This week with LDWA London Group 20250407


This week with LDWA London Group 20250407
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London LDWA

NOTICES

1: New members

A warm welcome to new associate members Jane Morris and Kaden Pradhan. 

 

Forthcoming Walks

Tuesday 8th April 2025

W to W Adventure Whyteleafe to Worcester Park

Event Type: Group Walk. 

Region: Southern England / London
 
Distance: 16.5 miles
 
Start Time:  10:47
 
Route: Meet at Whyteleafe Railway Station (Suggested train 10.10 from London Bridge). Crossing foothills of the Downs to finish at Worcester Park Station by 17:00 (Return to Waterloo).
 
Notes: Picnic stops only. Moderate 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.
 

Contact: Jerome Ripp     07470196890   rippjerome@gmail.com

Web Site: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/London

Start: TQ338584: what three words: cool.brief.senior
Finish: TQ221661: what three words: happen.hugs.kind
 
 

Wednesday 9th April 2025

Baker Street to Victoria

Event Type: Group Walk. 

Region: Southern England / London
 
Distance: 9 miles
 
Start Time:  11:15
 
Route: Meet at Baker Street Station Madam Tussauds exit. Finish at Victoria Station.
 
Notes: An exploration of some of West London’s most elegant and fashionable post codes,. There are many stops and starts today so may not be suitable for all. Alfresco lunch and a visit to a well known location at the end Restricted to 12 walkers so please book a place in advance. 
 

Contact: Ron Williamson 07842701566 (for use on the day only)     ronwilliamsonuk@gmail.com

Start: TQ279820: what three words: poems.evenly.wage
Finish: TQ289791: what three words: gear.deputy.orbit 
 
Saturday 12th April 2025
 
London Capital Challenge  This walk is no longer open to new entries.
 

 

Sunday 13th April 2025

Sole II Sole

Event Type: Group Walk. 

Region: Southern England / Kent
 
Distance: 17 miles
 
Start Time:  9:05
 
Route: Sole Street station. London train arrives 9:01 Apcoa parking £3.50. This will be a moderate paced circular walk - picnic lunch stop in Cuxton. c2000ft ascent. No public toilets available on this walk.
 
Contact: Helen Strong Tel: 07771886925    helenldwa@gmail.com
 
Start and finish: TQ656675: what three words: strong.medium.sends
 
 

Last week's walks

1. Tuesday 1st April 2025: Jerome led eight members on an 18 mile walk from Alexandra Palace to Clapham Junction.   

Easter eggs in grass

Tuesday's walkers at the start in Alexandra Palace.

photo: Emma Dowling

 

 Easter eggs in grass

Cherry blossom in Alexandra Palace.

photo: Jerome Ripp

 

Easter eggs in grass

Japanese garden in Holland Park

photo: Jerome Ripp

 

Easter eggs in grass

Walkers in the Moravian Burial Ground, Chelsea, near the end of the walk.

photo: Jerome Ripp

 

2. Thursday 3rd April: Ron led 12 members most of whom completed a ten mile walk from Baker Street to Victoria.

Easter eggs in grass

Thursday's walkers

 

Easter eggs in grass

Thursday's walkers admiring some culture spotted along the route

 

3. Saturday 5th April: Peter Lockyer led 18 members on a 20 mile circular walk in North Hertfordshire.

Easter eggs in grass

Saturday's walkers under a blue Hertfordshire sky

photo: Peter Lockyer

 

 

Properties of the week

Both spotted on Saturday's walk

Easter eggs in grass

Knebworth near Stevenage
Photo: Lonica Vanclay

 

Easter eggs in grass

St. Paul's Walden Bury

Photo: Peter Lockyer

 

 

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