Saturday 22 August 2015

This week we have 4 events

These are: a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors plus three day walks in Essex, Kent and London.  The Yorkshire Moors trip is full.


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.

Also this Sunday 23 August, we have a short city walk in and around the inner streets of the banking area. Meet 12pm at Tower Hill underground station (at top of stairs facing Tower of London). Starting from Tower Hill and ending at St Katherine's Dock.  We may be able to go on board some of the boats which will be setting off the following Sunday 30th August in an Around the World Yacht Race. Bring packed lunch. Finishing in a pub near Tower Hill.

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