BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250116T161709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T105948Z UID:6176-1748678400-1749315600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T220000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250303T153638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153638Z UID:6275-1748981700-1748988000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Irish Evening - with Zoom! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/irish-evening-with-zoom/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250322T024812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T120159Z UID:6346-1749196800-1749402000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Southdown Way Camping Park - Hassocks DESCRIPTION:As many Copsers will be in Ireland (albeit returning on the Saturday) suggestions were sought at an earlier planning meeting for something to keep those of us not going to Ireland occupied the weekend 6th-8th June.\n\nThe idea is to have a simple weekend away\, close to Croydon which can be easily reached by train. The following campsite fits the bill :\n\nhttps://www.southdown-caravancamping.org.uk/\n\nThe campsite is1 mile from Hassocks train station.\n\nIt does have a policy regarding large groups but I have been assured that up to 10 people will be OK providing we leave any boom-boxes at home and generally behave ourselves. I assume that at most only half that number will be available due to the Ireland trip.\n\nThe prices are for non-electric grass pitches and are £10 per person per night for backpackers. This is a special rate for backpackers who must arrive on foot. No limit on tent size but the camper must be able to carry the tent. No cars allowed to receive this special rate.\n\nIf you wish to drive the price will be £38 per person for the two nights.\n\nBookings can be made up to the day before arrival. I suggest we collate numbers\, keep an eye on the weather forecast\, and then I can then make the booking a couple of days before the 6th.\n\nI need to be at the campsite by mid-afternoon Friday 6th to confirm the booking in person. Latest booking-in time is 6pm but I can book in anyone who needs to travel down later in the evening.\n\nIt would be nice to bring camping stoves and eat at the camp site and sit around and chat in the evenings but we can find a nearby pub for food if we want to.\n\nA very informal trip. I am happy to go even if if there are only a few of us. We can discuss what to do during the daytime Saturday / Sunday and what time we want to leave on Sunday to return to Croydon.\n\nAt the moment I have 4 expressions of interest. I can provide a foldable cargo trolly if it would assist with carrying some of the camping gear from the train station.\n\nThe route from the railway station is along pavements except the final 250 yards of Lodge Lane – postcode BN68LX (40 mph limit).\n\n\nLet me know if you are interested.\n\nPeter: 07403 808 007 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250303T153744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T120056Z UID:6277-1749586500-1749592800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Photo Walk Review DESCRIPTION:A warm thank you to those who joined the Take Better Photos event on 17th May. \nWe packed a lot in on the 7-mile photo walk; we learnt about leading lines\, negative space\, macro\, camera angle\, portraiture\, abstract\, and visual storytelling. It was a joy to see you all getting involved\, experimenting\, and working together. \nThe plan now is Part Two which will take place on Club night 10th June. Can the walk participants email your pics to me – up to 10 shots – by 1st June. I’ll combine them and present them on the projector. Do feel free to make any exposure/saturation tweaks\, however\, do not crop the photos – as this is fundamentally where we’ll likely learn the most in this session. \nWhilst we’ll be going through our photos we took on the walk\, Part Two could be a useful session for other COPSE members who also wish to learn how to take better photos. \n  \nMelenie \n— URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/photo-walk-review/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T173000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250322T023844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T121043Z UID:6340-1749922200-1749922200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Murder Mystery evening DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE \nI am looking forward to welcoming you all for an evening of Murder\, Mystery and intrigue and maybe even some sequins! Come dressed in your finest 1970’s studio 11 outfit! \nA light snack buffet will be provided. BYOB. \nMurder on the Dance Floor – An interactive murder mystery with music.\nWhen? Saturday 14th June from 19:30; \nWhere? St Matthew’s Church Hall\, Station Road\, Redhill; \nWho? Form a team or join one on the night! \nWhat? Buffet and soft drinks available; \nBYOB How? £10 adults\, £7 under-18s Tickets available now. 7 \nMore details here. \nTickets are available here – Adults £10\, children under 18 £7 \nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: Find Us – St Matthew’s Redhill. \nBest wishes \n  \nMargaret Philipson URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/murder-mystery-evening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250322T024537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T223956Z UID:6344-1749978000-1750006800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Hastings to Winchelsea Walk - 10 miles DESCRIPTION:  \nUpdate: The plan is to catch the 09.02 at East Croydon via Eastbourne to Hastings\, arriving at 10.53.  I will meet you in the car park at 11 am.  For anybody else wishing to drive\, park in the station car park\, it costs £3 I think.  Please let me know if you are driving.\n\nOtherwise\, you will need to get a day return ticket to Winchelsea\, the cost is £40 or £26.60 with a railcard.\n\nThe first half is hilly\, the second half flat.  The only opt-out is from Fairlight Cove\, just under 5 miles in\, where you can get a bus back to Hastings\, but infrequent times\, namely 12.55\, 14.55\, and 16.55.\n\nReturn trains from Winchelsea depart at 53 minutes past the hour\, change at Hastings.\n\nThe days are long\, so no rush\, there is a pub at Fairlight Cove after 5 miles where you might be able to get food\, but best to bring a packed lunch.  We might even be able to eat at the end\, but I haven’t investigated that.\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nI am planning the above walk\, it is 10 miles long (I can’t make it any shorter).  This is a shorter version of a route walked by Kate Humble on her coastal walks series\, though she walked on to Rye (allegedly).  From Hastings we go up the East Cliff Railway\, then follow the coast through Hastings Country Park\, Fairlight Glen (the dripping well)\, Fairlight Cove\, up the Royal Military Canal\, Wickham Manor (National Trust)\, Winchelsea (pub stop).  Then walk to the train station to return to Hastings. \nIt is time consuming and expensive to go to Hastings by train\, so I am looking for volunteers to drive and take passengers to Hastings. \nPlease let me know if you are willing to offer lifts or want a lift – you will need to depart Croydon at about 8.30 am. \ncheers \nTim URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hastings-to-winchelsea-walk-10-miles/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T220000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250303T153838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T110347Z UID:6279-1750191300-1750197600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:River Bourne: talk by Roger Packham DESCRIPTION:The Morris Dancing evening has been rescheduled for 1st July. \n\nWhat’s the Bourne?\n\nThe undiscovere’d country\, from whose bourn\nNo traveller returns\, puzzles the will\,\nAnd makes us rather bear those ills we have\nThan fly to others that we know not of?\n\n\n\nNope\, Shakespeare had no clue.\n\n\nIt’s actually the mysterious intermittent stream that flows from Caterham to Croydon. On the rare occasions when it rises it is said to foretell doom and disaster and was known as The Woe Waters.\n\n\nThis talk by historian Roger Packham (of The Bourne Society) draws on an extensive historic postcard collection to describe each of these parishes and to unravel the secrets of the mysterious Bourne.\n\n\n\nAnother riveting talk to enliven your Tuesday evening! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/morris-dancers/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250314T161828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T111449Z UID:6315-1750496400-1750525200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Bluebell Railway and Horsted Keynes - Rescheduled from 23 May - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:This event will not be happening on this date. It may be rescheduled later in the year.\n\nThe idea is to catch a train from East Croydon to East Grinstead\,  then the Bluebell Railway to Horsted Keynes.  Next we walk to the National Trust Gardens (not too far)\, have a look around\, visit the tea shop\, walk back to Horsted Keynes\, maybe have a beer\, look around\, make our way home by train.  However\,  I am being squeezed on both sides by other events\, so need to know if anyone is interested\, otherwise I will reschedule.  Please let me know.  Tim URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bluebell-railway-sheffield-park-and-gardens-nt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250520T122912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T120302Z UID:6444-1750534200-1750539600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Andrew's Choir Concert\, Euston DESCRIPTION:Andrew’s London’s Transport Choir and BT London Choir perform “Music for a Midsummer’s Evening” including Vivaldi Gloria and choir favourites – modern and classic.   “We’d love to perform for you.” \n15 minutes walk from St Pancras International (Thameslink entrance) via Brill Place\, Phoenix Road to Eversholt Street.   See Andrew for tickets – £8.50 in advance or £10 on the door. \nNo prior meeting place – please find your way to the church – see address below.  Speak to Andrew if unclear / any questions. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/andrews-choir-concert-euston/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Somers Town\, 23 Eversholt Street\, LONDON NW1 1BN\, NW1 1BN CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250322T025116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T180722Z UID:6348-1750588200-1750611600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:MI5 exhibition DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: \nThe current forecast is a sunny 29C\, woo hoo ! \nFrom The National Archives: \n“Explore the ever-changing world of espionage and security threats through original case files\, photographs and papers\, alongside the real equipment used by spies and spy-catchers over MI5’s 115-year history.”\n \nThe indoor exhibition might give some respite from the burning sun\, but there will also be plenty of outdoor activity there and back and in and around the riverside aspect of the site. Sun cream\, drinks and hats all worth taking. \nWith the staggered start\, it could get confusing. \nTRAVELLING BY TRAIN AND BIKE \nThe train+bike party is setting off from East Croydon around 10:30\, space on the trains permitting. The route is mainly traffic free along the Thames Path. \nTRAVELLING BY TRAIN AND FOOT \nThe train+foot party is due on the 11:06 train\, so we might miss each other at the start. There is a change to the schedule with an exciting rail replacement bus on the final leg so it now looks like this: \n11:06 from East Croydon to Clapham Junction\, arriving 11:15 \n11:24 to Richmond from platform 5\, arriving 11:39 \nThen rail replacement bus final destination Willesden Junction \n11:44 to Kew Gardens\, then walk to the site: Bessant Drive\, Richmond TW9 4DU \nWalking route here https://maps.app.goo.gl/CTWpzSbpiwpeJ9HP9 \nPlease could someone on the non bike route keep in contact with me so we can synchronise our mission\, spy film style? Seems there are multiple entrances to the site\, so we might need to coordinate by phone to meet up. The NA report that it can be busy at the weekend. \n“Planning your visit to MI5: Official Secrets? Weekends can be busy\, so we recommend arriving early.” \nBut then\, 12 noon might be early enough to beat the afternoon rush. \nLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday ! \nRichard \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n“For the first time\, MI5’s history will go on display to the public in a major new exhibition\, made possible through an unprecedented partnership between the Security Service and The National Archives.” \nEntry is free\, there is no booking needed\, might be busy. \nBy Train \nAssemble at 10:50 for the 11:03 from East Croydon\, to Clapham Junction\, change for the train to Richmond\, District Line one stop to Kew Gardens and finally a nice 10 minute stroll to the National Archives. \nBy Bike \nWhile we could ride there all the way (15 miles)\, and you still can\, the group plan is to meet at East Croydon at 1030\, take the next the train\, or trains\, to Clapham Junction\, then ride the remaining 6 miles mainly along the Thames Path. \nWeather and legs allowing we can work out the best return route. \nCatering services are provided by the “Maids of Honour Tea Room”\, so taking a packed lunch is optional\, with on site catering. \nhttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/our-cafe-and-coffee-bar/ \nThere is an extra bonus\, with a special treat available at the Archives\, the “Maids of Honour Tart”. “belief is that King Henry VIII rediscovered the recipe and either presented it to or named it for Ann Boleyn\, lady-in-waiting to his first wife\, Catherine of Aragon. The recipe appeared in the The Accomplisht Cook (1665)” \nWhile these tarts have a long history\, they are freshly made every day. \nHoping to see you on the day\, bike or foot. Hoping as always for good weather too. \nRichard \nhttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/opening-times/ URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mi5-exhibition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T220000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250617T173545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T173545Z UID:6537-1750790700-1750802400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Evening Stroll DESCRIPTION:This week we’re NOT meeting at the hall but going for a walk instead !! \nGather from 6.45pm at East Croydon tram stop \nTram to Beckenham Junction tram stop (every 15 minutes) \nTO MEET ME AT 7.30pm for an easy three mile circular walk around Kelsey Park with an option to go to O’Neills pub for drinks 🍺🍷🍵 at the end from about 9pm. \n  \nJust in case you haven’t remembered \, this is a repeat of one of Olga’s summer evening walks that she led in 2022. \n  \nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/summer-evening-stroll/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250613T233355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T125924Z UID:6518-1751108400-1751130000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Green Spaces Open Day DESCRIPTION:Visit this event in Croydon’s Central Library in Katharine Street\, find the COPSE stand and come to chat with us.  You can discover how our Club enjoys using our borough’s very many public green areas. \nClick the leaflet below for full event details. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/open-day-details-coming-soon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250626T130439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T130529Z UID:6623-1751122800-1751126400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Good News for Cyclists - Bike Marking in South Croydon!🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲 DESCRIPTION:Bike marking in South Croydon  \nA police session to improve the security of your bicycle.  This will be on the junction of Brighton Road and Selsdon Road\, by the benches near to Ledbury Road. \nExact location https://w3w.co/pigs.blast.album   One of our COPSE cyclists will be there to give information about some of our COPSE Cycle Rides. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/good-news-for-cyclists-bike-marking-in-south-croydon%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2/ CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T163253 CREATED:20250527T140505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T170633Z UID:6489-1751194800-1751216400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Country Walk - Capital Ring\, Part 2 - Falconwood to Grove Park\, with a Detour DESCRIPTION:Weather Stop Press\nWe’ve all seen the weather warnings and I don’t have to tell any of our seasoned COPSErs about hats\, suncream\, carrying water or any of that. I’m sure you’ve all studied and memorised the walking guidance at https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/policies/guidance-on-walking-cycling-and-camping/\, so you know what precautions to take. \nWhat I will say by way of reassurance is \n\nWe won’t try to break any speed records\, it will be an amble with plenty of stopping opportunities\nand\nIf it all gets too much on the day there are many chances to leave the walk early. We’ll be passing Eltham and Mottingham stations\, and I’m sure there are buses that will take you somewhere useful eventually\n\nSo come along and enjoy! \n\nContinuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Part 1\, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. Click on the map for full details of what the Capital Ring is. \n \nAccording to the book this leg is only a matter of 3.5 miles\, described by the official app as “gorgeous”\, but hardly a sufficient stretching of legs for the power walkers of COPSE. So we’ll be extending the trip to take in a visit to “The Last Remaining Tudor Barn in London”\, making the whole walk about 6 miles. The terrain is mostly flat on paths and tracks. \nThere will be feeding and toilet opportunities along the way. \nWe can return from Grove Park Station via London Bridge. \nJoining Opportunities\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.20 to catch the 11.34 to Victoria\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nVictoria station near Platform 7 for the 12.03 to Falconwood\nhttps://w3w.co/wool.mercy.bump\nFalconwood station from our scheduled arrival at 12.39\nhttps://w3w.co/pits.boat.perky\n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR