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NOTICES
1) London Group AGM 22nd February 2023 at 18.30 The venue is the Meeting Room, Crown Court Church, Russell St, London WC2B 5EZ. We look forward to seeing you there.
2) The Capital Challenge - call for Marshals The event cannot take place without the commitment of volunteers and marshals. If you are able to help please let Marie know e mail: mheracleous@yahoo.co.uk
3) New Members Welcome to the following new Primary members: Rosanna Mackenzie, Jane Tyler, Graham Ayers,William Sawtell and Dean Bubley. Welcome too to the following new Associate members: Matthew Bassett, Carl Hopkins, Louise Francombe, Sue Davie and Christine Knill. Associate members please do share any walks you do in your local area either on the London group Facebook page or direct to me for our Out and About section of the newsletter.
4) Thames Valley Challenge Walks information. Our friends in the Thames Valley group would like to share information about their challenge walks, parking is restricted this year and they wanted to ensure we were able to register for a place:
- Oxon 20/40 , Stokenchurch, . The limit is 200 for this and 88 are registered at this time (opened 1 Feb) Thames Valley LDWA - About the Oxon 40/20 and for ENTRIES SiEntries Admin - The Oxon 40/20 - Event Summary. This event has always filled up even when the entry limit was 350
- NEW – Marlow Donkey, 1 October, Limit 100, will open on SI Entries for LDWA MEMBERS ONLY on 1 July and for others on 1 August Thames Valley LDWA - The Marlow Donkey
5) Elephant, Bear and Bull 100 Volunteers Required for this 100. A fun weekend with social walks, as well as supporting the LDWA flagship event. Further details are available HERE
6) Star of the Week Ron Williamson is this weeks star for his amazing, informative and interesting walk this week. If you have never been on one of Ron's walk try to when the next one comes along.
Forthcoming Walks (details are also on the website) here
Another Hatfield
Saturday 18th February 2023
Route
Meet at Harlow Town station (0858 from Liverpool Street, 0910 from Tottenham Hale, 0846 from Stratford (changing at Tottenham Hale), 0915 from Bishop's Stortford. There are six return trains an hour back from Bishop's Stortford to Harlow Town.)
A walk through the west Essex countryside, with highlights including the picture-postcard hamlet of Matching and Hatfield Forest, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 12th century. Ending at Bishops Stortford station.
Harlow Town and Bishop's Stortford are on the same train line, so buy a return to Bishops Stortford (unless you're coming from the Cambridge direction, in which case buy a ticket to Harlow Town). If coming by car there are three options. Harlow Town station car £5) or Showground car park (TL447106, off the A1019 Fifth Avenue) for £1.25, walking the short distance to the station at 0915. From the north, Bishop's Stortford station car park and catch the 0915 train
The lunch stop is in Hatfield Heath, which has pubs, cafes and shops. Assistance dogs only please
Contact
Peter Aylmer Tel: 07884 235784
Knockholt Round
Sunday 26th February 2023
Region / Area
Southern England / Kent
Start Time
09:01 (8:10 from Charing Cross)
Route
Knockholt Station
A circular walk taking in some local lesser known country paths within the M25. Approximately 1950 ft ascent
General Notes
Picnic lunch in Downe - where drinks can also be purchased. This is a joint walk with the Kent Group
Recent LDWA London Group Walks
Photos from 2 walks this week. The Harlington Circular led by Bola and the "A return to the Crosse Keys, second attempt" led by Ron. Too many photos to share here but there are more on the website.
An inevitable feature on a walk led by Bola
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Rural Parish
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Sharpenhoe Clappers
Photo: Gavin Fuller
Ready for the off
Photo; Barry Arnold
Best view of the Gherkin
Photo: Barry Arnold
It's a hedgehog! (also a classroom)
Photo: Barry Arnold
Don meets a Spurs legend - Ledley King
Photo: Barry Arnold
Mile End Old Town Border marker
Photo: Barry Arnold
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Property of the Week
Last House Standing
Photo: Barry Arnold
Previously a pub this house was the only property to survive the Blitz with every other home being destroyed. One of the 50 POI's shared with us on Ron's walk.
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