Redbridge Ramblers

Walks Programme - Nov 2011 to Mar 2012

  1. November

    1. An Essex Walk from Newport

      1


      Tuesday 01 November2011-11 -01

      Time: 10:30


      195

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 by Newport Railway Arches (CB11 3TH) park in Bridge End - Right after railway bridge.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 522347

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      GEO: 51.989903,0.215184

    2. A Literary 'Amble' through Hampstead & the Heath

      2


      Wednesday 02 November2011-11 -02

      Time: 10:30


      173

      Meet at Hampstead underground station, Northern Line (NW3 1HQ) for a leisurely wallk with an extended coffee stop at Kenwood House with time to visit the art gallery.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 264857

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      GEO: 51.556032,-0.178150

    3. Explore Hainault Forest

      3


      Saturday 05 November2011-11 -05

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church (IG7 6EG) (150 bus from Ilford) for a joint walk with Lea Valley Friends Group. Pub stop at the end of the walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 464932

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      GEO: 51.618590,0.113266

    4. A walk from a Windmill

      4


      Sunday 06 November2011-11 -06

      Time: 10:15


      175

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 in the car park at Mountnessing Mill. (CM15 0UG) Pub stop in Blackmore.

      Distance: 10.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 631979

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      GEO: 51.656226,0.356468

    5. A Walk along the Essex/Herts Border

      5


      Tuesday 08 November2011-11 -08

      Time: 10:30


      183

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Little Hallingbury Church (CM22 7RE) for a walk with a lunch stop at a pub on the canal north of Harlow Mill, and returning via High Wych and Sawbridgeworth.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 503175

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      GEO: 51.835890,0.180037

    6. A Walk from Woolwich to Eltham

      6


      Saturday 12 November2011-11 -12

      Time: **10:30**


      162

      Start **10.30am** from the DLR station in Woolwich Town Centre (not 10am as previously advertised). Joint walk with Ilford Historical Society. Historical Walk from Woolwich to Eltham taking in the Rotunda, Royal Artillery Barracks, Severndroog Castle, Progress Estate, Tudor Barn and Ilford's lookalike estates in Eltham . Mostly pavements but some woodland and common land footpaths.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 437787

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      GEO: 51.488995,0.068375

    7. Ingatestone Stn. walk via Loves Green

      7


      Sunday 13 November2011-11 -13

      Time: 10:00


      183

      9:15 at Newbury Park Station (£1 parking on Sundays) or 10:00 at Ingatestone Station (£1 parking fee, or use side roads) (CM4 0BW) A 'Fast and Furious' walk with a pub stop at Radley Green.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      TQ 648990

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      GEO: 51.665612,0.381540

    8. Mill Green and Writtle

      8


      Tuesday 15 November2011-11 -15

      Time: 10:00


      183

      9:15 Fullwell Cross car park (except leader) or 10:00 in layby opposite the 'Cricketers', Mill Green (CM4 0JD), or nearby car park. Pub stop at the splendid 'Wheatsheaf', Writtle, or visit tea shop.

      Distance: 11.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 638013

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      GEO: 51.686567,0.368171

    9. Walk to the AGM

      9


      Saturday 19 November2011-11 -19

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet at Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket for a leisurely walk in the Wanstead area finishing at Christchurch Hall in time to eat your sandwiches before the AGM.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 405884

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      GEO: 51.576961,0.026182

    10. Same Old, Same Old !!

      10


      Sunday 20 November2011-11 -20

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at the 'Royal Oak', Kings Head Hill, Chingford (E4 7JJ) (park in nearby roads) for a walk in Epping Forest. Pub stop at the 'Foresters' and maybe another if you are lucky !

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 378946

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      GEO: 51.633339,-0.010322

    11. A Figure of Eight Walk round Chatham Green

      11


      Tuesday 22 November2011-11 -22

      Time: 10:00


      183

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 in car park just before 'Windmill' PH, Chatham Green (CM3 3LE) 6 miles a.m. and 4 miles p.m.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 717151

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      GEO: 51.808169,0.489149

    12. A Morning Walk through the Forest.

      12


      Saturday 26 November2011-11 -26

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet at Chingford Station ( E4 6ED) watch parking restrictions ! for a walk in Epping Forest, with a coffee stop at High Beach and a pub stop at the end of the walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 392946

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      GEO: 51.632995,0.009893

    13. A Walk from Wheathampstead

      13


      Sunday 27 November2011-11 -27

      Time: 10:00


      182

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in Wheathampstead - park in East Lane, behind 'The Bull' pub.(AL4 8BB)

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 177140

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      GEO: 51.812250,-0.294048

    14. Chingford and Epping Forest Ponds

      14


      Tuesday 29 November2011-11 -29

      Time: 10:00


      174

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in Bury Road car park, near Chingford Station (E4 6AR) Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 394948

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      GEO: 51.812250,-0.294048

  2. December

    1. Belhus Woods Country Park and Lakes

      15


      Saturday 03 December2011-12 -03

      Time: 10:30


      175

      9:45 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 in Country Park car park (£2 parking fee)

      Distance: 5½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 565825

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      GEO: 51.519742,0.2542756800000

    2. A Fast walk from Grange Hill Station

      16


      Sunday 04 December2011-12 -04

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at Grange Hill Station (IG7 6HU) (parking in nearby roads) Pub stop at the 'Miller & Carter' This is a 'Fast and Furious' walk!

      Distance: 11½ miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      TQ 452925

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      GEO: 51.612611,0.0956557580000

    3. A Walk in North West Essex

      17


      Tuesday 06 December2011-12 -06

      Time: 10:15


      195

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:15 in Tilty Abbey car park. Pub stop in Thaxted. (7+ miles before lunch stop)

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 600265

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      GEO: 51.914049,0.3248680700000

    4. A Linear 'Amble' in Epping Forest

      18


      Wednesday 07 December2011-12 -07

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at Theydon Bois Station (Central Line) for a few gentle ups and downs and a café/pub stop at High Beach. Finish at Loughton Station.

      Distance: 6+ miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 455990

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      GEO: 51.671605,0.103063

    5. Walk to the Festive Lunch

      19


      Saturday 10 December2011-12 -10

      Time: 10:30 or 10:45


      174

      Meet at Loughton Station at 10:30 or in Nursery Road car park at 10:45 for a walk around High Beach and to the Festive Lunch

      Distance: 5 or 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 423956

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      GEO: 51.641206,0.0550602410000

    6. A Winter Walk from High Beach

      20


      Sunday 11 December2011-12 -11

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet outside the 'King's Oak', High Beach. Pub stop in Theydon Bois.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 411981

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      GEO: 51.663972,0.0387380550000

    7. Stansted Mountfitchet Countryside

      21


      Tuesday 13 December2011-12 -13

      Time: 10:00


      195

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 in Mountfitchet Castle car park (£2 parking fee) Pub stop at the 'Three Willows', Birchanger.

      Distance: 10½ miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 515248

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      GEO: 51.901151,0.2006391100000

    8. London by Street Light

      22


      Thursday 15 December2011-12 -15

      Time: 6:30 pm


      173

      Meet in entrance hall of Holborn Central Line Station for an easy linear walk via Trafalgar Square finishing at St Pancras Station.

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 305815

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      GEO: 51.517356,-0.120599470000

    9. A Walk around Wanstead Park

      23


      Saturday 17 December2011-12 -17

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet at Leytonstone LT Station (Church Lane exit) for an easy walk with a pub stop at the end.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 393874

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      GEO: 51.568273,0.0084801180000

    10. Looking for a Star !

      24


      Sunday 18 December2011-12 -18

      Time: 10:15


      182

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket, or 10:15 Marquis Lane, off Station Road, Harpenden. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 146150

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      GEO: 51.821881,-0.338665180000

    11. A Walk from Waltham Abbey

      25


      Tuesday 20 December2011-12 -20

      Time: 10:00


      174

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 in Lea Valley Car park, Waltham Abbey

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 382008

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      GEO: 51.688953,-0.002097176700

    12. An Amble round Claybury Park and Woods

      26


      Monday 26 December2011-12 -26

      Time: 11:00


      174

      Meet in Ravensbourne Gardens, Clayhall

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 437907

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      GEO: 51.596822,0.0732703840000

    13. A Leisurely Tuesday Walk - for a change.

      27


      Tuesday 27 December2011-12 -27

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet in car park opposite 'The Woodbine' adjacent to 'The Volunteer' for a forest walk with a pub stop at the end.

      Distance: 5½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 412997

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      GEO: 51.678323,0.0408291030000

    14. An End of Year Celebration Walk

      28


      Saturday 31 December2011-12 -31

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at Grange Hill Station.

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 450926

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      GEO: 51.613561,0.0928106660000

  3. January

    1. A Walk to Start the New Year !

      29


      Sunday 01 January2012-01 -01

      Time: 11:00


      174

      Meet at Chingford Station (note the time !) for a walk in the forest. Pub stop.

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 392946

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      GEO: 51.632995,0.0098930705000

    2. Easy Terrain on Essex/Herts. Border

      30


      Tuesday 03 January2012-01 -03

      Time: 10:30


      194

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 by the Church, Manuden (park on roadside nearby) Pub stop at Furneux Pelham

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 491266

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      GEO: 51.917970,0.1665606500000

    3. An 'Amble' on the Trail of Jack the Ripper

      31


      Wednesday 04 January2012-01 -04

      Time: 10:00


      173

      Meet outside Bethnal Green Underground station (West Entrance) for a linear walk to the mouth of the Roding and beyond; return organised ! Pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 347823

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      GEO: 51.523560,-0.059799404000

    4. A Linear Walk in Epping Forest

      32


      Saturday 07 January2012-01 -07

      Time: 9:15


      174

      Meet at Epping Station (CM16 4HW) - note early start - and finish at Loughton Station.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TL 462016

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      GEO: 51.694117,0.1138890300000

    5. Essex Countryside & Thorndon Country Park

      33


      Sunday 08 January2012-01 -08

      Time: 10:30


      175

      9:45 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 in South Car Park of Thorndon Country Park (£2.20 parking fee). Pub stop.

      Distance: 8-9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 635899

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      GEO: 51.584241,0.3585151900000

    6. Part Estuary & Part Hills

      34


      Tuesday 10 January2012-01 -10

      Time: 10:30


      175

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in Compass Gardens, South Woodham Ferrers

      Distance: 8-10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 818974

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      GEO: 51.646004,0.6262559900000

    7. In Essex Forest and Countryside

      35


      Saturday 14 January2012-01 -14

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church for a walk with a pub stop at the end, and be back by 1 pm

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 464932

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      GEO: 51.618590,0.1132663000000

    8. A New Walk in South Oxfordshire

      36


      Sunday 15 January2012-01 -15

      Time: 10:15


      181 171

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:15 'The Mount' car park, (free Sundays) next to the Church, Princes Risborough (A4010) ½ hr. lunch stop at St. Mary's Church, Radnage and ½ hr. pub stop at 'The Lions of Bledlow'.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      SP 804034

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      GEO: 51.723568,-0.837423170000

    9. A Walk North of Hertford

      37


      Tuesday 17 January2012-01 -17

      Time: 10:30


      194

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 in Hartham car park, Hertford (SG14 1QR) (use long stay car park, £4.50 all day) Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 326130

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      GEO: 51.799932,-0.078414411000

    10. A Linear Walk from Hampstead

      38


      Saturday 21 January2012-01 -21

      Time: 10:30


      173

      Meet at Hampstead tube station to walk across the heath for a pub or café stop on Highgate Hill and then along the old railway line to finish at Finsbury Park.

      Distance: 6-7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 265858

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      GEO: 51.556908,-0.176672760000

    11. A Walk around Maldon

      39


      Sunday 22 January2012-01 -22

      Time: 10:00


      183

      9:00 at Newbury Park Station (£1 parking on Sundays) or 10:00 in Daisy Meadows Car Park, Maldon.Pub stop in Maldon.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TL 870069

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      GEO: 51.729621,0.7064117200000

    12. The Easters - the good, the high and the.........!

      40


      Tuesday 24 January2012-01 -24

      Time: 10:30


      183

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in playing fields car park in centre of Good Easter. Pub stop at 'Leather Bottle', Pleshey. Tea and biscuits in village hall at end of walk, snorkels optional !!

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 627121

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      GEO: 51.783908,0.3573176600000

    13. London's East End

      41


      Saturday 28 January2012-01 -28

      Time: 10:00


      173

      Meet in booking hall of Mile End Station to explore the history and some of the changing face of Tower Hamlets. Pub/café stop.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 365825

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      GEO: 51.524925,-0.033792736000

    14. A Walk around Buntingford

      42


      Sunday 29 January2012-01 -29

      Time: 10:00


      194

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 in public car park (free on Sundays), Buntingford

      Distance: 8-9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 362296

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      GEO: 51.948228,-0.019696836000

    15. Mysterious Forest Paths West of Loughton.

      43


      Tuesday 31 January2012-01 -31

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at Loughton Station (or at 10:15 in Nursery Road car park) for a walk with a pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade:

      TQ 423956

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      GEO: 51.641206,0.055059

  4. February

    1. An 'Amble' in South East London

      44


      Wednesday 01 February2012-02 -01

      Time: 11:00


      162

      Meet at Cutty Sark DLR station for a heritage walk via the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, the Painted Hall, Chapel and Greenwich Park. Pub stop at Blackheath.

      Distance: 6½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 382778

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      GEO: 51.482278,-0.011143460000

    2. Dagenham's Own Country Park

      45


      Saturday 04 February2012-02 -04

      Time: 10:00


      175

      Meet at Dagenham East Station (District Line and 364 bus from Ilford) for a linear walk

      Distance: 3½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 502850

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      GEO: 51.543913,0.1646089400000

    3. *** CANCELLED due to expected bad weather ***

      Burnham on Crouch

      46


      Sunday 05 February2012-02 -05

      Time: 10:30


      176

      *** CANCELLED due to expected bad weather ***


      - 9:00 at Newbury Park Station (£1 parking on Sundays) or 10:30 by Clock Tower, Burnham on Crouch. Park in 'Providence', off High Street (B1021). Pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 8½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 952956

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      GEO: 51.625351,0.8186866900000

    4. Four Essex Churches via High Ongar Bridge

      47


      Tuesday 07 February2012-02 -07

      Time: 10:15


      183

      9:30 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 at High Bridge Road, off A414 near 4 Wants roundabout, Ongar. Pub stop.

      Distance: 9-10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 556040

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      GEO: 51.713154,0.2508530000000

    5. An Urban Area Walk to Chigwell Village

      48


      Saturday 11 February2012-02 -11

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet at Grange Hill Station (park in nearby streets)

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 450926

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      GEO: 51.613561,0.0928106660000

    6. To Two Lovely Essex Villages

      49


      Sunday 12 February2012-02 -12

      Time: 10:00


      195

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in Stebbing main village street. Pub stop at Great Bardfield.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 662243

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      GEO: 51.892473,0.4138664400000

    7. The Only 'Way' is Essex

      50


      Tuesday 14 February2012-02 -14

      Time: 10:15


      183

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:15 in Brook Hill car park, Little Waltham. Pub stop at Pleshey.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 710128

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      GEO: 51.787723,0.4778719800000

    8. Trains, Boats and Planes in East London

      51


      Saturday 18 February2012-02 -18

      Time: 10:00


      162

      Meet inside Stratford Underground Station on Platform 17 (DLR).Pub stop.

      Distance: 6½ miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 385844

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      GEO: 51.541512,-0.004235442700

    9. A Walk to Layer Marney

      52


      Sunday 19 February2012-02 -19

      Time: 10:00


      183

      8:45 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:00 in Kelvedon Station car park(CO5 9LT) (£1 all day or some free parking in High St.- B1024) Pub stop (late)

      Distance: 11½ miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 862192

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      GEO: 51.840354,0.7014356200000

    10. A Two Rivers Walk

      53


      Tuesday 21 February2012-02 -21

      Time: 10:30


      174

      9:45 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in Dobb's Weir car park, near Hoddesdon (with toilets & café) Pub stop at Cheshunt.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 384083

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      GEO: 51.756296,0.0037718862000

    11. Sources & Sites in Epping Forest

      54


      Saturday 25 February2012-02 -25

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet in car park opposite Royal Forest Hotel, Chingford, (E4 7QH) to visit the sources of the River Ching and Cuckoo Brook, and the sites of the former High Beach Church and the planned 1873 High Beach Railway.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 396947

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      GEO: 51.633795,0.0157086340000

    12. Part of the Saffron Trail

      55


      Sunday 26 February2012-02 -26

      Time: 10:00


      195

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in Recreation Ground car park, Great Dunmow. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11½ miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 634219

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      GEO: 51.871740,0.3720784200000

    13. A Linear Walk from Romford

      56


      Tuesday 28 February2012-02 -28

      Time: 10:30


      175

      Meet at Romford Station to walk through Romford parks and Hainault Forest with a pub stop in Havering Village and finishing at Chigwell Station

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 513884

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      GEO: 51.574168,0.1819213300000

  5. March

    1. An Olympic Themed Walk

      57


      Saturday 03 March2012-03 -03

      Time: 10:00


      162

      Meet outside Cutty Sark tube station (DLR) (SE10 9DT) for a short walk around Greenwich. Coffee & toilet stop.

      Distance: under 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 382777

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      GEO: 51.481379,-0.011182556000

    2. The North Downs and Pilgrims Way

      58


      Sunday 04 March2012-03 -04

      Time: 10:15


      148

      9:00 at Newbury Park Station (£1 parking on Sundays) or 10:15 at Eyhorn Green, Hollingbourne (ME17 1UU) free parking in surrounding area. Pub stop at the 'Dirty Habit'. This is a 'Fast and furious' walk !

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      TQ 831546

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      GEO: 51.261151,0.6228880700000

    3. Part of the Weald Way

      59


      Tuesday 06 March2012-03 -06

      Time: 10:30


      148

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 in Camer Country Park car park, near Meopham, Kent. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TQ 649670

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      GEO: 51.378105,0.3680205900000

    4. A Linear 'Amble' in Roding Valley

      60


      Wednesday 07 March2012-03 -07

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet in Fullwell Cross car park to walk through Claybury Park, Woodford Bridge and down the Roding to finish in Ilford, with cafés/pubs at end of walk.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 446903

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      GEO: 51.592997,0.0860901710000

    5. A Walk from Epping

      61


      Saturday 10 March2012-03 -10

      Time: 10:30


      174

      Meet at Epping Station for a fairly leisurely walk with a pub stop.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TL 462015

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      GEO: 51.693218,0.1138471600000

    6. Five Rodings and Two Windmills

      62


      Sunday 11 March2012-03 -11

      Time: 10:00


      183

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 at Aythorpe Roding Village hall car park at Roundbush Green. Late lunch stop at the 'Black Horse', White Roding.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 592151

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      GEO: 51.811865,0.3079979000000

    7. A Figure-of-Eight Walk around Much Hadham

      63


      Tuesday 13 March2012-03 -13

      Time: 10:00


      194

      9:00 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in car park of Much Hadham Sports Assn.

      Distance: 12½ miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 427189

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      GEO: 51.850461,0.0703877420000

    8. The Delights of Epping Forest

      64


      Saturday 17 March2012-03 -17

      Time: 10:00


      174

      Meet by the 'Royal Oak', in Kings Head Hill, Chingford

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 378946

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      GEO: 51.633339,-0.010322221000

    9. The Lilley via Barton-le-Clay Walk

      65


      Sunday 18 March2012-03 -18

      Time: 10:15


      193

      8:50 at Newbury Park Station (£1 parking on Sundays) or 10:15 on West Street, Lilley, Luton. Pub stop at Streatley. This is a 'Fast and Furious' walk !

      Distance: 12½ miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      TL 118264

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      GEO: 51.924903,-0.375585060000

    10. Essex Trails & Open Farmland

      66


      Tuesday 20 March2012-03 -20

      Time: 10:30


      195

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 at Debden Church; from village shop (CB11 3LB) turn right down Church Lane. Pub or café stop at Saffron Walden.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TL 551332

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      GEO: 51.975625,0.2567062800000

    11. A Walk from Highgate to Hampstead

      67


      Saturday 24 March2012-03 -24

      Time: 10:30


      173

      Meet at Archway Station (Junction Road exit) for a historical and cultural walk with fine views finishing at Hampstead. Lunch stop at Kenwood House and finishing about 3pm or can opt out earlier.

      Distance: 5½ miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      TQ 293868

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      GEO: 51.565261,-0.135938970000

    12. A Surprise around each corner in Herts.!

      68


      Sunday 25 March2012-03 -25

      Time: 10:15


      181

      8:45 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 in Aldbury Village car park (in village past the pond) for great views, a few hills and a lovely forest in the Chiltern Hills. Pub stop at Edlesborough.

      Distance: 13 miles

      Grade:

      SP 964124

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      GEO: 51.801944,-0.603359990000

    13. A Walk in Kersey Vale, Suffolk

      69


      Tuesday 27 March2012-03 -27

      Time: 10:30


      196

      9:15 Grove Park, Wanstead, by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in Swimming Pool free car park, Hadleigh, Suffolk.

      Distance: 10-12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      TM 028427

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      GEO: 52.045581,0.9559150500000

    14. A Walk in Daffodil Time !

      70


      Saturday 31 March2012-03 -31

      Time: 10:45


      161

      Meet at Kingston Station (frequent trains from Waterloo) to walk to Hampton Court and Bushey Park for a great display of daffodils - we hope! Pub stop.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      TQ 182695

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      GEO: 51.412210,-0.301789730000

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