This week with LDWA London Group 20250915


This week with LDWA London Group 20250915
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London LDWA

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New members

A warm welcome to new associate member Andrea Holder.

Forthcoming Walks

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Walking back to Happiness Billericay circular

Event Type: Group Walk. 

Region: Southern England / London
 
Distance: 13 miles
 
Start Time: 11:02
 
Route: Meet at Billericay Station. Suggested train 10:33 from Liverpool Street 10:40 Stratford, or Elizabeth Line to Shenfield and join the train at 10:56. Exploring the commons, woodlands, villages, and churches that surround the town. Aiming to finish at Billericay station, about 4. There are frequent trains to Shenfield, Stratford, Liverpool Street.
  
Notes: Picnic stops only. Moderate pace. Fairly flat, only gentle inclines. 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 Tel: 07470196890  rippjerome@gmail.com 
 
 
Start and finish: TQ674949: what three words: trips.heave.comic
 
 
Saturday 20th September 2025

Henley Circular

Event Type: Group Walk. 

Region: Southern England / London
 
Distance: 21 miles
 
Start Time: 9:30
 
Route: Meet at Henley Railway Station. Suggested train 08:38 from Paddington change at Twyford for Henley arr. 09:27. A stunning walk starting and ending at wonderful Henley via Bix and Shiplake. 1,500 feet of ascent. Bail out point on way back to Henley at Shiplake.
  
Notes: Bring picnic and plenty of water and food. Medium paced 3mph. Expect to finish about 18:00. Very helpful but not essential to let leader know if you’re coming.
 
Contact: Peter Lockyer Tel: 07801803281  chocolatefox2@gmail.com 
 
 
Start and finish: SU763823: what three words: masking.bubble.calibrate
 
 

Last week's walk

1. Saturday 13th September: Gavin led nine walkers on a 19.8 miler from Kelvedon to Wakes Colne. 

Easter eggs in grass

Walkers in sunshine by hay bales in Pattiswick Hall Farm 

photo: Gavin Fuller

 

Easter eggs in grass

But was less sunny in Chalkney Wood

photo: Gavin Fuller

 

Easter eggs in grass

Walkers crossing ploughed field under big sky

photo: Gavin Fuller

 

Easter eggs in grass

The end of the walk at Chappel and Wakes Colne station where the walkers were greeted by station staff.

photo: one of the helpful station staff

 

 

Property of the Week

Easter eggs in grass

House in The Street, Stisted.

Photo: Gavin Fuller

 

 

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