Redbridge Ramblers

Walks Programme - June 2010 to November 2010

  1. 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: 51.432503,-0.469356

    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

  2. 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: 51.842460,-0.607913

    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 Reigate station, park in Somers Road, off Reigate Hill to catch the 10.23 train to Gomshall (trains only every two hours) to start the walk from Gomshall station car park at 10.45 to walk back to Reigate. Pub stop at Smith Western Boxhill.

      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: 51.988133,0.213639

    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

  3. August

    1. A Weald Walk in the Heart of Kent

      Sunday 01 August

      2010-08 -01


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 in Jockey Lane car park by St. Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook. Pub stop at Goudhurst.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    2. A Walk through Ugley

      Tuesday 03 August

      2010-08 -03


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in Manuden (park on road by Manuden Hall). Pub stop at Widdington.

      Distance: 13.5 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    3. An 'Over the Water' linear 'Redbridge Amble'

      Wednesday 04 August

      2010-08 -04


      Description: Meet at Stratford Station, Jubilee Line Concourse, to travel to Plumstead Common with Peter. Then via Lesnes Abbey to Oxlease Wood (for a good cafe) Some short steep ascents.

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.541599,-0.003613

    4. Along the Central Line & the Roding Valley

      Saturday 07 August

      2010-08 -07


      Description: Meet at Epping Station for a linear walk to Redbridge Station with plenty of opportunities to shorten the walk. Lunchtime pub or cafe stop.

      Distance: 10/11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.693630,0.113857

    5. Stour Valley - Leg 3 Shalmsford - Upstreet

      Sunday 08 August

      2010-08 -08


      Description: See the Newsletter for details and booking slip.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.251603,1.001423

    6. North and South of the A113

      Tuesday 10 August

      2010-08 -10


      Description: 9:45 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Passingford Bridge (A113), park north of roundabout, turn left before bridge under M25. Pub stop at 'The Woodman'

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    7. A Short Evening Walk to Chigwell

      Wednesday 11 August

      2010-08 -11


      Description: Meet at Grange Hill Station and walk to Chigwell.

      Distance: 3-4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.613443,0.092080

    8. A Chingford 'Cultural Walk'

      Saturday 14 August

      2010-08 -14


      Description: Meet at Leyton Underground Stn. (London platform) at 10:00 or at St. Edmund's Church, Larkswood Road, South Chingford at 10:30 and finish 3 -4pm after a lunch stop. For details see Page 3 of the Newsletter.

      Distance: 4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.556445,-0.005657

    9. Up to & Down from Ivinghoe Beacon

      Sunday 15 August

      2010-08 -15


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 by Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge Estate, N.T., Herts. Free parking, toilets, cafe. Pub stop. Some hills but taken slowly !

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    10. Nazeing Church Tea Walk

      Sunday 15 August

      2010-08 -15


      Description: Meet by All Saints Church, Nazeing. Please 'phone Alison by Friday evening if eating. Joint with West Essex group.

      Distance: 4.8 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.743343,0.047303

    11. Hatfield Forest and surrounding countryside

      Tuesday 17 August

      2010-08 -17


      Description: 9:30 Fullwell Cross car park (except leader) or 10:30 in Hatfield Broad Oak Church car park. Pub stop at the 'Four Ashes' Takeley.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.591959,0.084817

    12. A Summer Evening Walk

      Wednesday 18 August

      2010-08 -18


      Description: Meet at Nursery Road car park, Loughton (? mile from Loughton station) for a linear walk to Theydon Bois, then train back to Loughton. Pub stop at the end of the walk.

      Distance: 3.5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.648237,0.047454

    13. The Ridgeway - Leg 2 Princes Risborough - Nuffield Common

      Saturday 21 August

      2010-08 -21


      Description: Joint with West Essex Group. See the Newsletter for details and booking slip

      Distance: 16 or 10 miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.724894,-0.835217

    14. A Wildlife & Historical Walk in the City of London Cemetery

      Saturday 21 August

      2010-08 -21


      Description: Meet George, from the Wren Conservation and Wildlife Group, on the lawn in front of the Gatehouse Pantry. For more details see Page of the Newsletter

      Distance: 4/5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.558203,0.044823

    15. The High Weald of Kent

      Sunday 22 August

      2010-08 -22


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 at Cowden Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    16. Rolling Farmland of Hertfordshire

      Tuesday 24 August

      2010-08 -24


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club, on A1250. (park immediately on left after entering) Pub stop at Green Tye.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    17. A Thames Walk

      Saturday 28 August

      2010-08 -28


      Description: Meet at Pimlico station (Victoria line) for a Thames walk to Battersea Park & Chelsea Harbour. Coffee stop in Battersea Park.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.489018,-0.133507

    18. Part of the Saxon Shore Way

      Sunday 29 August

      2010-08 -29


      Description: 9:00 at Newbury Park Station (parking £1 on Sunday) or 10:30 in Faversham Station car park. Pub stop.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.575636,0.090294

    19. Five Parishes Revisited

      Monday 30 August

      2010-08 -30


      Description: 8:45 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 9:45 by Little Easton Church. Purchase Duchess of Warwick County Show programme for £2 (?) & park in field. Visit show after walk ! Pub stop possible but don't rely on it being open!

      Distance: 15 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    20. Explore Hatfield Forest

      Tuesday 31 August

      2010-08 -31


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in car park (£4.50 charge but free for NT members) on east side of Forest north of Bush End Church. Wander slowly through a 1,000 year old forest ! Possible pub stop or forest caf

      Distance: 8-9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

  4. September

    1. The Snaresbrook Circular Walk

      Saturday 04 September

      2010-09 -04


      Description: Meet outside Snaresbrook Station for a walk over Leyton and Wanstead Flats & Greens and Wanstead Park. Coffee stop at the Tea Hut.Finish around 1pm.

      Distance: 7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.580863,0.021510

    2. A Writtle Ramble

      Sunday 05 September

      2010-09 -05


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 in car park at Mill Green opposite the 'Cricketers'. Pub stop at Essex Camra pub in Writtle, plus tea rooms, all tastes catered for !

      Distance: 12.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    3. A Beautiful Part of Essex

      Tuesday 07 September

      2010-09 -07


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Furneaux Pelham Church. Pub stop at Standon.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    4. Tooting, Balham & Clapham 'Cultural Walk'

      Saturday 11 September

      2010-09 -11


      Description: Meet by statue at entrance to Tooting Broadway stn. (Northern line )for a flat walk finishing 3-4pm after a lunch stop. For details see Page of the Newsletter

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.427369,-0.168011

    5. Epping Upland Tea walk

      Sunday 12 September

      2010-09 -12


      Description: Meet by All Saints Church, Epping Upland. Please 'phone Alison by Friday evening if eating. Joint with West Essex group

      Distance: 4.8 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.721270,0.088900

    6. A Lea Valley Walk for the Blind Ramblers

      Sunday 12 September

      2010-09 -12


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 in Cheshunt Station car park. Lunch stop at Hayes Farm Cafe. Please come along to help !

      Distance: 6/7 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    7. A Rivers and Lakes Walk

      Tuesday 14 September

      2010-09 -14


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 opp.'Fish & Eels' p.h. at Dobb's Weir Road, near Hoddesdon. Pub stop at 'Jolly Fisherman' Stanstead Abbotts, and tea break at Rye Meads nature reserve.(mobile no. for use on day only please)

      Distance: 10.5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    8. An Evening Forest Walk

      Wednesday 15 September

      2010-09 -15


      Description: Meet at Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green (10 mins. walk from Woodford tube stn.) Pub stop at end (the 'Travellers Friend' - Camra Winner for area 2010)

      Distance: 4-5 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.607034,0.022525

    9. North Greenwich to Blackheath

      Saturday 18 September

      2010-09 -18


      Description: Meet at North Greenwich Station (Jubilee Line) to visit Ecology Park and Charlton House. Pub stop.

      Distance: 7 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.500375,0.003428

    10. Stour Valley - Leg 4 Upstreet - Pegwell Bay

      Sunday 19 September

      2010-09 -19


      Description: See the Newsletter for details and booking slip.

      Distance: 16 or miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.327483,1.193012

    11. Centenary Walk

      Sunday 19 September

      2010-09 -19


      Description: The Epping Forest Centenary Walk from Manor Park to Epping is an annual event to celebrate our Forest, see Page of the Newsletter for details.

      Distance: miles

      Grade:

      GEO: 51.552837,0.043140

    12. Upminster, Cranham Marshes & Pot Kiln Wood

      Tuesday 21 September

      2010-09 -21


      Description: 9:45 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Upminster Stn. main entrance (parking £2) Pub stop at the 'Thatched House', St. Mary's Lane.(can only cater for 12 meals at a time !)

      Distance: 8,5 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    13. A Forest and Country Park Walk

      Saturday 25 September

      2010-09 -25


      Description: Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church for a morning walk with a pub stop at end of walk(Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.61932,0.11398

    14. Inside the M25 in Surrey

      Sunday 26 September

      2010-09 -26


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 at Chipstead Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    15. The L.S. Lowry in London Walk

      Sunday 26 September

      2010-09 -26


      Description: Meet in Liverpool Street Station, by platform 2, for a themed walk 'L.S. Lowry (the matchstick man) and find the Four Kings'. Coffee stop.

      Distance: 3 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.517195,-0.083220

    16. Westwards from Bayford

      Tuesday 28 September

      2010-09 -28


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 at Bayford Station, Herts. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

  5. October

    1. Lea Valley Walk Stage 5

      Saturday 02 October

      2010-10 -02


      Description: Repeated by popular request ! Meet at Hatfield Station (10:06 (?) from Kings Cross, check times !) and finish at Harpenden, on a different line. (there is no Saturday bus service Harpenden-Hatfield) Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.763952,-0.215690

    2. Albury via Braughing, Herts.

      Sunday 03 October

      2010-10 -03


      Description: 9:00 at Newbury Park Station (parking £1 on Sunday) or 10:00 at Albury Village Hall car park, SG11 2JL. A 'Fast & Furious' walk - see page 3 for more details. Pub stop at 'Brown Bear' Braughing, after 10 miles.

      Distance: 13.75 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.575636,0.090294

    3. A Walk from Mill Green

      Sunday 03 October

      2010-10 -03


      Description: 9:15 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:00 in car park at Mill Green opposite the 'Cricketers'. A less hectic option ! Pub stop.

      Distance: 8-9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.591959,0.084817

    4. Another Room in the Rodings

      Tuesday 05 October

      2010-10 -05


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:15 at Beauchamp Roding. Park at rear of Hall (fee £1 per person) Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    5. An 'Amble' from Chigwell Row

      Wednesday 06 October

      2010-10 -06


      Description: Meet in car park opposite Chigwell Row Church for a leisurely walk with a lunch/pub stop at Haveriing-atte-Bower.(Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.618849,0.113972

    6. Fairlop Waters & Aldborough Hatch

      Saturday 09 October

      2010-10 -09


      Description: Meet at Hainault Station (Central line) for a leisurely morning walk. (Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 5-6 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.603859,0.093080

    7. Gravesend to Cliffe and back

      Sunday 10 October

      2010-10 -10


      Description: 9:00 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:15 in Milton Place Car Park, on A226, Gravesend. Pub stop. (graded 'Strenuous' due to length only)

      Distance: 16 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.591959,0.084817

    8. Hainault Forest History Walk

      Monday 11 October

      2010-10 -11


      Description: Start the week! Meet at Hainault Forest Country Park cafeteria for a leisurely walk within the Forest with a commentary on the history of the Forest, finishing about 12:30. (charge for car park) (Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 3-4 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.613322,0.131076

    9. Rivers North of Hertford

      Tuesday 12 October

      2010-10 -12


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 in Hartham Car Park, Hertford.( from A414, turn right onto B158, then right again for c.p., allow £4.50 for parking)

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    10. The North Face of Hampstead

      Saturday 16 October

      2010-10 -16


      Description: Meet at Golders Green Station (Northern line) & return from Hampstead Station (Northern line). Coffee stop at Kenwood House & pub stop at end of walk.

      Distance: 5 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.572242,-0.194004

    11. Albury via Manuden

      Sunday 17 October

      2010-10 -17


      Description: 9:00 at Newbury Park Station (parking £1 on Sunday) or 10:00 at Albury Village Hall car park, SG11 2JL. A 'Fast & Furious' walk - see page 3 for more details. Pub stop at 'Yew Tree Inn' Manuden.

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Strenuous

      GEO: 51.575636,0.090294

    12. Part of the Saffron Trail

      Tuesday 19 October

      2010-10 -19


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:15 in Great Waltham village car park. Pub stop.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    13. A Family Walk

      Saturday 23 October

      2010-10 -23


      Description: Meet at Lambourne End in the car park opposite the 'Miller & Carter' (formerly the 'Camelot') for an easy buggy-friendly stroll along the paths to the lake and farm animals returning by about 12:30.(Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 3 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.629050,0.133770

    14. A Longer Walk from the 'Camelot' today.

      Sunday 24 October

      2010-10 -24


      Description: 9:45 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:30 at Lambourne End in the car park opposite the 'Miller & Carter' (formerly the 'Camelot') for a longer and brisker walk with a lunchtime pub stop.(Hainault Forest Autumn Festival)

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    15. Belhus Woods Country Park

      Tuesday 26 October

      2010-10 -26


      Description: 9:30 Fullwell Cross car park or 10:30 in car park at Romford Road/ Aveley Road. (Parking £2) Pub stop at Upminster.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.591959,0.084817

    16. A Linear Walk thro' the Tail End of the Forest

      Saturday 30 October

      2010-10 -30


      Description: Meet at Leytonstone LT Station for a walk through Epping Forest to Chingford (5.5 miles) and then on to Loughton (9 miles) Clocks go back tonight !

      Distance: 5.5 or 9 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.568258,0.008224

    17. Autumn Colours in the Forest

      Sunday 31 October

      2010-10 -31


      Description: Meet at Woodford Station (Central Line) at 9:15 or Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green at 9:30 for a linear walk to Epping Station. Option to shorten walk at 7 miles after late lunch stop at Theydon Bois (Sixteen String Jack)

      Distance: 10.5 or 7 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.607114,0.034166

  6. November

    1. Part of the Wandle Trail

      Tuesday 02 November

      2010-11 -02


      Description: Meet at Colliers Wood Station (Northern Line) for an easy going, level walk finishing at East Croydon Station. Pub stop.

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.418098,-0.177702

    2. An Amble from Ongar

      Wednesday 03 November

      2010-11 -03


      Description: Meet in the lorry car park, Greensted Road, Ongar, for a leisurely amble. Pub stop. If you need a lift phone leader to see whether this might be arranged. (see newsletter)

      Distance: 7-8 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.700810,0.242320

    3. 'Did the Bridge Move for You?'

      Saturday 06 November

      2010-11 -06


      Description: Meet at Shadwell station (DLR & East London line) for an interesting cultural and engineering history walk through docklands with more types of moving bridge than anywhere else in the world ! Pub stop at the'Town of Ramsgate' with a riverside balcony.

      Distance: 5.5 or 9 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.511861,-0.056070

    4. Through Grounds of Brocket Hall, Herts.

      Sunday 07 November

      2010-11 -07


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in Lemsford car park, close to Brocket Corner. Pub stop in Wheathampstead.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    5. Matching Tye Figure of Eight

      Tuesday 09 November

      2010-11 -09


      Description: 9:00 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 at Matching Tye Village Hall.( Park at village hall or carefully in village) Pub stop at 'The Fox'

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    6. A Walk to the AGM

      Saturday 13 November

      2010-11 -13


      Description: Meet at Chigwell Station and walk through Chigwell and Fairlop to Aldborough Hatch for the AGM.

      Distance: 3-4 miles

      Grade: Leisurely

      GEO: 51.618010,0.074880

    7. To Epping Forest

      Sunday 14 November

      2010-11 -14


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:00 in the Abbey Gardens car park, Waltham Abbey. Pub stop at 'The Owl'.

      Distance: 11 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    8. Romp round Epping

      Tuesday 16 November

      2010-11 -16


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:00 in Stonards Hill car park, Epping. Pub stop at Leader's local !

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    9. A Stroll around Trent Country Park

      Saturday 20 November

      2010-11 -20


      Description: Meet 10:00 at Cockfosters Tube station or 10:15 in Trent Park car park. Joint with Lea Valley Friends Group

      Distance: 3-4 miles

      Grade: Easy

      GEO: 51.652100,-0.149840

    10. Ally Pally to West Hampstead

      Sunday 21 November

      2010-11 -21


      Description: Meet at Alexandra Palace Station (First Capital Connect from Finsbury Park) for a linear walk to West Hampstead Station . Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.598310,-0.120330

    11. A Walk through some Pretty Essex Villages

      Tuesday 23 November

      2010-11 -23


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 outside 'The Vine', Great Bardfield. Please park considerately in the village. Pub stop at the 'Red Lion', Great Sampford (food available)

      Distance: 12 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    12. Greenish Urban East End

      Saturday 27 November

      2010-11 -27


      Description: Meet at Stratford DLR concourse at 10:45 or Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station at 10:50 for a linear walk to Liverpool St. via The Hackney Empire (and with maybe a little retail therapy in an interesting Saturday market) Pub stop in London Fields.

      Distance: 8 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.541599,-0.003613

    13. A Walk from Wheathampstead

      Sunday 28 November

      2010-11 -28


      Description: 9:15 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket or 10:15 in car park in East Lane, Wheathampstead, behind 'The Bull' pub. Pub stop.

      Distance: 9 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

    14. Along & Around the Chelmer Valley

      Tuesday 30 November

      2010-11 -30


      Description: 9:30 Grove Park Wanstead by Co-op supermarket (except leader) or 10:30 by Great Easton Village Hall. Pub stop at Thaxted / tea room for fish & chips. Could be muddy !

      Distance: 10 miles

      Grade: Moderate

      GEO: 51.577306,0.026669

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