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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.
Further, a walk may have more information usually in a 'pdf' file obtained by clicking on 'Click here'.

All walks have a leader who has a map or just knows the way.

Ensure you familarise yourself with the following:
• Reminders
• Venue abbreviations used in walks programme
• Walk Codes
• Grid References

If you are still unclear where the start is ring John Francis (020 8527 3938)


ESSEX - Primrose Promenade

Click here For a plane (parked by a house),
and mini and full size steam engines at the pub (0.4 Mb)
Click here For larger picture of primroses (1.5 Mb)

Thames Source
7.5 mile Walk - Pleshey to Broad's Green
April 2009

Some useful links for travelling and for finding a lunch-time pub are:

Click it - Link to National Rail Enquiries Click it - Link to Transport for London Click it - Link to UK Businesses .. including pubs

Click on the logos to access them.

MULTIMAP CHANGES
Map Style
Multimap have improved their maps but the map produced from clicking on the Grid Reference may not be an OS one.
If you get "Map" and a Chevron ">" on your map click the chevron and you can choose a Tele Atlas or an OS map as pictured above by clicking on the words (Tele Atlas or Ordnance Survey).
I'll have to study this more to understand the full ramifications of multimaps improved service.
For further reading click on Multimap's (Help and Support) "FAQ", then under "Search Tips" click on "Ordnance Survey maps on the new Multimap site".

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TURKEY HOLIDAY
OLU DENIZ
May 4th to May 11th
PHOTOS

 The Olu Deniz Photos as taken by our leader Robin (of HF holidays) have been put on the Picasa Web Site.
You can view the photos as a slide show, or download them, or print any that you want.
Robin looks forward to seeing West Essex members on other HF holidays in the future.

CLICK HERE
FOR PHOTOS


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27th June - 3rd July

2009 Walk Programme ... Week 26

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

Grid Ref ...
.. click for map
OS Maps

Contact
Leader

Grade
Distance
Pace

Click here for - advice on column content

27 Sat
Jun

10:30

Richmond Station (Rail and District Line).
Capital Ring, 5th Leg, Richmond to Greenford. A Linear Walk, Finishing at Greenford Station (Rail and Central Line).
Lunch at Hanwell.
Click here for more information on the walk.

TQ 180 751


Reg

Medium
9 miles

28 Sun
Jun

12:30

Meet Aythorpe Roding Village Hall (please car share).
Aythorpe Roding Windmill Tea Walk. Easy walking, no stiles, culminating in a visit to the largest remaining Post Mill in Essex.
Tea + Cakes in the Village Hall.
• Joint with Redbridge.
• Please ring my mobile by 9 pm (Saturday prior to walk) so caterers can get idea of numbers.
• Click here for more information on the walk.
• 2 walks today; see below.

TL 592 151

E183


Alison

Leisurely
4.5 miles

28 Sun
Jun

10:00

Meet by Road Bridge near Epping Station.
Circular from Epping to Gernon Bushes. This walk is for fairly fit and lively walkers - brisk.
20 min, drinks only, stop at Garnon Bushes.
• Joint with Epping Society.
2 walks today; see above.

TL 463 017
L167
E174


Eve

Medium
9 miles
Brisk

1 Wed
Jul

10:30

Meet Car Park opposite Royal Forest Hotel, 12 min walk from Chingford Rail Station.
The Forest Ridges, Loughton Camp and Connaught Water.
Lunch stop: Pubs and cafes at High Beach
Joint walk with the Chelmer and Blackwater Group.

TQ 396 947
L177
E174


John F

Medium
11 miles

2 Thu
Jul

10:30

Meet Car Park opposite Royal Forest Hotel, 12 min walk from Chingford Rail Station.
Only just in the Forest. A walk following a less common route through the edges of the Forest. A couple of short but quite steep hills.

TQ 396 947
L177
E174


John R

Medium
4.75 miles
Leisurely

3 Fri
Jul

18:30

Meet Chingford Rail Station.
Evening Walk through the Forest to the "Robin Hood" pub. Through the Forest away from rides as far as possible.
20 mins. at "Robin Hood".

TQ 392 946
L177
E 174


Mike W

Medium
5 miles


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4th July - 10th July

2009 Walk Programme ... Week 27

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

Grid Ref ...
.. click for map
OS Maps

Contact
Leader

Grade
Distance
Pace

Click here for - advice on column content

4 Sat
Jul

10:00

Meet Hawkey Hall Car Park, Woodford Green (parking free on Saturdays). Buses 20, 179.
Mid-Summer forest and suburban walk. This walk will take in Knighton Woods and pond, the Roding Valley, and much of Epping Forest, with limited road walking.
Lunch stop (after 5 miles) at "The Warren Wood" pub.

TQ 402 919

E174


Jean and Mike M

Medium
8 miles

5 Sun
Jul

10:30

Meet Rickling Green, near Cricket ground.
Rickling Green to Manuden and return. Route goes past Little London, Mallows Green and Clatter End to Manuden. Return via Harcamlow Way.
45 min pub lunch stop at Manuden.

TL 511 299

E195


Mike W

Medium
11 miles

7 Tue
Jul

10:30

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

TQ 452 991
L167
E174


Arthur

Easy
3.5 miles

8 Wed
Jul

10:30
14:00

Meet Ongar Free Lorry Park opposite "Two Brewers".
Figure of 8. History around Ongar. AM: 6 miles.Greenstead Church, Tolpuddle Martyr Cottages and return via Toot Hill. PM: Start at 14:00. 6 miles. David Livingstone, Ongar Church, Ongar Castle, High Ongar, Norton Mandeville and return.
Lunch stop: Pubs and cafes Ongar.

TL 551 026
L167
E183


John F

Medium
12 miles

9 Thu
Jul


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
Clivedon Reach and Clivedon NT House.

Click on coach image for full coach outing details.




Sue and John F



10 Fri
Jul

19:00

Meet Jack's Hill Car Park (first one on left coming from Wake's Arms roundabout) on B172.
Evening Walk through Epping Forest. Walk North and then South of B172 in the Forest.
Drink at "Sixteen String Jack" pub at end.

TQ 436 996

E174


Chris M

Medium
4.5 miles


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11th July - 17th July

2009 Walk Programme ... Week 28

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

Grid Ref ...
.. click for map
OS Maps

Contact
Leader

Grade
Distance
Pace

Click here for - advice on column content

11 Sat
Jul

10:30

Meet at junction of High Road North Weald and Station Road (near "King's Head" pub).
North Weald to Moreton and back.
45 mins. lunch stop - pubs available at Moreton.

TL 495 038

E174


Mara

Medium
9 miles

12 Sun
Jul


Click for Coach Outings Programme A COACH OUTING
The Oxfordshire Way, 3rd Leg, Wootton Door to Islip.

Click on coach image for full coach outing details.




Joyce



15 Wed
Jul

10:30

Meet Village Hall car park Doddinghurst.
Walk through interesting wooded areas and large undulating fields. Walk via Stondon Massey to Blackmore - large green and many old buildings.
Pub stop.

TQ 589 990
L177
E175


David

Medium
9 miles

16 Thu
Jul

10:30

Meet "The Sun" PH, Broadley Common (Park at far end of car park, not in front of pub).
A walk around Nazeing.
Pub at end of walk.

TL 420 066

E174


Val and Alan

Leisurely
5 miles


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18th July - 24th July

2009 Walk Programme ... Week 29

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

Grid Ref ...
.. click for map
OS Maps

Contact
Leader

Grade
Distance
Pace

Click here for - advice on column content

18 Sat
Jul

10:30

Venue details and contact details are in members' printed programme.
Streets, Park and Canal - London walk. A Linear Walk, Drop out possible at Camden Lock - 5.5 miles, Finishing at the Angel. Historical commentary.
Lunch stop Regent's Park.
• Booking essential, maximum of 20 places.
• Click here for more information on the walk.




Pat

Leisurely
7.25 miles

19 Sun
Jul

12:30

Meet St, Margaret's Church,Stanford Rivers. Park on grass outside Church.
Stanford Rivers Church Tea Walk. Enjoy a leisurely walk followed by savoury rolls (specially made for us), homemade cakes and tea at this little Church in beautifully tranquil surroundings.
Tea and cakes at end.
• Joint with Redbridge.
• Please ring my mobile by 9 pm (Saturday prior to walk) so caterers can get idea of numbers.
• Click here for more information on the walk.

TL 533 008

E183


Alison

Leisurely
4.5 miles

22 Wed
Jul

10:30

Meet High Ongar Bridge.
Circular walk, part of Essex Way towards Fyfield.
Pubs at end of walk.

TL 560 041

E183


Barry G

Leisurely
5.5 miles

23 Thu
Jul

10:30

Meet Ferny Hill on Hadley Road in the double lay-by opposite the Obelisk. There is another lay-by 100 yards West and a car park in Trent Park, 1/4mile East.
Meadows and Woods in Hertfordshire.
Lunch stop Northaw - 2 pubs and a Churchyard.

TQ 285 982
L166
E173


Josie

Medium
11 miles

24 Fri
Jul

19:00

Meet at "Sixteen String Jack" PH, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois. Park cars in nearby streets.
Evening Walk mainly in forest.
Pub at end of walk.

TQ 444 993

E174


Val and Alan

Leisurely
4 miles


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25th July - 31st July

2009 Walk Programme ... Week 30

Date

Leaving Time

Start Point
Walk Details
Lunch / Refreshment
Other Information

Grid Ref ...
.. click for map
OS Maps

Contact
Leader

Grade
Distance
Pace

Click here for - advice on column content

25 Sat
Jul

10:30

Greenford Station (Rail and Central Line).
Capital Ring, 6th leg, Greenford to Hendon. A Linear walk Finishing at Hendon Rail Station.
Lunch at South Kenton.
Click here for more information on the walk.

TQ 148 839


Reg

Medium
11.5 miles

26 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, at "Mole Trap", Tawney Common.
Joint with Epping Society.

TL 463 017
L167
E174


Linda

Medium
10 miles
Brisk

29 Wed
Jul

11:00

Meet New Malden Rail Station (SouthWest trains from Waterloo).
Beverley Brook Walk. A Linear walk, for a shorter walk there is a bus link at Richmond Park to Richmond Station, Finishing at Putney. This walk of 6.5 miles with a link of 3/4mile at beginning and end of Walk, follows the Beverley Brook through Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and Barnes Common to the Thames upstream - West of Putney.
Lunch at Richmond Park café.

TQ 214 686


Alan and Val

Medium
7.25 miles

30 Thu
Jul

10:30

Meet Craner's Pick your Own (PYO), Common Road, Nazeing. From South, pass "Sun" pub on left, PYO is 300m on right. Park in PYO.
Nazeing and Bumbles Green. Undulating walk with some local 'colour'.
PYO, tea and cakes, + pub at end of walk.

TL 422 068
L167
E174


Linda

Medium
5.5 miles

The August to November programme will be published around July 2009