A warm welcome to new primary members Mary Brenan and Barbara Lenton; and new associate members Nicole Heins, Jonathan Howgill, Dale Clemente, and Sarah-Jane Holtham.
2: Marshals needed for Capital Challenge Saturday 12th April 2025
Just six weeks after it opened, the Capital Challenge was sold out and has a healthy waiting list, which is a testament to its popularity. We are hoping that some people are willing to act as marshals for the event, taking place on April 12th. Anybody interested please contact Marie Heracleous, either by email (mheracleous@yahoo.co.uk) or text/WhatsApp her on 07787532793. Please let her know if you have a preference for a checkpoint or time of day. Being a marshal means you can go on the Marshals' Walk, which gives you a chance to do the route, albeit as a group walk rather than under challenge conditions. But if you complete the Marshals Walk you are considered to have done the event and will receive a certificate.
Forthcoming Walks
Wednesday 21st January 2025
An R to R Adventure
Event Type:Group Walk.
Region: Southern England
Distance: 15 miles
Start Time: 10.20 at Riddlesdown station. (9.50 from Victoria)
Route: Foothills of the North Downs with sections of the London Loop, Tandridge Border Path and Greensand Way. Finish at Redhill station at dusk. Many trains to London Bridge or Victoria. Mainly firm tracks with some muddy sections.
Notes: Picnic stops only. Moderate (2.5 mph) pace. If intending to come please notify the walk leader by Text message/WhatsApp, in advance if possible but even on the morning of the walk it is fine.
Start: TQ324610: what three words: mount.storms.erase
Finish: TQ279598 : what three words: dates.magma.volunteered
Saturday 25th January 2025
Rainham (Essex) to Grange Hill
Event Type:Group Walk.
Region: Southern England
Distance: 20 miles
Start Time: 9:01
Route: Meet at Rainham Railway Station (Zone 6) 08:37 train from Fenchurch Street (or 08:47 from West Ham).
This is a linear route starting from Rainham and finishing in Grange Hill on the central line. All of the walk is on the London Loop, hence it is a mix of hard surface paths and muddy sections with many drop out points.
Notes: Lunch at Harold Wood – BYO or there is a café, bakery with takeaway rolls/sandwiches/coffee and a chippy.
