On Sunday 16th join me at Gatton Park in Reigate on one of their snowdrop days. Last time we went, a few years ago now, we were taken on a tour of the gardens. They are not large so the visit is a pleasant way to spend a February afternoon. There are cakes (yeh!) and […]
The three Pepys Walks we've done so far have been popular, so we're back for Episode IV - along the river to Greenwich Where? Again we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys, this time leaving the City and Court to explore his naval connections. Again I’ll be your amateur guide, book in […]
Here are details about the event on Sunday 2 March – Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025. Meeting times further below. (Basically 9.15am East Croydon.) This year’s trundle round (part of ) London’s transport system to view new and historic transport and development related attractions features a trambus, a glulam roof, a station box, an […]
Hi All, continuing from where we left off at West Drayton, about 8-9 miles. Taking us into Berkshire and to 'nine o'clock' on the imaginary clock-face of the LOOP, this 150 mile route around London following green spaces, rivers, a canal, and occasional suburban streets. This is the most watery part of the LOOP (perhaps in more […]
This is the plan Meet at East Croydon station from 9.15am => 9.30am (approx) Thameslink train to Finsbury Park station => train to Alexandra Palace station (where there are loos + a small coffee shop) where my seven mile "up + down" walk will start about 11am via 1) Alexandra Palace (300 ft) 2) Muswell […]
Inspired by Paul's assault on the Loop, I'm kicking off a series of walks around the Capital Ring. Click on the map for full details of what it is. My book says this leg is about 7 miles, with a few slopes and the possibility of mud if wet. There will be feeding opportunities along […]
Sunday 27th April 2025 Starting from: St Andrew’s Hall Moorhouse Lane Limpsfield Chart RH8 0SR Grid ref: 427 518 what3words: retire.format.games The Weald Walkers Wander is a team walking event with a difference. Each team will use their skills to map their routes between check-points and solve a series of on-route clues whilst walking the […]
After the success of the Berlin Trip last year we're off to foreign parts again! This Amsterdam trip has got off the ground. (Cue joke about the ground in the Netherlands not being very high – can’t think of one.) It’s not too late to join in. We have nine booked to travel on Eurostar. […]
I've had a great response for the trip and unfortunately I can't take any more people. If you want to come and are prepared to arrange your own accommodation etc then I can give you information of where we are staying. Linda ACCOMMODATION https://www.islandview.ie/index.html Island View is located in the fishing village of Roundstone, Connemara, […]
The next Green Spaces Walk will be Hamsey Green to Old Coulsdon. Distance is about 8 miles or 13km, taking about 6 hours including a 30 mins refreshment break at Kenley Common and 1 hour lunch stop at The Fox pub. The terrain is mixed; downhill from Hamsey Green to Godstone Road in Whyteleaf, then […]