Andy Shoesmith has kindly offered to give away to club members his collection of more than 50 maps (UK and other countries). Andy can be contacted by emailing him at andy.shoesmith07@gmail.com
Most months Ron Williamson invites a group of club members to short walks including café stops and a pub at the end. The walks are midweek in central London or the Southend area . Please contact Ron if you would like to be on his email list to receive invitations to these short walks: ronwilliamsonuk@gmail.com
Forthcoming Walks
Wednesday 15th May 2024
Evening walk: Embankment to Paddington
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance
7 miles
Start Time
18:00
Route
Embankment Underground Station
Linear walk. Start from the northern exit of Embankment Underground Station & walk through the London parks & canals to Paddington Station by not quite the same way as the Capital Challenge
Start: TQ304804: what three words: mock.nearly.kite
Finish: TQ332817: what three words: weedy.valid.poster
Thursday 16th May 2024
An Ecclesiastical Extravagance
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Saturday 18th May 2024
An L2L Adventure: linear from Luton to Leagrave
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance 20 miles
Start Time: 9:00
Route
Meet Luton Railway Station 09:00. Take the 08:21 or 08:29 from St Pancras. Buy a return to Leagrave which is one short stop up the line from Luton.
We soon leave the town to the north east using parks & commons & some small hills. Tour of Barton Hills, through the village of Barton-Le-Clay, then Sharpenhoe Clappers, Streatley village, Sundon Hills & finish at Leagrave.
General Notes
Average pace of 2.7 mph. Picnic stops and woodland facilities only during the day. Barton has shops to top up on supplies. Very helpful but not essential to send your name & membership number in advance in case there are last minute changes to arrangements. Text or WhatsApp walk leader.
Start: TL092216: what three words: begin.young.looks
Finish: TL062241: what three words: rainy.topped.extra
Tuesday 21st May 2024
More Ecclesiastical Extravagance REPEAT OF WALK on 16/05/2024
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance
12 miles
Start Time
10:45
Route
Meet at Fenchurch Street Station main entrance
A complex meander in the square mile a test for your digital mapping Finish at Crosse Keys Wetherspoon close to Liverpool Street Railway Station
General Notes
An extended version of the 2020 London City Churches walk to include evidence of the long lost churches. The lost London churches project lists 113 C. of E. places of worship many of which are no longer in existence. The aim of today’s expedition is to visit the extant churches whilst seeking evidence of those which have long since disappeared from the London skyline. How many can we find? The aim is to reach at least 100 so do not expect an early finish. Prior registration by email is required for this walk which is restricted to 10 participants.
Start: TQ334809: what three words: rock.discrepancy.beam
Finish: TQ332817: what three words: wheels.winks.insect
Last week's walks
1. Wednesday 8th May: Evening walk: Historic Rotherhithe. Twelve members joined Godfrey for his 6.3 mile tour of the Rotherhithe peninsula.
Wednesday's walkers in Southwark Park Photo: Gavin Fuller
The City from Rotherhithe
Photo: Gavin Fuller
2. Saturday 11th May 2024: Cotswold Caper. 28 walkers joined Gavin on his circular from Kingham. There were club members from the Bristol and West, Wiltshire, South Wales and Heart of England groups as well as London.
Saturday's walkers at the Old Mill Lower Slaughter
photo: Gavin Fuller
And here is the mill and water wheel Photo: Gavin Fuller
Boat of the Week
Spotted on Friday
The Viking Neptune near Greenwich Photo: Jeff Golland
