Friday 21 August 2015

Events this week

This week we have 3 events. We have a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors plus 2 day walks in Essex and Kent
 
This Saturday 22 August we have a day walk in the Kentish Weald. It's 13 miles from Cowden to Edenbridge via Waystrode Manor and Haxted Watermill. Moderate pace; not suitable for slow walkers. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic and plenty to drink though there is a pub stop for a quick drink in the morning. Look out for others about 8.45am at London Bridge Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 9.08am train from London Bridge to Cowden. Alternatively take the 9.02am train from Victoria and change at East Croydon; this train calls at Clapham Junction. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Cowden (due 9.54am). Buy a return to Cowden. 
 
This Sunday 23 August we have a day walk on the Essex Coast. It's 6 miles around Althorne including a boat trip to an island. There's a lunchtime pub or bring a picnic if you prefer. Look out for other Cloggies at 10am at Liverpool Street Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 10.14am train from Liverpool Street to Wickford and change for Althorne; this train calls at Stratford. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Althorne (due 11.26am). Buy a return ticket to Burnham-on-Crouch.