Gatliff Marathon
The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk, jog or run of 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent and Surrey countryside. The challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours, following the route directions and checking in at each of the checkpoints. See our website for full details.
Visit to Severndroog Castle in Eltham
Severndroog Castle ( actually a folly) is located in South-East London. This is an 18thC. preserved Gothic tower situated on Shooters Hill. From the viewing platform there is a 360 degree panoramic view of London. Meet 11.30 at the castle. Bring sandwiches, or enjoy the tearoom said to be filled with 'homemade treats'. If there […]
Surrey Inns Kanter, Epsom Downs with LDWA
(20 or 12 miles) Start 0915-1030 - Finish by 1630 (see website for more details)
The Postal Museum & Mail Underground Ride
Tickets bookable in advance
Trip to Bedford
Meet at East Croydon Station 9.05 to catch the 9.21 train to Bedford. The return fare is £22, but you can use a Network card, so about £15. We will explore the town and walk by the river.
Weald Walkers Wander
THE EVENT: The walk is usually about 10 miles. You will need to solve clues to find each checkpoint and your map and compass skills will also be put to the test. Points are awarded for completing quizzes and games, at the checkpoints. A trophy is awarded to the winning team. THE TEAMS: You will […]
Croydon Heritage walk in South Norwood
We will explore the social and religious history, architecture, religions, famous people associated with the area eg Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, Pissarro and Shirley Bassey, and it’s industrial past. The tour will start and end at Norwood Junction station. We will aim to depart at 2.30 pm. There is a train from East Croydon at 2.15 […]
Walk London Bridge to Hackney
Meet @ East Croydon station from 9.45am to catch the 10am train to London Bridge or meet at meet on the upper concourse at the end of platform 12. The walk is about six miles via London bridge, city "skyscrapers", Spitalfields market, Shoreditch High street, a visit (free) to "the Museum of the Home" (formerly" the Geffrey […]