Assemble at Canary Cafe on the Brighton road for a 10:30 departure, so come at 10am for a quick coffee before setting off. Just South of Whitgift School, you can't miss it. From there we will head further South. Depending on the weather, on the day and in the days ahead, will depend our ultimate […]
Keith says: 1) As you know, I'm arranging an outdoor COPSE visit to the Cryer Arts Studio In Carshalton High Street on Tuesday12th April for their regular "folk night" (2nd Tuesday of each month) which starts at 7.30pm. I've been going there for a few months now and have been impressed by not only the […]
Meet at East Croydon station at 09:00 to catch the 09:22 train to Edenbridge Town which arrives at 09:45. Bring a packed lunch, but refreshments will be available en route. For additional info call Margaret 07985 198 947
From Hassocks to Lewes. A stiff (steep) ascent of Downs near start then undulating. Mostly even underfoot maybe ruts so boots better than shoes. Train to Hassocks: MEET AT EAST CROYDON AT 9.15 (or earlier if you want to buy from the ticket office window rather than ticket machine; train departs 9:33am). Buy a DAY RETURN […]
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 […]
Smithy's Bunkhouse, Pantygelli, near Abergavenny
The plan is to walk from Tadworth to Merstham, around 7 miles.Starting at altitude 233m/764ft and ending up at 96m/315ft this canhonestly qualify as a gravity assisted downhill walk. {ignoring anyminor bumps on the way}Train to Tadworth from East Croydon. 10:13 from East Croydon, 10:15 fromSouth Croydon, 10:18 from Purley Oaks. Change at Purley for […]
Meet at Lloyd Park tram stop at 7.30 OR By Park Hill Park entrance (Barclay Road) at 7.10 Drinks at the Coombe Lodge Pub
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 […]