A warm welcome to the following new associate members: Elizabeth Nissan and John Reardon.
Forthcoming Walks
Tuesday 18th June 2024
Art on the Wharf. A midweek daytime walk
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance
9 miles
Start Time
11:00
Route
Meet Custom House Station (exit for Excel).
Through Docklands before an extensive exploration of the Canary Wharf development as we follow the art trial. Canary Wharf is home to London’s largest collection of outdoor public art. The collection of almost 100 pieces is a mix of stand-alone sculptures & integrated architectural works. There are many stops & starts today so may not be suitable for all. Alfresco lunch & a visit to The Ledger Building at the end before finishing at Canary Wharf station
General Notes
Restricted to 12 walkers so please book a place in advance.
Start: TQ406809: what three words: young.alone.chef
Finish: TQ374803: what three words: dated.agrees.sage
Thursday 20th June 2024
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Summer Solstice evening walk
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance
8 miles
Start Time
18:15
Route
Meet at Norbiton railway stn. Take the 17:42 from Waterloo.
Richmond Park & surrounding areas. The leader is planning to return to Norbiton by about 9.45 for a 9.50 return train to Waterloo. Many drop out opportunities if earlier trains or pubs are more enticing options. 6 to 10 miles As you like it.
General Notes
If there is a Tempest the walk may be “Much ado about nothing”. There will not be the usual “Comedy of Errors” & whatever happens it will be All’s well that ends well. 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 and finish: TQ194695: what three words: remind.over.losses
Saturday 22nd June 2024
Midsummer over Thames
Event Type
Group Walk.
Region
Southern England
Distance, depends on how far we get
Start Time
7:00
Route
King George V DLR Station (DLR departs Bank 06.32, Canning Town 06.46)
After the Midwinter over Thames walk it was suggested that we redo the walk in summer and see how far we can get around the summer solstice. And to lengthen it further, we're taking in the two foot tunnels under the Thames first before proceeding to the bridges. This time we shall go over both Golden Jubilee Bridges so as to provide some variety from the previous time, meaning we shall be crossing the bridges upstream from there in the reverse direction, and be on the other bank in between, up to Richmond Lock, before continuing until Kingston (estimated mileage to there 38) at least. We should be able to cross every footbridge over the Thames in London by then.
General Notes
Later starters have options to join at Greenwich (ETA by the Cutty Sark 08.30), or at Canary Wharf (ETA 09.00), or at any point along the route - please let the leader know if you plan to join en route so as to sort out a meeting point. Plenty of break points along the route. Once we reach Kiingston we go any furtner from there will depend on what time we arrive and whether anyone wants to go on, or whether by then anything more is considered a bridge too far.
