in nearby roads.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.633266,-0.008851

    7. South from Wheathampstead

      Sunday 13 June

      2010-06 -13


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:15 in free car park in East Lane, behind 'The Bull' by the river, Wheathampstead. Pub stop at Sandridge. A beautiful & memorable walk !

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.814857,-0.291027

    8. From the Reservoir

      Tuesday 15 June

      2010-06 -15


      Description: 9:15 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 by the causeway, Hanningfield Reservoir. Park on the causeway. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.646248,0.488981

    9. The Northern Edge of Docklands

      Wednesday 16 June

      2010-06 -16


      Description: Meet at Stratford Jubilee Line Concourse at 18:15 or at Canning Town Bus Station - Bay G at 18:30 for a linear walk finishing at Limehouse DLR

      Distance: 4.5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.514278,0.007566

    10. To the West of Ongar

      Saturday 19 June

      2010-06 -19


      Description: Meet at Budworth Hall car park, Chipping Ongar for a walk to Greensted Green. Pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 4-5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.708725,0.244876

    11. Stour Valley Leg 2

      Sunday 20 June

      2010-06 -20


      Description: Ashford to Shalmsford - for details 'phone 020 8989 5116

      Distance: 13.5 miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.708725,0.244876

    12. A Herts.walk from Thorley

      Tuesday 22 June

      2010-06 -22


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in Thorley Church car park (plenty of room) Pub stop at 'Prince of Wales' Green Tye (beer brewed on site !)

      Distance: 11/12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.848270,0.140009

    13. A 'Redbridge Amble' in the '5 Parishes' Area

      Wednesday 23 June

      2010-06 -23


      Description: Meet at Tilty Church (park in grounds nr.church) Pub stop at 'The Stag' Little Easton (food available) Visit 3 parish churches with time to look around !

      Distance: 7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.913105,0.324854

    14. A Walk in the Forest & Countryside

      Saturday 26 June

      2010-06 -26


      Description: Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church and finish about 1pm. Pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.620308,0.114821

    15. River Colne & Arlesford Creek

      Sunday 27 June

      2010-06 -27


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 in Wivenhoe town car park, Clifton Terrace(probably free) Prepare to picnic but possible pub stop with small extra optional mileage. Pubs/tearooms at end of walk.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.855717,0.958013

    16. A walk between two interesting Essex Villages

      Tuesday 29 June

      2010-06 -29


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in Stebbing Village (park in main street) Pub stop in Great Bardfield

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.892426,0.413905

    17. A Local Evening Walk

      Wednesday 30 June

      2010-06 -30


      Description: Meet at Leytonstone L.T. Station, Church Lane exit

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.568226,0.008501

  6. July

    1. An Epping Forest & Suburban Walk

      Saturday 03 July

      2010-07 -03


      Description: Meet at Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green (parking free weekends or 10 minutes walk from Woodford Station). Pub stop at 'Warren Wood' Buckhurst Hill, after 5 miles.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.599449,0.022881

    2. A Beautiful Part of Essex

      Sunday 04 July

      2010-07 -04


      Description: 9:00 Newbury Park station (£1 parking) or 10:00 by the pub in Rickling Green. Pub stop at 'The Cricketers', Hill Green.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.946140,0.197048

    3. A Walk from Hatfield Heath

      Tuesday 06 July

      2010-07 -06


      Description: 9:15 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 at Hatfield Heath. Park at rear, and to right, of 'Stag' PH. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.812756,0.212326

    4. A 'Redbridge Amble' 'A Literary Landscape'

      Wednesday 07 July

      2010-07 -07


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:00 in Bury Road car park, nr. Chingford Station for an eady-going walk with literary associations. Pub stop.

      Distance: 7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.634693,0.012882

    5. Ridgeway Path Leg 1

      Saturday 10 July

      2010-07 -10


      Description: Ivinghoe Beacon to Princes Risborough (11 mile option possible) for details 'phone 020 8989 5116

      Distance: 17.5 miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.634693,0.012882

    6. North from Wheathampstead

      Sunday 11 July

      2010-07 -11


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:15 in free car park in East Lane, behind 'The Bull' by the river, Wheathampstead. Pub stop at Ayot St. Lawrence. Another beautiful & memorable walk!

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.814857,-0.291027

    7. A well preserved part of Essex

      Tuesday 13 July

      2010-07 -13


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 in Forrester Park Golf Club, Great Totham, CM9 8EA (double park close to Beckingham Rd. £1 per person charge) Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.777332,0.702057

    8. A Linear Forest Walk

      Saturday 17 July

      2010-07 -17


      Description: Meet at Loughton Station (Central Line) for an easy walk through the forest finishing at Theydon Bois. Pubs at end of walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.642056,0.055121

    9. A Linear Walk along the North Downs Way

      Sunday 18 July

      2010-07 -18


      Description: 8:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields to drive to Dorking Deepdene Stn. to catch 10:26 train to Gomshall (infrequent trains) to start from that station at 10:45 to walk back to Dorking. Pub stop.

      Distance: 15 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.238033,-0.325379

    10. Part of the Saffron Trail

      Tuesday 20 July

      2010-07 -20


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields (except leader) or 10:30 by Newport Railway Arches, off B1383. Pub stop at the 'Cock Inn' Henham.

      Distance: 11.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.988091,0.213664

    11. An Epping Forest Evening Walk

      Wednesday 21 July

      2010-07 -21


      Description: Meet in car park on North side of Jack's Hill, Theydon Bois. Pub stop at 'Sixteen String Jack' at end of the walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.675892,0.074017

    12. Another Linear Walk thro' Epping Forest

      Saturday 24 July

      2010-07 -24


      Description: Meet at Theydon Bois Station for a walk through the forest finishing at Loughton Station.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.671787,0.102752

    13. Chelmsford Park & River Walk

      Sunday 25 July

      2010-07 -25


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Somerfields or 10:30 in Hylands Park car park, Chelmsford. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.716721,0.430594

    14. Part of the Upminster Circular Walk

      Tuesday 27 July

      2010-07 -27


      Description: 9:15 Fullwell Cross car park (except leader) or 10:00 at car park (£1 charge) Broadfields Farm Thames Chase Visitors Centre, Pike Lane. Pub stop at 'The Optimist.'

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.552429,0.281883

    15. Around Wanstead Flats and Park

      Saturday 31 July

      2010-07 -31


      Description: Meet at Wanstead Tube Station. Parking possible in nearby roads.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.573986,0.039062

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