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SUMMARY:Croydon Green Spaces Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Green Spaces Walk will be Hamsey Green to Old Coulsdon. \nDistance 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. \nThe terrain is mixed; downhill from Hamsey Green to Godstone Road in Whyteleaf\, then uphill to Kenley Aerodrome\, then flat/undulating to the Fox lunch stop\, then downhill to Happy Valley\, and then uphill into the woods\, then downhill to Happy Valley and a steep uphill to Ellis Road Playground where we follow the contour to Old Coulsdon and a final uphill to the Tudor Rose and Old Coulsdon centre. \nBring plenty to drink and some food and I would advise to bring some lunch.\nThere is a COOP at Hamsey Green but not much along the route.\nFood is available at the Fox but it can be very popular and you may not be able to order and eat in the time available. \nWhere to Meet \nHamsey Green\, at the junction of Limpsfield Road and Tithepit Shaw Lane at 9.30 – https://w3w.co/miles.either.scare.\nThere is a regular bus 403 from Croydon to Warlingham. Hamsey Green stop. \nWe’ll set off at 9.45\nFirst stop Kenley Common 11.15/30 30 mins\nLunch The Fox 1.00-2.00 \nWe finish in Old Coulsdon at the Tudor Rose /Grange Park between 3.30 to 4pm\nIn Old Coulsdon there is the Tudor Rose pub\, a Morrisons Local mini supermarket\, and a cafe in Grange park that shuts 4 to 4.30.\nFrom here there are regular 60 buses to Croydon via Coulsdon rail stations\, and 466 buses to Croydon and Caterham-on-the-Hill. \nI look forward to seeing you all!\nAndy
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-walk-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Trip to Ireland
DESCRIPTION:I’ve had a great response for the trip and unfortunately I can’t take any more people. \nIf you want to come and are prepared to arrange your own accommodation etc then I can give you information of where we are staying. \nLinda \n\nACCOMMODATION \nhttps://www.islandview.ie/index.html \nIsland View is located in the fishing village of Roundstone\, Connemara\, County Galway. This will accommodate about 12 of us (two to a room)  and through the same owners I can book a 3 x bed-roomed cottage in the village of Roundstone\, called Bakery Cottage. Who goes where will depend on the final male/female split. \nAll rooms have en-suite facilities and we would be self-catering. \nTherefore I am capping this trip at 15 people. \nTRAVEL \nFly to Knock Airport. \nThere is a late morning flight by Aer Lingus departs 11.00 from Heathrow arrives Knock at 12.30. \nThe transfer time to the accommodation is 2hrs 20mins\, or longer if you go by Bus. \nWe are planning to hire 5 seater cars (the cars work out cheaper than mini-buses) to collect at the airport and for use throughout the week.  This also means that with 3 cars and 3 drivers the group can split up to go to different places of interest. \nThe flight back departs about 1pm from Knock Airport. \nThere are alternative flights from different airports and we are still looking at the options. I’ll confirm the preferred flights once I have final numbers and deposits are paid. \nWHAT IS THERE TO DO? \nRoundstone is picturesque fishing village\, with shops\, amenities\, pubs\, cafes\, restaurants and a grand hotel and it is right on the scenic west coast.  There are plenty of coastal and woodland walks and Errisberg mountain whose summit can be reached by a short walk!  Three kilometers away are the sandy beaches of Gurteen Bay and Dog’s Bay. \nThere are various islands that can be visited by ferry such as Inishbofin and the Arran Islands.  The City of Galway can be reached in about an hour by car or a bit longer by bus. Dublin can be reached in about 3 hours by train from Galway. \nWith hire cars we can explore further afield too. \nCOSTS \nAccommodation:  Approx        £269 p.p \nFlights                  Allow up to  £200 return \nCar Hire               Allow up to  £100 p.p           Total cost excluding food is approx. £570. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking,Weekend Away
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SUMMARY:Trip to Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:After the success of the Berlin Trip last year we’re off to foreign parts again! \n \nThis 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. \nWe have nine booked to travel on Eurostar.  (Out Wed 30 April\, return Tues 6 May – two extending a few more days.  Direct train London / Amsterdam approx. 4hr 40min.  All discounts that me and another copser can access are used but standard fares range widely and are worth a look.) \nMost are currently reserved at a “Stayokay” hostel.  Some spaces are available in this initial booking (bunks in same sex\, COPSE-only rooms with bathroom: £48 to £53 per person per night depending on number; breakfast extra; 12% tourist tax extra).  A few are seeking hotel accommodation nearby.  I can provide details. \nEmail me if interested and we’ll see what we can do. \nActivities\nThere are of course loads of quaint canal side scenes\, world renown art galleries (Rijksmuseum\, Van Gogh Musuem)\, Anne Frank house\, city and Dutch culture.  I have never been so open to recommendations.   I also propose that we make a day trip to see Arnhem (50 mins / 1hr by train) to see what Croydon’s twin town is like and visit the museum about the allied attempt to capture the Rhine bridge https://www.airbornemuseum.nl/en/airborne-at-the-bridge  There is also scenic heathland in the vicinity of Arnhem that would be pleasant to walk in or cycle through. \nAnd we shall aim to have a tulip field tour / trip. \nRegards \nAndrew \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-amsterdam/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking,Weekend Away
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SUMMARY:Weald Walkers Wander
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 27th April 2025\nStarting from: St Andrew’s Hall\nMoorhouse Lane \n Limpsfield Chart \nRH8 0SR  \nGrid ref: 427 518 \nwhat3words: retire.format.games \nThe Weald Walkers Wander is a team walking event with a difference. \nEach team will use their skills to map their routes between check-points and solve a series of on-route clues whilst walking the route. Each checkpoint will involve a short challenge or quiz to make it a good fun day out for all.  \nWalking boots are recommended and suitable outdoor clothing for the weather. Cold drinks and biscuits will be provided at the checkpoints\, fruit and hot drinks at the lunch stop and hot drinks\, cakes and cheese and biscuits at the finish. All provided free. \nEach team must have the latest Ordnance Survey Map\, Explorer 147. Also bring a compass\, pen and clipboard.  \nYou may enter in teams of between 2 and 5 people and at least one person in each team must be 16+.  \nTeams will leave between 9.15 and 10. There is a time limit of 7 hours but it is not a race. The route is about 10 miles\, mostly on footpaths – which may be muddy.  \nThe start is from St Andrew’s Hall \n(grid ref: 427 518 what3words retire.format.games).  \nAdvanced booking is recommended as there will be a limit of 20 teams. \nCheck in ready to work out your route between 8.45 and 9.30 in order to depart between 9.15 and 10.00 \nFor entry forms: email: lindabignall@virginmedia.com  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weald-walkers-wander-5/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T170000
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SUMMARY:Country Walk - Capital Ring\, Part 1 - Woolwich to Falconwood
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nMy 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 the way. \nWe can return from Falconwood station via London Bridge. \nJoining Opportunities\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.00 to catch the 11.15 to London Bridge\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nLondon Bridge station near Platform 1 for the 11.39 to Dartford\nhttps://w3w.co/garage.exact.improving\nWoolwich Arsenal station from 12.01\nhttps://w3w.co/twig.looks.wizard \n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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SUMMARY:North London Peaks
DESCRIPTION:This is the plan\nMeet at East Croydon station from 9.15am \n=> 9.30am (approx) Thameslink train to Finsbury Park station \n=> train to Alexandra Palace station \n(where there are loos + a small coffee shop) where my seven mile “up + down” walk will start about 11am via \n1) Alexandra Palace (300 ft) \n2) Muswell Hill (330 ft) \n3) Parliament Hill (322 ft) \n4) Primrose Hill (213 ft) \nto finish at Cecil Sharp House’s bar (near Camden Town station) about 4pm \nKeith S
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/north-london-peaks/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T090000
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SUMMARY:London Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis is the most watery part of the LOOP (perhaps in more ways than one!). We follow the River Colne and the Grand Union Canal for much of the way as they make their way through and between lakes. We cross an aqueduct where the Canal goes over a river (very strange) and go under the new HS2 rail viaduct\, which is quite a sight/site (so I am reliably told). There will no doubt be many boats of character to see on the Grand Union (we may even bump into Robbie Cummins on his Naughty Lass and end up on the telly!?). Oh and there’ll be some Locks\, as you’d expect on a canal\, one with an 11ft drop. There are a couple of pubs along the way and a likely possible tea shop (but probably no pole dancing this time!).\n\nBut bring some drink and food along just in case\, and be prepared for some mud in places and on the towpath.\n\nIt will be possible to leave/join about half way at Uxbridge if wished\, and also a possibility to stop at Widewater Lock\, a mile and a half short of West Harefield for a bus back to Uxbridge if wished.\n\nBut…We may well get as far as West Harefield (near Harefield Hospital) where we catch a bus to Uxbridge Underground station and come back into a central London Terminal of choice to get back to East Croydon\, etc.\n\nMeet West Drayton Rail Stn in the main foyer (split into two adjoining parts\, but either part will do) at 10.45am\, ready to depart by or before 11am. \n\nA Travelcard Zones 1-6 is good for to-day at £11.00 with a discount card.\n\nA recommended route for you is: 09.07 from East Croydon (via Victoria\, tube to Paddington\, then Elizabeth Line to West Drayton). But do your own research\, as the advert says\n\nIf you encounter any problems getting to the start be sure to phone me\, and we can wait for the next arrival at 11.07am\, but only if really necessary please.\n\nIf a general consensus among yourselves\, prefers a half an hour later start\, then I am open to this BUT OTHERWISE we stick to the above.\n\nPaul 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.) \nThis 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 award wining audio visual experience\, step free access (a lift) seamlessly integrated within a Grade II listed station\, restored and celebrated heritage and more besides.  Likely even a Guyanese kitchen – Dionne note. \nPlaces include Beckenham Road\, Crystal Palace\, Surrey Quays\, Elephant & Castle\, the Outernet (what’s that?)\, Paddington\, Barons Court\, Hanwell and Victoria.  And others.  Not necessarily in that order and subject to variation. \nGeeks will hardly be able to contain their excitement\, so I am proposing an early (for me) start of: \nEast Croydon tramstop 09:15am   (to catch 09:27am tram towards Beckenham Junction.   So be prompt.) \nor join later: \nboard tram at Addiscombe at 09:34am \nalight / meet at Beckenham Road tramstop at 09:45am   (Bob Clare note) \nCrystal Place bus station 10:10am \nCrystal Palace rail station approx. 10.45am \nWe will incorporate refreshment breaks where we can.  We will likely have a lunch break at Elephant & Castle (either Kaieteur Kitchen Original  or Elephant & Castle – Mercato Metropolitano \nAnd end at Market Halls Victoria | Restaurant & Bar In London Victoria \nCheers \nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-of-london-2025/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T110000
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SUMMARY:Pepys Walk
DESCRIPTION:The three Pepys Walks we’ve done so far have been popular\, so we’re back for Episode IV – along the river to Greenwich\n\n\nWhere?\nAgain 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 hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will continue to persist in offering their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 5-6 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 8.5 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. Leaving opportunities will be more restricted than central London\, but there are connections to transport at Bermondsey (Jubilee line)\, Rotherhithe (Windrush line) and no doubt a selection of bus routes. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 11.09 East Croydon Platform 1 to London Bridge\, then walking a mile or so across London Bridge to Seething Lane\, where we start the walk proper. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 10.55\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt London Bridge station near the entrance to Platform 5\, from our scheduled arrival time about 11.30\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/garage.exact.improving\n\n\n\n\nOutside St Olaf’s church\, Seething Lane\, Junction of Hart Street / Crutched Friars\,  where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 12.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dime.waddled.owner\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish at Greenwich\, where there are some interesting pubs and a variety of ways to get home! \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pepys-walk-2/
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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Day at Gatton Park\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThere are cakes (yeh!) and refreshments available to purchase and the website says there is a plant sale.\n\nThe gardens are open from 12pm to 5pm\, so I suggest we meet at 12pm outside the house which is also the ticket office.\n\nTickets cost £6.00 if purchased online in advance or £7.50 on the day –  https://gattonpark.co.uk/visit/opening-times/\n\n\nHow to get there\nAddress: Gatton Park\, Reigate\, Surrey\, RH2 0TW\nBy car from M25\nExit Junction 8\, taking the A217 towards Reigate. After 400 metres fork left onto Gatton Bottom (signposted Merstham). After one mile turn right onto Rocky Lane. The entrance is on the right after a further 400 metres and is signposted Royal Alexandra and Albert School.\n\nThere is a big car park.\n\n\nBy Bus from Croydon \n10.56: 405 Bus from Park Street (stop KH) to East Surrey College \nWalk 0.7 miles to Gatton Park \nBy Train from Croydon \n11.12: Train East Croydon-Merstham – meet Barry at the station from 10.50. \nWalk 1.5 miles to Gatton Park \n\n\nIf you are driving and can offer lifts let me know.\n\nLet me know a few days beforehand if you are coming\, just so I’ve an idea of numbers\, or by all means turn up on the day.  Hopefully the weather will be okay – I will only cancel if the forecast is dire!\n\nLinda
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/snowdrop-day-at-gatton-park-redhill/
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SUMMARY:London Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hello All\, \nIt’s time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) again from where we left off last time at Donkey Wood near Hatton Cross\, just east of Heathrow Airport. \nWe will go as far as West Drayton\, about 8 miles in all\, taking in Cranford with the remains of its house (ha-ha and stable-block) and church (if open)\, Stockley Park and a stretch of the Grand Union Canal along the way (no locks on this stretch\, so no need to bring your windlass handle with you!). \nPlease meet me by 11am at Hatton Cross station (combined bus and u/ground) in the main hall (there’s only one) for an 11.15am departure. \nThere are many different opinions of how to get there\, so I am leaving it to you to decide how to get there! I think it’s all ‘6 or 2 threes’ in the end. I shall be going by the SL7 bus from Sutton leaving there between about 9 and 9.15am – I am going deliberately early\, and if there’s time I’ll go through to Heathrow first to make use of the facilities and then tube back to Hatton Cross. \nAn option from Croydon is the SL7 bus: \nWest Croydon bus station\, stop B3 at  9.22 \nDingwall Road / East Croydon\, stop E8 at 9.28 \nReturning from West Drayton will again be up to you depending on where you want to get back to. I shall be catching the Elizabeth Line to Paddington and u/ground to Victoria and so on. \nAnd while we are talking about Transport: I was not aware until very recently (and found out quite by chance a few weeks ago!) that the one day LONDON TRAVELCARD has been reinstated\, some time ago\, in fact\, but it wasn’t well publicised…almost as if they don’t want people to know about it. Depending on what you’re doing it’s much cheaper to get this card (especially if you are doing lots of different journeys on trains and tubes\, etc) and – if you use any discount card you have – it can be as little as £10.40! So go shout it from the rooftops!! Or am I just the last person to know about it?! \nI should bring some food and drink with you\, but there are shops along the way and \, I believe\, a cafe at Stockley Park golf club open to all. \nHave I forgotten anything? Date\, time\, place\, minor rant – that should do it! \n  \nPAUL. 07968 223589 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-walk-2/
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SUMMARY:Morden Hall Park - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we’ve had to postpone this event due to illness. It will be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/morden-hall-park/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204341
CREATED:20241222T182317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T011555Z
UID:6113-1737192600-1737219600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Architectural Walk\, London
DESCRIPTION:Hello all \nThis will be a walk visiting less well known buildings in London. \nWe can ease the meeting time at East Croydon to 9.40\, for the 9.49 train to Victoria\, then Circle or District line to Blackfriars (no direct trains to Blackfriars). \nIf you want to join us at Victoria\, let me know\, and we will be by the toilets\, leaving by 10.15. Or join us at Blackfriars station by 10.30. \nThe distance will be about 8 km/5 miles. You can bring a packed lunch\, but there will be a choice of cafes at lunchtime. \nWe will return from London Bridge\, about 16.00\, but no problem if you want to return earlier. \nWe have about 25 sites to view of different types and ages\, many of which may be new to you. I will only give a brief description of each one. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/architectural-walk-london/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241229T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204341
CREATED:20241218T232516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T215849Z
UID:6080-1735464600-1735491600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Amble - local walk
DESCRIPTION:Join copsers for a Winter ambulation around a bit of East Surrey on Sunday 29 December 2024.   12km / 7.5 miles.  Warlingham to Oxted.  Bus out.  Train back. \nMeet at the 403 bus stop outside Fairfield Halls at 9.40am prompt. \nWe catch the 403 bus to the end of its route at Sainsbury’s Warlingham.  Around 3pm to 4pm I expect we will reach the Wetherspoon pub at Oxted having walked over the North Downs.   Bring snacks for the way. \nThis is a link to the route in OS Maps all: \nhttps://explore.osmaps.com/route/24457363/20241219-cope-winter-amble?lat=51.282854&lon=-0.044900&zoom=11.8600&style=Leisure&type=2d \nRoute subject to variation. \nAfter around 2.5 hours and 10kms we call at The Bull Limpsfield\, for drinks\, (might allow you chips!  Even a meal if seems possible but I’m not booking anything).  Then a couple more kms to the Wetherspoons Oxted which is next to the station.  Optional stop there.  All sorts of dink and food available. \nNote there will be some muddy and steep paths.  Walking boots highly recommended plus sensible outdoor attire.  No jeans or trainers. \nOn the way we hope to encounter some North Downs Elves\, whom I am led to believe\, dispense mulled wine and mince pies on adventurous amblers on a Yuletide walk.   But bring some snacks and drink of your own as they are elusive. \n  \nAndrew \n07985 936953 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/winter-amble-local-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240901T211702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T021438Z
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SUMMARY:Walk in Edenbridge area ending with Mulled Wine/Minced Tarts
DESCRIPTION:Hello Copsers \nI will be leading a walk of about 7 – 8 miles from either Hever or Cowden\, ending up at Hever Towers in Edenbridge for Mulled wine and mince pies.  From Croydon\, you will need to catch the 09.23 train to Uckfield\, alighting at either Hever or Cowden – I will finalise the route depending on the likely mud levels (it will be muddy). \nAs we are supposed to be an Outdoor Pursuits Group\, please don’t turn up just for free food and booze – you have to earn it by doing the walk! \nPlease check your e-mails next week for final details\, also can you let Linda know if you are likely to attend. \nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-in-edenbridge-area-ending-with-mulled-wine-minced-tarts-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240907T142059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T090734Z
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SUMMARY:"Hidden Carshalton" Walk - POSTPONED!
DESCRIPTION:This event has been POSTPONED due to Storm Darragh!\n. . . because not only morning bus travel from the croydon area will be difficult\, but also Sutton Council are almost certain to close both Grove Park + Wilderness Island for safety reasons.  Consequently\, Keith will rearrange for a vacant Sunday in either late February or March. \n\n  \nFrom 10.30am meet for coffee 🍵  in “The Galaxy” cafe at \n78\, Carshalton High Street (which is opposite the Cryer Arts Centre) where you can get various buses from East Croydon\, West Croydon + Purley. \nThen a three mile leisurely circular walk via Carshalton Ponds\, the River Wandle\, Wilderness Island + ending up about 3pm at a pub in Carshalton. \nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n(which is always switched on) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-interest-walk-4-miles/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240919T220056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T083146Z
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SUMMARY:Reigate Christmas Fayre and walk in the afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE \nPlease join me for these events on the Saturday 30 November. \nIn the morning from 11:30 you can shop at Reigate’s Christmas Fayre organised by the Reigate Business Guild: Christmas Fayre – Reigate Business Guild. \nIn the afternoon at 13:30 please meet me at the Renewed Hope/RDO stall outside Hamptons Estate Agent at 6 Church St for a linear walk of 3 miles along the Greensand Way to Redhill\, taking in Priory Park and Redhill Common. This may be muddy in places\, so walking boots are recommended. There will be some uphill and downhill sections on the walk. \nPlease have your lunch etc. before starting the walk and be ready to leave promptly at 13:30. There will be lots of catering options at the fayre\, together with a choice of cafes and pubs in Reigate. \nTrains leave East Croydon for Reigate at 10:56 and 11:26. You can also get the 405 bus to Redhill and then get another bus to Reigate. There will be road closures in Reigate for the Fayre\, soparking may be difficult. Parking in the vicinity of St Mark’s church Reigate is possible and is just outside the controlled parking zone. \nWe will finish the walk in Redhill around 16:00. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/reigate-christmas-fayre-and-walk-the-in-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240907T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T181813Z
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SUMMARY:"Borough and Elephant & Castle" Walk
DESCRIPTION:An easy stroll\, no more than 4 miles\, finishing about 3.30pm. \nFrom 10am meet at East Croydon station =>10.20 train (platform ?) to London Bridge station (loo stop 🚻 only) where my walk will start via the Shard\, Guy’s Hospital\, the old Operating Theatre (optional visit) which is open from 10.30am to 5pm where the admission is £7 (concessions) + £9 (adults)\, Borough Market and “Crossbones Cemetery”. \nLunch stop at the Elephant + Castle’s Wetherspoons (The Rockingham Arms)\, the new “elephant park”” development with its “elephant springs” 💦 + then via backstreets to a “quietish” pub near London Bridge station. \nIf you have any queries or intend joining us later in the day somewhere\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n(which is always “switched on” !!)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-interest-walk-5-miles/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20241108T162036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T161736Z
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SUMMARY:London Loop from Kingston Bridge
DESCRIPTION:I shall be doing the next stage of the LOOP* this SUNDAY November 10th\, 2024\, continuing from where we left off at Kingston Bridge and hopefully getting as far as Donkey Wood\, not far from Hatton Cross. The route goes via Bushy Park\, and later follows the River Crane for much of the remaining walk\, with its remnants of gunpowder production (appropriate for this time of the year). It will be up to ten miles of walking\, but you can leave near to Fulwell Rail Stn (to come back via Clapham Junction) if you wish\, as well as about two thirds through by a bus service back to Kingston. \nCould well be muddy and wet in places\, but things are draining away and drying out after a few weeks of hardly any rain. Bring some grub and drink\, but there will be at least one cafe along the way. \nHow to get there:\nCatch the 09.13am SL7 bus from East Croydon to Kingston (Wood Street stop\, NOT the Kingston bus station). \nThis bus does not go from East Croydon bus station\, but from around the corner from the rail station in Dingwall Road\, stop E8 (literally 2 mins walk). Please be on the bus from there\, and I shall jump on the bus at Sutton (failing that I’ll wait at the WOOD STREET\, KINGSTON stop). \nI hope this is not too early – you caught a bus at a similar time last time without being aware of it (allowing for the trick of BST!!). \nIf we get all the way to Donkey Wood\, we shall walk to Hatton Cross\, where one can get the tube back to a terminal for trains to East Croydon\, BUT the SL7 stops at Hatton Cross\, so you may be better catching this and returning to East Croydon by this express bus service (the same bus you used on the way out\, of course). \n  \nPaul NEWBOLD – 07968 223589. \nNo emails on the day\, as I won’t see ’em till I get back! \n  \n*the LOOP is the London Outer Orbital Path\, a 150-mile-long foot trail around London following parks and green spaces\, rivers and suburban areas in an Odyssey where you never quite know who you’ll encounter or what may happen (a bit of a microcosm for life in general!).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-from-kingston-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240926T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T161806Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Walk with Pepys – Stroll 3 – a Night Out!
DESCRIPTION:This is the walk originally scheduled for 21st September but postponed due to sickness.\nWe were all so impressed with the Pepys Walk last December that we did a Second Instalment in February. If it’s worth doing\, it’s worth flogging to death\, so here we are for a third go.\n  \n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time seeking out the many places he went to for a good night out – of which he was an enthusiast. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will continue to persist in offering their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 3-4 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 5-6 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. As it’s in central London\, there’s plenty of access to public transport if you want to leave the walk early. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 11.15 East Croydon Platform 4 to Victoria\, then tube from Victoria to St James’s Park (District & Circle line) to save a bit of walking at the start. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt Victoria station from our scheduled arrival time about 11.33\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/gladiators.zooms.sweep\n\n\n\n\nAt the entrance to St James’ Park\, junction of The Mall with Marlborough Road\, where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 11.45-12.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/pool.shrimp.linked\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish in The Borough\, handy for London Bridge station and a couple of interesting pubs. \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sunday-walk-with-pepys-stroll-3-a-night-out/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240901T204833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T014045Z
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SUMMARY:Walk from Hever Station to Chiddingstone and Markbeech
DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station from 09.00 to catch the 09.22 train to Uckfield\, alighting at Hever. \nThis walk will be about 9.5 miles\,  and will start from Hever Station. It will take in Chiddingstone where we will stop for coffee\, then The Rock at Chiddingstone Hoath\, on to the Kentish Horse at Markbeech and back to Hever Station\, or  back to Cowden Station saving 0.7 miles.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-hever-station-to-chiddingstone-and-markbeech/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240917T201832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T173344Z
UID:5885-1727514000-1727542800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Loop (Nonsuch Park to Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path from last spring. This is a 150 mile long trail around London linking together parks\, meadows\, woodland\, rivers and streams\, and some suburban streets in a kind of Odyssey. \nWe shall continue from where we left off in Nonsuch Park and should reasonably expect to get to Kingston\, a distance of around 8 to 10 miles (with all the little add-ons)\, but it’s possible to leave at some points by bus or train\, should you wish to. \nWe shall pass the site of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace (nothing left above ground now\, of  course)\, likely make a short visit to the Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell\, and then largely follow the Hogs Mill stream/river path to Kingston. Kingston is a good place to finish before embarking later on in the year on the first part of the LOOP north of the Thames. \nFairly straightforward topography most of the way\, with no serious hills (as far as I recall!). \nBuses and trains back from Kingston – train via Clapham Junction\, or maybe better to get the SL7 express bus back to West Croydon. \n  \nHOW TO GET THERE!\nPlease catch a SL7 express Heathrow bus from WEST Croydon bus station\, stop B3\, and alight/get off at CHEAM VILLAGE\, THE BROADWAY. There’s a bus at 10.08 BST\, and I shall meet that bus at around 10.45 at that stop in Cheam. \nAlternatively\, you can catch the bus a few minutes later at East Croydon\, stop E8 in Dingwall Road. \nWe then walk across Cheam Park to reach the point at which we left-off the LOOP six months ago. (If you don’t mind I’ll meet you at Cheam rather than Croydon\, as it’s easier to get there from where I live.) One could get to Cheam by train\, as long as you get to that bus stop for 10.45 please. \nAny queries\, phone me. DO NOT EMAIL ME AFTER 11.59pm on Friday – I don’t have email ‘on the go’. \nBring your usual supplies\, but there may be one or two cafes and pubs along the way\, and certainly at Kingston. \n  \nYours\, Paul Newbold \nTel. 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-nonsuch-park-to-kingston/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
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SUMMARY:Saturday Walk with Pepys – Stroll 3 - a Night Out! - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Apologies all\, but due to sickness I’ve had to postpone this at short notice. I’ll reschedule.\n\nKen \n\nWe were all so impressed with the Pepys Walk last December that we did a Second Instalment in February. If it’s worth doing\, it’s worth flogging to death\, so here we are for a third go.\n  \n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time seeking out the many places he went to for a good night out – of which he was an enthusiast. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will continue to persist in offering their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 3-4 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 4-5 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. As it’s in central London\, there’s plenty of access to public transport if you want to leave the walk early. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 10.15 East Croydon Platform 4 to Victoria. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 10.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt Victoria station from our scheduled arrival time about 10.32\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/gladiators.zooms.sweep\n\n\n\n\nAt the entrance to St James’ Park\, junction of The Mall with Marlborough Road\, where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 10.45-11.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/pool.shrimp.linked\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish in The Borough\, handy for London Bridge station and a couple of interesting pubs. I’ll be shooting off to see the mighty Palace crush Man U (kickoff 17.00). \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pepys-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240603T120136Z
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SUMMARY:"NOW 90!" – our 90th birthday event\, Part 2 – Commemorative 'Ron's Ramble'
DESCRIPTION:Members\, past members and friends of the Club and their guests are invited to join us for an afternoon in the great outdoors to continue our celebration of COPSE’s 90th birthday. \nMore details will appear as planning develops.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-2-rons-ramble/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T204342
CREATED:20240703T163234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T151223Z
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SUMMARY:Repeat Upper Centre leg of "Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is another opportunity to walk the Upper Centre leg of the Green Spaces Challenge Walk. \nThis walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on those in the Upper Central parts of the Borough. \nFull details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come along and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day \nSun 11 August – “upper centre” – approx. 15 miles across the upper belly/mid-section of Croydon from Addiscombe to Addington\, Shirley\, Lloyd Park\, the town centre and as far west as Waddon Ponds.  See indicative route map below.  Note there is a mid-point / lunch stop where it is convenient to leave / join the walk.  And the afternoon section passes many public transport options if you wish to leave before the end.\nBring plenty of food and drink with you.  There will be limited opportunities to top up but at the mid-point is a Harvester pub – that’s Addington Village.  Where we can pop in for a drink.  Possibly a bite to eat if there’s time – but don’t bank on it!  Towards the end of the walk we pass through the town centre and therefore shops for refreshments top up.  Andy Thompson (“Mapman”) will be leading the walk (I hope to join at the mid-point.)\n\n\n\nThe Morning Section\nFrom Addiscombe Tram Stop to Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village \nStart / meet at Addiscombe tram stop at 9am. That’s on the Elmers End / Beckenham Jct branch of the tram.  Note the early start.\n\nThe Afternoon Section\nFrom Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village to Duppas Hill. \nWe will be at the Harvesters Cricketers from approximately 1pm and plan to set off  an hour later. This midpoint/lunch point is close to Addington Village (interchange) tramstop. \nEnding\nAfternoon cessation: the afternoon route (and morning to a large extent) passes a number of bus routes and a tram stops so you can leave the walk conveniently before its end.  But please ensure you inform Andy\, the walk leader. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four three walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 15 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four five six walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July: North\nSunday 11 August: Upper Centre\nWednesday 21 August: repeat of North\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday): Lower Centre\nSunday 1 September: repeat of Upper Centre\nThursday 5 September: repeat of Lower Centre\n\nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Circular Walk from Blackheath (visiting Greenwich Park)
DESCRIPTION:An interesting day awaits anyone who cares to meet outside the The Bookshop on the Heath\, (a book shop next to Oxfam on Tranquil Vale/ Royal Parade on the edge of Blackheath this Saturday morning at 10am\, (it is situated a short walk up from Blackheath railway station on the edge of the heath on a parade of shops looking out on the edge of the heath near the church). \nYou might choose to go via London Bridge\, if you arrive at London Bridge by 9am you could then catch the 9.11 train from there to Blackheath\, then walk 5 minutes up to the bookshop. Other routes are available. \nWe’ll walk across the heath and into The Royal Greenwich Park which contains deer and items of interest\, fine views and an optional visit inside the Royal Observatory and later return to the railway station after cup of tea time!  The distance will be no more than 4 miles\, returning to Blackheath. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/circular-walk-from-blackheath-visiting-greenwich-park/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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SUMMARY:Coastal Walk from Norman's Bay to Hastings
DESCRIPTION:We will follow the coastline from Norman’s Bay to Hastings\, a distance of approximately 13km. \nHere follows an outline of what is planned and what you need to do to join me on this walk if you’re interested.\n\nI will be going by train to the coast and will alight at Norman’s Bay which is on the same line that goes on to Hastings. If you would like to join me\, I will be at the front of East Croydon station at 9.45 and we will catch the 10.02 Southern train to Hastings that should be leaving from platform 3. You will need to get a return to Hastings which will allow us to get out at Norman’s Bay and to return from Hastings.  At the moment\, ticket prices with a railcard are showing up on https://uk.trip.com/ at around 18 pounds.\n\nFrom Norman’s Bay\, the plan is to walk along the seafront towards Hastings for a distance of around 9 miles.  The tide will be high but we should be able to pass along the beach. I have done this walk before but the tide was not high at the time. It is mostly flat though we will be walking along shingle for part of the way. If you do not wish to do the whole distance there are options for catching the train prior to getting to Hastings.\n\nWe will be passing through Bexhill on the way where we will stop to visit the De La Warr Pavilion which has three art exhibitions on over the summer. https://www.dlwp.com/.  Food and drink will be available in Bexhill and in Hastings but depending on your personal needs you may need to carry water and additional food.\n\nIf you would like to meet us at Norman’s Bay or elsewhere\, please let me know. The train will be arriving at Norman’s Bay at 11.30. You can contact me on the day by phone. My number is 0750 284 8808.\n\nFingers crossed for good weather on the 4th.\n\nGreg
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/coastal-walk-from-normans-bay-to-hastings/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Nothing on at the Hall!\nThe plan is to meet at 6.45pm – 7pm outside East Croydon railway station. \nWalk through Pàrk Hill to Lloyd Park then Coombe Gardens\, the viewpoint\, Heathfield and finish at Coombe Road tram stop for the return to Croydon. Total distance approximately 4 miles. \nIf you are delayed en-route please phone me (07403 808 007). \nNo need to book in now – If it is raining on the day I will wait as plànned and see who turns up. \n  \nPeter
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-stroll-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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UID:5556-1721556000-1721581200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visitors' Cycle Ride and Walk
DESCRIPTION:John will be leading the cycle ride and Ken the walk. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will start by meeting near the War Memorial\, outside Croydon Central Library on Katharine Street. \n Meet from 11.15am for departure at 11.30am \nWalkers will enjoy “A Wander Along the Wandle” (about 5 miles total)\, starting by tram from George Street to the Wandle Park stop and then enjoying parklands and ponds\, with their history to explore. \nCyclists will enjoy “A Wheeling Along the Wandle” (12 to 14 miles total)\, cycling from Croydon and making visits to Merton Abbey Priory Museum and Wandle Industrial Museum. \nThere will be lunchtime refreshment stops for both groups but you could also choose to bring a packed lunch and drinks with you. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will meet again about 5pm in Carshalton for an optional pub visit to end the afternoon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-cycle-ride-and-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:"Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk / Great North Wood Walk: North
DESCRIPTION:This walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on the northern parts of the borough. \nFul details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come aong and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day covers 14 miles and will visit 32 green spaces\, combining the morning and afternoon sections. \n\nThe Morning Section\n7.5 miles\, 17 green spaces. \nMeet 9.15am at East Croydon tram stop. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/making.gravy.point \n\nThe Afternoon Section\n6.5 miles\, 15 green spaces\, joining up with those continuing from the morning walk. \nMeet 1.30pm outside Woodland Café\,\n1451 London Road\nNorbury\nSW16 4AQ. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/risky.force.trails \n200 yards from Norbury station\, buses 50\, 255 and 109 pass by. \n(Attendees can come to Woodland Café or adjacent Affogato Café from 12.30; and phone Andrew on 07985 936953 / check WhatsApp twilight zone group.) \nEnding\nThe walk ends on Whitehorse Lane.  From where buses run to Croydon Town centre.  Or\, continue to Julie’s via two bus stops or ½ mile walk. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 13 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July\nSunday 11 August\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday)\nSunday 1 September.\n\nWe hope to repeat some or all of the walks during the week to enable as many as possible to participate. \nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk-great-north-wood-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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