ECO-FRIENDLY WALKS PROGRAMME
All public transport times should be checked beforehand.
NB Unless otherwise stated, walks are usually on a Sunday and start at 10.30am. Most of our walks are leisurely in pace and usually start and end at a London Transport or Overground Station.
Join us for two walks and qualify for FREE Membership of the group for up to one year - Ask walk leader for details.
Please look at Frequently Asked Questions, especially regarding clothing, footwear and refreshments.
| Date | Walk type | Starting Point. Description of Walk. | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2019 | |||
| 3rd | C | THE CASTLE, WOODFORD GREEN. Walk through Epping Forest to Chingford and return, with lunch stop near the Butlers Retreat. | 6 miles |
| 17th | C | ABBEY WOOD STATION, National Rail. CHANGE AT WOOLWICH ARSENAL ON DLR FOR ABBEY WOOD. Medium pace circular ramble along part of the Green Chain and through ancient woodland with possibility of daffodils in bloom. Lunch near cafe in Oxleas Wood. | 7 miles |
| 24th | L | 1pm. THEYDON BOIS STATION. Medium pace linear Forest walk to Loughton Station, drink stop only | 6-7 miles |
| 31st | C | LOUGHTON STATION. Circular Forest walk including Monk Wood and Wake Valley Ponds. Lunch near café at High Beach. | 7 miles |
| April 2019 | |||
| 7th | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Medium pace circular walk through Epping Forest with dry lunch at High Beach. | 7 miles |
| 14th | L | LOUGHTON STATION. Medium pace linear walk in forest and countryside, to Theydon Bois Station. Dry lunch. | 7 miles |
| 21st | . | EASTER SUNDAY. No walk. | . |
| May 2019 | |||
| 5th | C | BRENTWOOD STATION, TFL Rail. Medium pace circular walk through Hartswood and Thorndon Country Park, with possibility of Bluebells in bloom. Dry lunch | 7 miles |
| 12th | C | WANSTEAD STATION. Circular walk around Wanstead Park and across The Flats. Dry lunch in gardens near the Green Man Roundabout | 6 miles |
| 19th | C | 1.30pm. EPPING STATION. Circular country walk to All Saints Church, Epping Upland, for tea and cakes (or meet us by car for tea at approx 3pm) | 5 miles |
| 26th | C | WOODFORD STATION Main exit. Morning walk beside River Roding and return to station. Morning walk only, approx. 2 hours. | ? miles |
| June 2019 | |||
| 2nd | C | EPPING STATION for bus to Chipping Ongar (using bus passes or cash) Circular country walk visiting Greenstead Church and Cripsey Brook. Return by bus to Epping. | 3-4 miles |
| 9th | L | 11am. WIMBLEDON PARK STATION, District line. Linear walk via Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, Richmond Park, Pembroke Lodge, Petersham village along the Thames. Walk ends at Richmond station. Dry lunch, | 7.5 miles |
| 16th | L | 1pm. LOUGHTON STATION. Medium pace linear walk to Theydon Bois station, drink stop only. | 6-7 miles |
| 30th | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Medium pace circular walk via Carrolls Farm, down Barn Hill, to Gilwell Park via Sewardstone. Dry lunch. | 5.5 miles |
| Last Update: 1st March 2019 | |||
NOTES:
* For 'Dry lunch', food and drink need to be carried with you, and a drink and snack on other walks.
* Stations on Central Line if not stated otherwise.
* ALL lunch breaks are 30 - 40 mins MAX.
* STRONG, WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR, PREFERABLY WALKING BOOTS, ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL WALKS. PATHS MAY BE MUDDY, AND LEADERS WILL CHECK THAT FOOTWEAR IS SUITABLE FOR THEIR WALK.
Abbreviations: C = Circular, L = Linear, LT = TfL Underground Station, SE T = South East Trains, RA = Ramblers Association, DL = Dry Lunch (Bring food & drink), DLP = Dry Lunch near Café or Pub, PS = Pub stop.