A warm welcome to new primary members Anne Starr, Harry Bentley and Will Dady; and associate members Jennifer Marvin and Jasper Tambini.
Forthcoming Walks
Tuesday 16th July 2024
Unfinished Business. Liverpool Street Station Circular.
Event type: group walk
Region: Southern England
Distance: 8 miles
Start Time: 11:00
Route: Meet at Liverpool Street Station by information boards near platform 10. A chance to complete the City churches challenge with a few surprises added. Aiming to finish Liverpool Street Station 16:45.
Notes: Please bring a packed lunch. This is a slow pace walk with many stops at points of interest. This walk is restricted to 12 walkers so check beforehand with Ron whether there are places available.
Start and finish: TQ332817: what three words: left.shiny.alone
Saturday 20th July 2024
An M to M adventure: Marks Tey to Manningtree
Event type: group walk
Region: Southern England / Essex and Herts
Distance: 20 miles
Start Time: 8:57
Route: Meet at Marks Tey Station. Take 08:02 from Liverpool Street. Buy a return to Manningtree
Notes: Average pace 2.7 miles per hour. Essex Way, Colne Valley, Stour Valley, St Edmund Way & a tourist “paradise” in Constable country. Anticipate to finish at Manningtree station for the 5.20 train. Picnic stops & woodland facilities during the day. Ice Cream & other such delicacies can be found during the afternoon. 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 Shared with Essex & Herts Group.
Start: TL916329: what three words: outsmart.split.daylight
Finish: TL094322: what three words: width.supreme.slung
Sunday 21st July 2024
Capital Ring (clockwise) part 2: Essex & Herts Group walk
Event type: group walk
Region: Southern England / Essex and Herts
Distance: 21 miles
Start Time: 9:30
Route: Meet at New Beckenham rlwy stn. Outside the West entrance on Pavilion Lane.
Crystal Palace, Norwood Common, Streatham Common (mid-morning stop at Rookery Cafe), Tooting Common, Wandsworth Common (lunch stop at Skylark Cafe @11miles on Dorlcote Rd), Wimbledon Park & Common, Richmond Park, R Thames, Richmond station. Expected finish 17:00 at Richmond Station.
Start: TQ367704: what three words: push.theme.keeps
Finish: TQ182751: what three words: land.raves.images
Last week's walks
1. Thursday 11th July: Art on the Warf. Eleven walkers joined Ron on a 8.5 mile walk from Custom House to Canary Warf enjoying lots of sculptures and excellent weather.
Thursday's walkers overlooking the Thames. Photo: Joelle Paul
"Tandem Lovers" Rabbitwoman and Dogman at Canary Warf
photo: Joelle Paul
2. Sunday 14th July 2024: Eight walkers joined Jerome on a 20.3 mile route from St Albans to Ware.
Sunday's walkers in Brocket Park Photo: Jerome Ripp
