Barry's Blather - This week with London LDWA


Barry's Blather - This week with London LDWA
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London LDWA

NOTICES 

1)  London Group AGM TOMORROW  The venue is the Meeting Room, Crown Court Church, Russell St, London WC2B 5EZ.  We look forward to seeing you there.  More details are HERE

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 member: Sarah Younger.  Welcome too to the following new Associate members: Michael & Sandy Frean.  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. 

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

Forthcoming Walks  (details are also on the website)  here

Knockholt Round

Sunday 26th February 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region / Area
Southern England / Kent
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
17ml.
 
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
 
Contact
Helen Strong

 

Effingham Exploration

Saturday 4th March 2023

Event Type
Group Walk
 
Region / Area
Southern England / Surrey
 
Local Group
London
 
Distance
20ml.
 
Start Time
08:45
 
Route
Effingham Junction station KT24 5HJ. Start time consistent with a train arriving from the Guildford direction at 0832 and a train from the Surbiton direction arriving at 0836

The 2nd in the Station Walks series on paths and bridleways south across Effingham Common towards the North Downs, east along the downs and finally swinging north skirting Effingham, Little Bookham returning to the start via Little Bookham Common

General Notes
Undulating terrain at moderate pace. Please bring picnic. This is a joint walk with the Surrey group
Contact
Tony Cartwright

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent LDWA London Group Walks

A few photos from Peter Aylmer's enjoyable Essex excursion last Saturday Good to see such a large turn out of walkers.  More photos are on the website, including adorable bunnies. 

 

Easter eggs in grass

Matching Village 
Photo: Gill Struthers

Easter eggs in grass

Hatfield Forest 
Photo: Gavin Fuller

Easter eggs in grass

Just follow the one in front!  (Shorts in February!!) 
Photo: Jackie Burnett 

Easter eggs in grass

At the Start 
Photo: Gill Struthers

 

 

Property of the Week 

Easter eggs in grass

Glorious Cottage 
Photo: Gavin Fuller 

 

London LDWA - http://www.ldwa.org.uk/London