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24th Jul - 30th Jul 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 30 |
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24 Sat
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10:00
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Meet outside "Salmon and Bull" pub near Bethnal Green Underground Station.
Historic Bethnal Green. Walk with commentary. Coffee and toilets available. |
TQ 350 827
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25 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by road bridge near Epping Station.
Circular from Epping to "Mole Trap". This walk is for fairly fit and lively walkers - brisk. 20 min., drinks only, stop at "Mole Trap", Tawney Common. Joint with Epping Society. |
TL 463 017
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25 Sun
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12:00
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Meet outside Mile End Station.
Get Walking for the Games, Walk around Olympic Park. A stroll through Mile End Park, Victoria Park and particularly includes a visit to the Olympic Park. LATEST (July) - AN EXTRA WALK Run under West Essex Group banner by THE RAMBLERS (Thomas Moulton). See Ramblers Web Site for more detail (click on their logo in top left corner of this page). (Not sure dogs should be allowed with young children)! |
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28 Wed
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10:30
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Park in Westley Heights car park. (Take the small road to the right of the Harvester pub, the car park is behind the pub car park, toilets available). Take A127 to Dunton roundabout (Ford's Research) head South along Lower Dunton Road, left onto B1007. Car park is on right at top of hill.
Figure of 8 from Westley Heights. In afternoon we will visit the Dunton Plotlands (and museum if open). 10:30 start, am, 5 miles 13:30 start, pm 4 miles Pub lunch stop - food available. |
TQ 681 867
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29 Thu
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10:30
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Meet Aythorpe Roding Church. Turn left off the B184 at the "Axe and Compasses" PH. After 1/2 mile look for a narrow lane on the left leading to the Church.
A morning stroll in the countryside. Pub nearby at end of walk. |
TL 584 153
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Leisurely
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30 Fri
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18:30
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Meet Sewardstonebury (park in Hornbeam Road off Bury Road), 0.5mile North from Chingford Station.
Evening walk from Sewardstonebury. Possible pub stop halfway through. |
TQ 393 958
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Leisurely
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31st Jul - 6th Aug 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 31 |
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31 Sat
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10:30
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Meet Craners PYO, Common Road, Nazeing. From the South pass the "Sun" pub on the left - PYO is 300m on right. Park at far end.
Nazeing Pick your Own. Undulating walk with some local 'colour'. Tea and cakes or pub at end of walk. |
TL 422 068
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1 Sun
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10:30
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Venue details and contact details are in members' printed programme.
LINEAR: Soho Saunter. A zig-zag route through the back streets of Soho with a historical commentary. FINISH: probably mid-afternoon at Tottenham Court Road Station. Bring own food for lunch. • Booking essential, maximum of 20 places. • Click here for more information on the walk. |
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3 Tue
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10:30
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Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees.
Around Theydon Bois. Pub at end of walk. |
TQ 452 991
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4 Wed
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10:30
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Meet at the Boar's Head public house, Herongate which is situated on the Billericay Road, just off the A128.
Around Herongate passing Thorndon Hall. Pub at end of walk. |
TQ 632 911
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Leisurely
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5 Thu
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10:30
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Meet in the public car park behind the Miller and Carter Bull Inn car park.
FIG of 8: Hertfordshire Countryside. Includes Nomansland and the Devil's Dyke. Lunch in Wheathampstead where there are 2 pubs and the Teapot Café. Churchyard for sandwiches. |
TL 178 142
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7th Aug - 13th Aug 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 32 |
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7 Sat
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10:30
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Venue details and contact details are in members' printed programme.
Jubilee Green Way. A linear walk to Camden Town. Bring own lunch - pubs and café available. Numbers limited to 20, so please phone Reg to book a place. |
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8 Sun
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10:30
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Meet in Clayton Hill Park car park.
Clayton Hill Circular Walk. Scale Clayton Hill, pause to admire view then descend for chance of drink/ice cream at Hayes Hill Farm. Return via Fishers Green sailing club, climbing a different side of the hill to return to car park. |
TL 387 058
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11 Wed
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Wittersham to Beckley via Iden, Playden, Rye and Peasmarsh. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. |
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12 Thu
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10:30
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10:30 - Meet outside Buckhurst Hill Tube Station (Central Line) OR as we will walk towards "Roding Valley Nature Reserve" Car Park - TQ 430 943 (30 mins walk), Car Drivers can park there and meet up at 11:00 am.
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve. The walk in the Reserve is circular across meadows (sometimes boggy) and through woodland patches. This takes about 1.5 hours, but for those returning to Buckhurst Hill Tube Station, there is the extra 30 mins. walk. Returning at 1pm. Coffee break in centre of barrage balloon launching site. The Railway Tavern provide a variety of cooked lunches and a fish stall on Thursdays. Please let me know if this is of interest, so they can be prepared for us. |
TQ 418 939
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Leisurely
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14th Aug - 20th Aug 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 33 |
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14 Sat
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09:00
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Meet at Highams Park Station.
Through bits of Epping Forest. This walk will go past Highams Park Lake, on to Lords Bushes and Knighton Woods, to return eventually via Woodford Green. Note early start. |
TQ 386 918
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Leisurely
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15 Sun
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12:30
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Meet All Saints Church, Nazeing.
Afternoon tea and cakes walk. Spectacular views across Wartime 'Dummy Airfield'. • Please call me by Friday evening if you want cakes! TWO WALKS TODAY - See Below |
TL 414 069
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15 Sun
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The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path. 4th Leg Walberswick to Covehithe. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. TWO WALKS TODAY - See Above |
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18 Wed
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10:30
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Meet Dobbs Weir - public car park opposite Fish & Eel pub.
A Lee Valley Walk by River and Lakes. Lunch pub stop at Stanstead Abbotts - Jolly Fisherman. |
TL 385 082
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Medium
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21st Aug - 27th Aug 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 34 |
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Ridgeway Path. Princes Risborough to Nuffield Common. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. Joint with Redbridge. |
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22 Sun
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10:00
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Park by side of road 1/3 mile East of Upshire Village Hall by junction with Fernhall Lane.
Upshire and Cobbin's Brook. We walk to Epping Green via Epping Forest, Copped Hall and the Long Green. After lunch return via Warlies to view the new dam on the Cobbin's Brook. Pub lunch stop Travellers Friend. |
TL 421 010
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25 Wed
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10:30
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Meet Little Hallingbury Church.
Leg of Harcamlow Way (Circular). Along Harcamlow Way through Hatfield Forest to Takeley. After lunch return via Flitch Way, Bedlars Green and Great Hallingbury. Lunch at Takeley Pub. |
TL 503 175
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26 Thu
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11:00
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Venue details and contact details are in members' printed programme.
Cold War Spies and World War Agents. A walk in 2 parts - 4 miles plus an optional 1 mile with historical commentary. Bring own food for lunch. • Booking essential, maximum of 20 places. • Click here for more information on the walk. |
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28st Aug - 3rd Sep 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 35 |
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28 Sat
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10:30
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Meet outside the King's Head PH, North Weald.
Circular: North Weald to Ongar. A walk to Ongar via Greensted Church. 45 mins. lunch stop - pubs etc. in Ongar. |
TL 496 038
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29 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by road bridge near Epping Station.
Circular: Epping Station to Epping Green. New route via Orchard Farm. 20 mins., drinks only lunch stop in Epping Green. • Joint with Epping Society. • This walk is for fit and lively walkers - brisk. |
TL 463 017
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30 Mon
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10:30
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Meet Debden Station (Central Line).
Linear: Debden to Theydon Bois. Enjoy a Bank Holiday wander through some of our finest local scenery. FINISH: Theydon Bois Station. Lunch in Abridge, with pubs and cafes available. BANK HOLIDAY |
TQ 442 961
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1 Wed
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10:30
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Meet Thorndon Park Countryside Centre. Entry off The Avenue - pay and display parking.
Circular: around Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood. Easy, pleasant morning walk around an historic parkland. Refreshments should be available at end of walk. |
TQ 607 915
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Leisurely
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2 Thu
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10:30
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Meet High Beach - car park near Epping Forest Conservation Centre.
Forest walk to Bell Common and Copped Hall. Lunch pub stop in Upshire. |
TQ 413 981
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Medium
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4th Sep - 10th Sep 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 36 |
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10:30
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Meet Chingford Railway Station.
Family walk over Pole Hill and on to Connaught Water. Leisurely circular walk for all the family. Buggy friendly but could be muddy. Cafes available in Station Road. Phone for advice nearer the time. |
TQ 392 946
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5 Sun
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11:00
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Meet in car park opposite Royal Forest Hotel, Chingford, 9min walk from Chingford Rail station.
Forest Festival. A 2 hr. walk through the immediate Forest via Chingford Plain and Connaught Water at a leisurely pace. Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 398 947
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Leisurely
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8 Wed
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10:30
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Meet Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane car park (2 pound charge but free on local roads).
Hadleigh to Leigh via Benfleet. Hadleigh Downs, Benfleet Downs, Hadleigh Castle. Thames Estuary views and historic weatherboarded fishing village. Lunch at Old Leigh - pubs, cafes and fresh seafood. |
TQ 802 869
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9 Thu
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10:30
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Meet Epping Forest Information Centre, High Beach.
A search for the Lost Pond of Epping Forest. Lunch stop - pub and other irresistible places at High Beach. Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 413 981
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10 Fri
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18:15
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Meet Bury Road car park, 10 min walk North of Chingford Station.
Evening walk around Epping Forest. |
TQ 394 951
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Leisurely
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11th Sep - 17th Sep 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 37 |
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11 Sat
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10:00
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10:00 - Main Meet Loughton Station. 10:15 - or drivers can meet Nursery Road Car Park . A circular stroll around Epping Forest. No pub stop, but refreshments available at High Beach. Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 424 956
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Leisurely
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12 Sun
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12:30
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Meet All Saints Church, Epping Upland.
Afternoon tea and cakes walk. Lovely views, pretty countryside. Tea and cakes Please call me by Friday evening so if you want cakes! |
TL 444 046
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15 Wed
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11:00
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Meet at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and then we will get a bus to Woolwich Common.
Another short linear walk along the Green London Way. From Woolwich Common we will go through Charlton and the Maryon Wilson Parks to a stretch along the Thames. FINISH: return from Greenwich on the DLR. Please bring sandwiches and drink for lunch. |
TQ 437 788
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Leisurely
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16 Thu
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The River Blyth and Southwold. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. |
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18th Sep - 24th Sep 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 38 |
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18 Sat
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10:30
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Meet car park opposite Royal Forest Hotel, 9min walk from Chingford Rail station.
Sources and sites in Epping Forest. A forest walk to the sources of the Ching and Cuckoo Brook and the sites of the former High Beach Church and the planned 1873 High Beach railway station. Pubs and cafes at end of walk. Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 396 947
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19 Sun
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09:00
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Meet at junction of Forest Drive and Capel Road. Near Manor Park Rail Station and buses on the Romford Road, also bus available from Wanstead (Central Line).
Linear, Epping Forest Centenary Walk. FINISH: Bell Common, Epping (above M25 Tunnel). Nearest Tube 1.1 miles - Epping Station (Central Line). Lunch stop: Robin Hood pub, Epping New Road. Click here for more information on the walk, including approximate times on the route. |
TQ 419 860
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19 Sun
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10:00
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10:00 - Meet Chingford Rail Station to drive to Fishers Green car park. 10:40 - Walk starts from Fishers Green. Fishers Green River Lee Towpath Walk. Blind and visually impaired ramblers walk. 1 hour lunch pub stop. Helpers welcome or just come for the walk. |
TL 376 026
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22 Wed
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10:30
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Meet Little Hallingbury Church.
Circular: Leg of Harcamlow Way. Along Harcamlow Way in morning. After lunch return via Sawbridgeworth. Pub lunch stop at High Wych. |
TL 503 175
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23 Thu
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10:30
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Park in Orchard Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, which is off the A128 Ongar - Brentwood Road.
Morning walk around Pilgrims Hatch. The walk features ancient green lanes and gently undulating countryside. Pub available at end. |
TQ 578 958
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25th Sep - 1st Oct 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 39 |
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Isle of Wight Click on holiday image for full holiday details. |
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25 Sat
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10:30
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Meet lay-by by North of Butt Hatch Farm on B184, 1.5 miles North of Fyfield.
A circular walk to Matching via Black Cat. Lunch stop at Matching Tye - The Fox pub available. |
TL 572 091
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26 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by road bridge near Epping Station.
Circular from Epping to Upshire. 20 min., drinks only, stop at Upshire. • Joint with Epping Society. • This walk is for fit and lively walkers - brisk. |
TL 463 017
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29 Wed
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10:30
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Meet edge of cricket pitch Navestock Side.
Morning only walk to South Weald Park. Pub at Navestock Side at end of walk. |
TQ 564 974
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30 Thu
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10:30
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Meet public car park opposite Camelot (Miller and Carter).
Fig of 8 from Hainault Forest. 10:30 am, 6 miles - woods and paths to Lambourne Church. 14:30 pm, 5 miles - Hainault Forest and adjacent areas. Lunch stop pub available. |
TQ 478 944
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2nd Oct - 8th Oct 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 40 |
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Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees. 5 minutes from Theydon Bois Station.
West Essex 40th Anniversary Walk 1. Enjoy the longer of two rambles prior to the anniversary celebrations. Celebration by ticket only. For others, pubs and cafe at end. • The walk will be led by a founder member of the Group and is open to anyone even if not attending the celebrations afterwards. • TWO WALKS TODAY - See Below Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 452 991
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2 Sat
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10:45
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Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees. 5 minutes from Theydon Bois Station.
West Essex 40th Anniversary Walk 2. Enjoy the shorter of two rambles prior to the anniversary celebrations. Celebration by ticket only. For others, pubs and cafe at end. • The walk will be led by a founder member of the Group and is open to anyone even if not attending the celebrations afterwards. • TWO WALKS TODAY - See Above Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 452 991
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3 Sun
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Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path. 5th leg. Covehithe to Lowestoft. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. |
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5 Tue
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10:30
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Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees.
Around Theydon Bois. Pub at end of walk. |
TQ 452 991
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6 Wed
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10:00
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Meet Danbury: small N.T. car park opposite Cricketers PH.
Along and around the River Chelmer. North to the Chelmer; East before walking North to Nounsley. After Lunch return South back to Danbury. Lunch - pub at Nounsley. |
TL 778 046
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7 Thu
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10:30
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Venue details and contact details are in members' printed programme.
An East End Walk including Shoreditch and Whitechapel. The walk will include a visit to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and The Royal London Hospital Museum and Archives. Some historical commentary. FINISH: at Whitechapel Tube Station c 3.30 pm. Lunch - pubs and café. It is essential you phone me if you wish to come as numbers are limited to 20. |
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9th Oct - 15th Oct 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 41 |
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9 Sat
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10:30
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Assemble Nursery Road car park.
Southern end of Epping Forest. A morning walk in the southern end of the Epping Forest including Connaught Water. Pub at end of the walk if required. |
TQ 417 963
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10 Sun
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10:30
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Meet Sloane Square Station (District & Circle).
Linear. Thames' Bridges and Parks and Gardens. Linear walk over Thames' bridges and through parks and gardens. FINISH: Holborn Station (Central Line). Dry lunch stop. Joint with EFHF Group. |
TQ 280 786
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13 Wed
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10:30
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Meet at the "White Hart" public house Moreton.
More than Moreton. Pub at end of walk. |
TL 533 070
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14 Thu
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10:30
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Meet Roydon Station.
Circular: Leg of Harcamlow Way. Through farmland North of Eastwick and Gilston and South of Hunsdon to Harlow Mill Station. After lunch return along Harcamlow Way. Lunch pub stop at Harlow Mill Station. |
TL 405 105
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16th Oct - 22nd Oct 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 42 |
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10:30
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Meet lorry/car parking area, Ongar.
Circular walk from Ongar. Circular walk from Ongar via Stanford Rivers, Toot Hill and Greensted Church. Lunch pub stop at Toot Hill. |
TL 551 026
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17 Sun
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10:30
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Meet Lee Valley Farm car park. Follow B194 1.5 miles North of Waltham Abbey, turn left into Stubbins Hall Lane and right to reach the Farm.
Low water and high views. Walk includes the Lee Navigation, New River and Clayton Hill. Pub or café available at lunchtime. |
TL 382 033
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20 Wed
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Autumn in the Chilterns. Click on coach image for full coach outing details. |
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21 Thu
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10:30
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Meet Clatterford End. On B184, just South of Fyfield. Follow sign for Moreton and 100 yds. from the junction there is a turning on the left. Park considerately in that road.
Away from it all, with hardly any roads. An attractive walk in a gentle countryside pocket between Fyfield and Moreton. |
TL 565 067
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23rd Oct - 29th Oct 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 43 |
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10:30
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Meet Clayton Hill car park, Lee Valley Regional Park near crossroads at Lower Nazeing.
Lee Weirs and New River near Nazeing and Broxbourne. Route passes King's Weir to reach New River at Wormley. Follows New River past Broxbourne to Dobbs Weir and Nazeing Mead. Lunch - you may want to bring sandwiches. |
TL 388 059
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24 Sun
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10:00
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Meet at Navestock Side.
Figure of Eight from Navestock Side. 10:00 am - a 5 mile morning walk and 13.15 pm - a 5 mile afternoon walk. Lunch stop - no pub available, so bring own food. |
TQ 563 973
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27 Wed
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10:30
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Meet "Queen Victoria" PH car park, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois. We can park there provided we have a drink afterwards. Theydon Bois Underground only a few minutes away.
The Theydon Bois Walk. (Girls also welcome)! The walk takes us past the Gregories to Ivy Chimneys and back down to Jack's Hill and Theydon. Pub at end. |
TQ 453 991
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28 Thu
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10:00
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Meet Mill Green car park opposite "The Cricketers".
Ramble to Writtle. Lunch stop "Essex Camra" pub and tea rooms. |
TL 638 013
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30th Oct - 5th Nov 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 44 |
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30 Sat
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Meet High Beach (King's Oak pub car park).
Circular: High Beach to Waltham Abbey. A walk to the famous Waltham Abbey, 950 years old this year. Who would want to miss an event like that! Part of our amazing local history. Coffee and toilet stop. |
TQ 412 982
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31 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by road bridge near Epping Station.
Circular: Epping to North Weald Bassett. Will walk through flood meadows to Parish Church, North Weald Bassett. 20 mins., drinks only at "King's Head", North Weald. • Joint with Epping Society. • This is for fit and lively walkers, brisk. |
TL 463 017
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3 Wed
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10:30
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Meet car park near Galleywood, off the B1007.
Chelmsford Centenary Circle Part 1 - Galleywood to Broomfield - return by bus. For those of you who missed the 1 day saunter, here is the opportunity to do it in 2 stages: first semicircle is to Broomfield (Angel Pub). Although close to Chelmsford, the walk is essentially rural in character, including stretches of woodland and farmland. This is also Marconiland. Return from Broomfield to Galleywood by bus (frequent service); please bring covers/plastic bags for boots (in case of mud). Lunch - pubs and village green at Writtle. |
TL 703 022
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4 Thu
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10:30
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Meet Epping Stonards Hill Recreation Ground car park.
Thornwood and Lower Forest. Through Gernon Bushes and lower Forest to Thornwood Common. Returning to Epping over fields. |
TL 465 025
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6th Nov - 12th Nov 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 45 |
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10:00
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Meet Upshire. Park on sidewalk near "Good Intent" PH.
Circular: Upshire to Epping Upland. A round trip, mainly on good farm tracks with some lovely views. Finish about 2pm. 12:30 picnic dry lunch - bring snack. Pub at end (with good food!). |
TL 422 009
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Medium
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7 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by "Royal Forest Hotel", Chingford (park in car park opposite), 9min walk from Chingford Rail station.
Circular: Chingford to High Beach. A brisk walk to High Beach and back. |
TQ 396 947
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Medium
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10 Wed
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11:00
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Meet Golders Green Tube Station.
Along a spur and down to Westminster - shorter options. Walk to Westminster via Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, the Primrose Hill spur, Regent's Park, Mayfair and Buckingham Palace. DROP OUT: there are several stations (at 4, 6, or 7 miles) along the route allowing for early exit. Early 45 minute lunch stop Kenwood - café. Click here for more information on the walk. |
TQ 252 874
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Medium
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11 Thu
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10:00
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Meet Roydon Station.
Circular: Leg of Harcamlow Way. Along Harcamlow Way to Swade's Farm. After lunch return via Wareside and Herts countryside. Lunch pub stop at Wadesmill. |
TL 405 105
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Medium
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13th Nov - 19th Nov 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 46 |
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13 Sat
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10:15
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Meet Hertford East Station.
Linear: River Lee Towpath. Linear to Broxbourne Station along the Lee. DROP OUT: intermediate stations mean the walk can be shortened. Pub lunch stop. |
TL 330 129
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Medium
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14 Sun
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10:00
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Meet at Navestock Heath.
Fig of 8 from Navestock Heath. 10:00 am - a 5 mile morning walk 13:15 pm - a 4 mile afternoon walk. Lunch stop - no pub - bring own food. |
TQ 536 972
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Medium
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17 Wed
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10:00
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Meet in front of Ingatestone Station - car drivers can park here but will have to pay. Alternatively park in streets nearby.
Circular walk to Stock. A wonderfully varied walk which will take you across open country and quiet woods, through a superb village and along attractive lanes. Your route is punctuated by imposing old buildings which include Ingatestone Hall, a 16th century mansion built by Sir William Petre, who was secretary of state to four monarchs. Lunch stop "The Hoop" at Stock. |
TQ 650 992
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Medium
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18 Thu
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10:30
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Meet - Enfield Town Railway Station.
Circular: Enfield Town to Forty Hall. Morning walk beside New River (some pavements, some mud perhaps and some commentary). |
TQ 330 965
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Leisurely
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20th Nov - 26th Nov 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 47 |
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20 Sat
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10:30
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Meet in Garnon Mead, Gernon Bushes, Coopersale.
Epping Circumambulation. A walk around the outskirts of Epping. Pub available at end. |
TL 476 031
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Medium
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21 Sun
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10:30
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Park in courtyard area at friend's house called Taveners in Onslow Green, some maps have it as Hounslow Green! but road sign off the main road says Onslow Green.
A k(night) in the woods! Lunch stop "The Butchers Arms" at North End - food available but as it is Sunday so could be busy/Sunday lunch trade. Tea and biscuits/cakes at end of walk chez friends! |
TL 655 184
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Medium
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24 Wed
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10:00
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Meet Matching Tye Village Hall.
Matching Tye. After walk lunch at "The Fox". |
TL 515 112
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Medium
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25 Thu
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10:30
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Meet at Matching Tye outside "The Fox" public house. Park cars around Village.
Circular walk including The Forest Way. Lunch stop - pubs and tea room at Hatfield Heath. |
TL 514 113
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Medium
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27th Nov - 3rd Dec 2010 Walk Programme ... Week 48 |
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27 Sat
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10:30
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Meet in Nursery Road Car Park (NRCP), Loughton.
Circular: towards Buckhurst Hill. Morning walk, South from NRCP. |
TQ 417 963
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Medium
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28 Sun
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10:00
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Meet by road bridge near Epping Station.
Circular from Epping to Loughton. This walk is for fairly fit and lively walkers - brisk. 20 min., drinks only, stop at "Foresters Arms", Loughton. Joint with Epping Society. |
TL 463 017
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Medium
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The December to March programme will be published around November 2010 |
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