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Walks Programme

The walks below are shown in weekly tables running from Saturday to Friday.
They include reference to Coach Outings and Holidays, although there are separate links in the Index for these, and, clicking on the coach or holiday icon in the tables brings up the appropriate programme extra to the walks programme.
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Manuden to Rickling Green - 10.5 miles

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The Cricketers Arms - Rickling Green
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24th Jul - 30th Jul

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 30

Date

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Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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24 Sat
Jul

10:00

Meet outside "Salmon and Bull" pub near Bethnal Green Underground Station.
Historic Bethnal Green. Walk with commentary.
Coffee and toilets available.

TQ 350 827
L176, L177


Dennis

Leisurely
4 miles

25 Sun
Jul

10:00

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
L167
E174


Linda

Medium
10 miles
Brisk

25 Sun
Jul

12:00

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)!

TQ 365 825

020 7339 8535
thomas.moulton@ramblers.org.uk

Tom Moulton

Easy
5 miles

28 Wed
Jul

10:30
13:30

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
L177
E175


Ray and Jan

Medium
9 miles

29 Thu
Jul

10:30

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
L167
E183


Val and Alan

Leisurely
5 miles

30 Fri
Jul

18:30

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

E174


Val and Alan

Leisurely
4 miles


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31st Jul - 6th Aug

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 31

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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31 Sat
Jul

10:30

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
L167
E174


Linda

Medium
5.5 miles

1 Sun
Aug

10:30

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.




Pat

Leisurely
2.75 miles

3 Tue
Aug

10:30

Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees.
Around Theydon Bois.
Pub at end of walk.

TQ 452 991
L177
E174


Arthur

Easy
3.5 miles

4 Wed
Aug

10:30

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
L177
E175


Val and Alan

Leisurely
5 miles

5 Thu
Aug

10:30

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
L166


Josie

Medium
12 miles


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7th Aug - 13th Aug

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 32

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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7 Sat
Aug

10:30

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.




Reg and Madeline

Leisurely
6.5 miles

8 Sun
Aug

10:30

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
L166
E174


Linda

Medium
5 miles

11 Wed
Aug


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
Wittersham to Beckley via Iden, Playden, Rye and Peasmarsh.

Click on coach image for full coach outing details.




Julie and Len



12 Thu
Aug

10:30
11:00

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
L177
E174


Janet

Leisurely
5 miles


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14th Aug - 20th Aug

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 33

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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14 Sat
Aug

09:00

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
L177
E174


Julie and Len

Leisurely
6 miles

15 Sun
Aug

12:30

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
L167
E174


Alison

Medium
4.8 miles

15 Sun
Aug


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
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




Barry B



18 Wed
Aug

10:30

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
L166
E174


Sue B

Medium
10.5 miles


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21st Aug - 27th Aug

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 34

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
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21 Sat
Aug


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
Ridgeway Path.
Princes Risborough to Nuffield Common.


Click on coach image for full coach outing details.
Joint with Redbridge.




John F



22 Sun
Aug

10:00

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
L167
E174


Peter

Medium
11 miles

25 Wed
Aug

10:30

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
L167
E183


Jackie and Alastair

Medium
12 miles

26 Thu
Aug

11:00

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.




Pat

Leisurely
5 miles


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28st Aug - 3rd Sep

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 35

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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28 Sat
Aug

10:30

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
L167
E174 E183


Mara

Medium
10 miles

29 Sun
Aug

10:00

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
L167
E174


Rodney

Medium
9 miles
Brisk

30 Mon
Aug

10:30

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
L167 L177
E174


John J

Medium
7.5 miles

1 Wed
Sep

10:30

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
L177
E175


Cynthia and Keith

Leisurely
5 miles

2 Thu
Sep

10:30

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
L177
E174


Alastair and Jackie

Medium
9 miles


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4th Sep - 10th Sep

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 36

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

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4 Sat
Sep

10:30

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
L177
E174


Cynthia and Keith

Easy
3 miles

5 Sun
Sep

11:00

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
L177
E174


Richard I

Leisurely
3.5 miles

8 Wed
Sep

10:30

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
L178
E175


Susan D

Medium
10.5 miles

9 Thu
Sep

10:30

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
L167 L177
E174


Mike

Medium
6 miles

10 Fri
Sep

18:15

Meet Bury Road car park, 10 min walk North of Chingford Station.
Evening walk around Epping Forest.

TQ 394 951
L167 L177
E174


Joyce and Mike

Leisurely
4.5 miles


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11th Sep - 17th Sep

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 37

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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11 Sat
Sep

10:00
10:15

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
L167 L177
E174


Ross

Leisurely
5 miles

12 Sun
Sep

12:30

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
L167
E174


Alison

Medium
4.8 miles

15 Wed
Sep

11:00

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
L177


Joyce

Leisurely
6 miles

16 Thu
Sep


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
The River Blyth and Southwold.

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Robin




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18th Sep - 24th Sep

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 38

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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18 Sat
Sep

10:30

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.
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TQ 396 947
L177
E174


John F

Leisurely
5 miles

19 Sun
Sep

09:00

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

E174


Mike

Medium
15 miles

19 Sun
Sep

10:00
10:40

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
L166
E174


Tony

Easy
7 miles

22 Wed
Sep

10:30

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
L167
E183


Joyce and Mike

Medium
10 miles

23 Thu
Sep

10:30

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
L167 L177
E175


John J

Medium
5.5 miles


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25th Sep - 1st Oct

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 39

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Leaving Time

Start Point
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Lunch / Refreshment
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25 Sat
Sep


Click for Holidays Programme THE START OF A WALKING HOLIDAY
Isle of Wight

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25 Sat
Sep

10:30

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
L167
E183


Peter

Medium
10 miles

26 Sun
Sep

10:00

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
L167
E174


Cecilia

Medium
9 miles

29 Wed
Sep

10:30

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
L167 L177
E175


Peter

Medium
5 miles

30 Thu
Sep

10:30
14:30

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
L167
E174


Roger G

Medium
11 miles


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2nd Oct - 8th Oct

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 40

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Leaving Time

Start Point
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2 Sat
Oct

10:00

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
L167
E174


John J

Medium
6 miles

2 Sat
Oct

10:45

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
L167
E174


Roger G

Leisurely
3.5 miles

3 Sun
Oct


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path. 5th leg.
Covehithe to Lowestoft.


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Mike and Joyce



5 Tue
Oct

10:30

Theydon Bois Avenue of Trees.
Around Theydon Bois.
Pub at end of walk.

TQ 452 991
L177
E174


Arthur

Easy
3.5 miles

6 Wed
Oct

10:00

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
L167
E183


Bob

Medium
13 miles

7 Thu
Oct

10:30

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.




Richard I

Leisurely
4.5 miles


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9th Oct - 15th Oct

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 41

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
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Lunch / Refreshment
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9 Sat
Oct

10:30

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
L167
E174


Hazel

Medium
6 miles

10 Sun
Oct

10:30

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
L176


Ken C

Medium
7 miles

13 Wed
Oct

10:30

Meet at the "White Hart" public house Moreton.
More than Moreton.
Pub at end of walk.

TL 533 070
L167
E183


Val and Alan

Leisurely
6 miles

14 Thu
Oct

10:30

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
L167
E194


John F

Medium
11.5 miles


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16th Oct - 22nd Oct

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 42

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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16 Sat
Oct

10:30

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
L167
E183


Ann

Medium
8 miles

17 Sun
Oct

10:30

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
L166
E174


John J

Medium
9.5 miles

20 Wed
Oct


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
Autumn in the Chilterns.

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John J



21 Thu
Oct

10:30

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
L167
E183


John R

Medium
5.5 miles


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23rd Oct - 29th Oct

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 43

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Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
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23 Sat
Oct

10:30

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
L166
E174


Roger G

Leisurely
6 miles

24 Sun
Oct

10:00
13:15

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
L167 L177
E175


Ron L

Medium
10 miles

27 Wed
Oct

10:30

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
L167 L177
E174


Chris R

Medium
5.5 miles

28 Thu
Oct

10:00

Meet Mill Green car park opposite "The Cricketers".
Ramble to Writtle.
Lunch stop "Essex Camra" pub and tea rooms.

TL 638 013
L167
E183


Ross

Medium
12.5 miles


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30th Oct - 5th Nov

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 44

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30 Sat
Oct

10:00

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
L167 L177
E174


Dennis

Leisurely
4 miles

31 Sun
Oct

10:00

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
L167
E174


Ray and Jan

Medium
10 miles
Brisk

3 Wed
Nov

10:30

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
L167
E183


Richard I

Medium
10 miles

4 Thu
Nov

10:30

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
L167
E174


Roger G

Leisurely
5 miles


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6th Nov - 12th Nov

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 45

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6 Sat
Nov

10:00

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
L167
E174


Chris R

Medium
7 miles

7 Sun
Nov

10:00

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
L177
E174


Cecilia

Medium
7 miles
Brisk

10 Wed
Nov

11:00

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.
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TQ 252 874
L176


John F

Medium
9 miles

11 Thu
Nov

10:00

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
L167
E194


Joyce and Mike

Medium
10.75 miles


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13th Nov - 19th Nov

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 46

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13 Sat
Nov

10:15

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
L166
E174


Peter

Medium
9 miles

14 Sun
Nov

10:00
13:15

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
L167 L177
E175


Ron L

Medium
9 miles

17 Wed
Nov

10:00

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
L167 L177
E175


Julie and Len

Medium
11.2 miles

18 Thu
Nov

10:30

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
L166
E173


Judy

Leisurely
5 miles


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20th Nov - 26th Nov

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 47

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20 Sat
Nov

10:30

Meet in Garnon Mead, Gernon Bushes, Coopersale.
Epping Circumambulation. A walk around the outskirts of Epping.
Pub available at end.

TL 476 031
L167
E174


Ray and Jan

Medium
6 miles

21 Sun
Nov

10:30

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
L167
E183


Chris M

Medium
9.5 miles

24 Wed
Nov

10:00

Meet Matching Tye Village Hall.
Matching Tye.
After walk lunch at "The Fox".

TL 515 112
L167
E183


Ross

Medium
6 miles

25 Thu
Nov

10:30

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
L167
E183


Val and Alan

Medium
9 miles


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27th Nov - 3rd Dec

2010 Walk Programme ... Week 48

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27 Sat
Nov

10:30

Meet in Nursery Road Car Park (NRCP), Loughton.
Circular: towards Buckhurst Hill. Morning walk, South from NRCP.

TQ 417 963
L167
E174


Angela

Medium
6 miles

AGM - 2 O'Clock PM.
To be held at United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, Chingford.

Committee nominations by 8th November!
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28 Sun
Nov

10:00

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
L167
E174


Bola

Medium
10 miles
Brisk

The December to March programme will be published around November 2010