Start Battersea Power Station Underground Station (new Northern Line Branch). Meet at main exit (top of escalators, small landscaped area). Please try to arrive in good time as we hope to exit the Brompton Cemetery before the gates shut! The route is intended to highlight the interesting features of this historic area and we begin with a walk past the restored Battersea Power Station (with a detour to new WCs) and join the Thames side path to travel through Battersea Park (see Peace Pavilion) and to cross Albert Bridge (no marching) and along the waterside to Cremorne Wharf and former pleasure Gardens. Moving inland we pass into the areas formerly occupied by Lots Road Power Station to reach Brompton Cemetery where we hope to make a circuit. Turning homewards we aim for Blue Plaque Chelsea and then the Royal Hospital (Chelsea Pensioners), to finish at Victoria Station where there is an optional extension to go to the nearby Wetherspoon (Willow Walk)).

 

CHANGE OF LOCATION MADE 19/05/2024 CAUSED BY TRANSPORT PROBLEMS. Meet Micheldever Railway Station. Take the 08:09 from Waterloo arriving at 09:13. Alternative 08:12 from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke 08:48 and change to join the above train at 09:03. Buy a return to Winchester.

A mix and match moderately hilly route using Wayfarers Way, 3 Castles Way, Oxdrove Way, Watercress Way, Itchen Way, Alan King Way and St Swithuns Way. Average pace of 2.7 mph. Finish at Winchester, 2 trains per hour return.

On 5th June 2004 I did my first social walk lead for the London group. This walk, which will be the 156th walk I have led for the group, will celebrate 20 years of leading. Picnic stops and woodland facilities during the day. Very helpful but not essential to send your name and membership number in advance in case there are last minute changes to arrangements. Text or WhatsApp walk leader