Evening London Walk - 10 Stories Wednesday 29th September
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Southern England / London
Local Group
London
Distance
7ml.
Start Time
17:30
Route
Bank Station (outside of Royal Exchange)
An urban walk in London stopping for 10 Stories covering London's military history. Finish at the George pub (listed coaching inn) and home from London Bridge
General Notes
No need to pre book, just turn up on the evening
Contact Adam Pode
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London LDWA delayed 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Saturday 9th October
LDWA London Group is organising a walk to visit an oak tree that has been planted near Pitch Hill to commemorate members of the group who have passed away, such as Don Bolton, Kathy LoRaso, Sylvia Nagarkar and Ann Sayer. There will be three options:
1) Short walk from Peaslake (3 miles, leader Colin Saunders). Depart Hurtwood Inn, Peaslake approximately 12.30 (parking available nearby).
2) Medium walk from Gomshall (7 miles, leader Colin Saunders). Depart Gomshall Station 11.21 (train from London Bridge 10.21, Norwood Junction 10.32, East Croydon 10.36, Purley 10.44, change Redhill 10.52/11.00).
3) Long walk from Dorking (20 miles, leader Gavin Fuller). Depart Dorking main station 09.15 (train from Waterloo 08,24, Vauxhall 08.28, Clapham Junction 08.32, Wimbledon 08.40).
Everyone will walk together from Peaslake to the commemorative tree and on to Surrey Group’s toposcope at the summit of Pitch Hill, then return to the Hurtwood Inn for lunch. Pub meals must be pre-ordered by September 29th Please let Colin know your preferences via email: cswriter@btinternet.com. Meals can be paid for on the day. Menu below or at https://bit.ly/3nbmZuq
Menu Options
If you are unable to attend there may be a later walk from Gomshall and Peaslake to allow all to participate, please let Colin know if that applies to you.
Recent LDWA London Group Walks
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Happy Walkers Photo: Charlotte Minchell
Photo: Charlotte Minchell
Photo: Charlotte Minchell
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More Happy Walkers Photo: Ian Watson
Rochester Cathedral
Photo: Ian Watson
Historic Rochester Photo: Ian Watson
Some photos from Gavin's Berkshire Walk
Top 25 Pub - Sunday Telegraph Photo: Gavin Fuller
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Photo: Gavin Fuller
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Property of the Week
An addition to the newsletter is to feature some of the amazing houses we pass on our walks. This week's addition is from Gavin's Berkshire walk. Please do share yours for future editions.
Chocolate Box Thatched Cottage Photo: Gavin Fuller
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Out and About
A new section to the newsletter which will feature photos from "out of area walks" from members. This week's is a fantastic view from Pen y Ghent
View from Pen y Ghent
Photo: -Gordon Parker
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With reference to Julie's Jabber and the focus at times to a certain north London football club, it is fair to say this editors focus in that regard lies to the west. The recent London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea aimed to be the first net zero football game. Suffice it to say the home side indeed netted zero whilst the European champions scored 3!!