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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronavirus
(COVID-19) Walkers will need to contact the leader of each walk no later than the day beforehand, using the phone numbers from the members' newsletter, to 'book in' for the walk; up to a maximum of six including the leader. Please ensure that you have face covering and gloves/sanitiser available for use at gates, stiles, refreshment stops etc. We will aim to walk in a loose socially distanced line, and if approached by members of the public from the opposite direction on a narrow path or pinch point, will put up face covering, stand still and turn our backs until we can move on. If we follow sensible ways of walking, with distancing at stops and stiles, gates etc., not forming a group 'huddle' at any time, we should be able to enjoy our walks in company without increasing our personal health risk. |
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| November 2020 | ||||
| 8th | C | THEYDON BOIS STATION. Forest and countryside walk to Upshire and return. Dry lunch. | 6 miles | |
| 29th | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Slow amble through the forest in late Autumn, may be muddy in places. | 3.5 miles | |
| December 2020 | ||||
| 5th | C | Saturday, 10.30am ALL SAINTS CHURCH, EPPING UPLAND, CM16 6PH, Explorer map 174, GR 444 046 Slow circular country walk to Epping Green and return. Dry lunch. Walk may be shortened if conditions are poor. | 4 miles | |
| . | . | We wish everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas, and a happy and healthy New Year with hopefully fewer restrictions than at present. | ||
| January 2021 | ||||
| 3rd | C | THEYDON BOIS STATION. Midwinter country walk to Copped Hall and return, partly on good paths if conditions are poor. Dry lunch near the Hall | 6.5 miles | |
| 10th | C | WANSTEAD STATION. Circular walk around Wanstead Park and across The Flats. Dry lunch. Joint with CHA. | 6 miles | |
| 31st | C | CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Variation on Epping Forest Holly trail, on good paths, morning walk only. | 3 miles | |
| February 2021 | ||||
| 14th | C | THEYDON BOIS STATION. Variation on Epping Forest Oak Trail, circular walk with some ascent. Dry lunch. | 6 miles | |
| 28th | L | 11am. CHINGFORD STATION, London Overground. Linear, urban and undulating amble to Highams Park Station. | 3.5 to 4 miles | |
| Last Update: 25th October 2020 | ||||
* 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.