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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2018 | |||
| 26th | C | EPPING STATION. Bus passes or cash required for bus to Chipping Ongar. Circular country walk visiting Greenstead Church and Cripsey Brook. Return by bus to Epping station. Dry lunch | 3-4 miles |
| September 2018 | |||
| 2nd | L | MILE END STATION. Medium pace linear walk via Victoria Park, Olympic Park, and ending at Walthamstow Wetlands. Return via Tottenham Hale station (Victoria line and National Rail) or 123 bus. Dry lunch. | 7 miles |
| 16th | C | THE CASTLE bus stop, WOODFORD GREEN. Walk through Epping Forest to Chingford and return, with lunch stop near the Butlers' Retreat. | 6 miles |
| 23rd | L | VICTORIA STATION, IN FRONT OF PLATFORMS 1 - 7 DEPARTURES. Crossing London Bridges part 4, including Nine Elms and Battersea Park, lunch near café, linear walk ending near public transport. | 7 miles |
| 30th | C | WOODFORD STATION, SNAKES LANE EAST EXIT. Circular walk visiting parks, woods and lakes in Woodford and Redbridge areas. Dry lunch. | 6 miles |
| October 2018 | |||
| 7th | L | 11am GOLDERS GREEN STATION, Northern line. Linear walk visiting Golders Hill park and the Hill Garden, lunch near Kenwood House, ending at Hampstead station, Northern line. 5 miles, dry lunch. | 5 miles |
| 14th | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Circular morning walk on Epping Forest Willow Trail.3 miles on good paths. | 3 miles |
| 21st | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Medium pace circular walk via Carrolls Farm, down Barn Hill, on to Gilwell Park via Sewardstone Village Hall. Dry lunch. | 5.5 miles |
| 28th | C | SLOANE SQUARE STATION, District line. Amble across more Thames bridges. Possible early tea break then over to Battersea Park for dry lunch. Return via Chelsea and the Kings Road. | 6.5 miles |
| Last Update: 16th August 2018 | |||
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.