KEN'S GREEN WALKS FOR HEALTH - LONDON

 
 
 

RIVER, PONDS, MEADOWS, FOREST and WOODLAND TRAILS,

WALK START POINT: Redbridge Station (Central Line). which is on the Hainault branch of the Central line. Use trains from London with a destination of "Hainault via Newbury Park" or "Woodford via Hainault" or just "Newbury Park".

WALK ROUTE: Join us for a scenic afternoon walk along the River Roding, through Roding Valley Way and into Claybury Woods.

WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.

WALK END POINT: We aim to finish at Fairlop Station (Central Line Zone 4).

WALK STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes.

Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.

ABOUT CLAYBURY PARK: One of London's newest Parks, established as such in 1997.
History: Originally the Claybury country estate, (held by Barking Abbey from the 12th century). Claybury Park also contains Claybury Woods and Hospital Hill Woods, which are remnants of the ancient woodland of Hainault Forest. Claybury estate was developed from 1786 with a new mansion,and landscaping by Humphry Repton. In 1887 it was sold and Claybury Asylum was built by 1893. In 1997 an exclusive private housing development, renamed Repton Park, was built, with the remainder becoming part of a new public park, Claybury Park.

An £5 meetup organiser's contribution is payable if you do not hold the Ken's Events Card. The walk is free for holders of this card.

BREATHE FRESH AIR: Enjoy London! Get out, stay fit, and see your City in the company of new people and great friends on a green walk! Walking is one of life's great social activities. See new parts of London and surrounding countryside. Visit places you would not normally have a reason to come to.

Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

No large dogs or small children please.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/

Post no pre-event messages unless it is relevant for the whole group.

Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents

Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join in order to keep up to date with events, photos posted and comments made.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents

Consider joining Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

 
 
 

FAIRLOP WATERS COUNTRY PARK - LAKE, MEADOWS, WOODLAND TRAILS, followed by socialising with cheap food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere at the New Fairlop Oak Pub.

Within this very much leisure focussed country park in East London, we take a circular walk along its tidy paths which exhibit the stark contrasts of the manicured lawns of the golf course against the dramatic boulder park and the wild backdrop of the country park and lakes, all of which are contained within a large area which was once famed for its magnificent Great Fairlop Oak. Clink on this link to read more.

WALK START POINT: Fairlop Station (Central Line - Zone 4). Fairlop station is on the Hainault branch of the Central line. Look for Ken with Kens Events Flag or Badge outside the station.

WALK DISTANCE: Approx 4 miles.

WALK END POINT: Fairlop Station (Central Line - Zone 4).

NO EASY STOP OUT POINTS.

No large dogs or small children please.

Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.

Fairlop Waters Country Park covers an area of 120 hectares (300 acres), has a wide diversity of habitats including lakes and ponds, woodland and grasslands, and the UK's largest man made boulder park.

History: The whole Fairlop area was originally part of the historic Hainault Forest. In the 1750's an open air fair was established around the mighty Fairlop Oak tree and each season over 100,000 people would attend the Fair from all over London. The mighty Fairlop Oak tree was rather abused and by 1805 became hollow at ground level. People would often picnic inside the tree and light fires. One such fire set the tree alight and it burnt for 24 hours. Gales in February 1820 finally brought "Fairlop" crashing down.

Much more recently the area served as an RAF airfield in both world wars and then became gravel pits before being returned to nature.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/

Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.

Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents

Consider joining Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains.

COST: FREE for Kens Events Card Holders.Members and guests who do not hold the Ken's Events card will be asked to pay £5 for this walk.

NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

 
 
 

THEMES: MEADOWS, PARKS, LAKES, RIVERS, WOODED TRAILS, GARDENS, GEYSER, MONUMENTS.

WALK STARTING POINT: Outside Mile End Underground Station. (Central Line - Zone 2) and across the road. Meet at 12.00pm**.**

WALK ROUTE: A Circular Green Walk along the Canal and through Victoria Park and alongside the Olympic Park.

WALK END POINT: Mile End Underground Station.

WALK DISTANCE: Approx. 5 miles at a moderate pace. The route is very flat terrain.

WALK STOP OUT POINT: Our route goes close to several London bus routes.

Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.

FRESH AIR: Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces and forest areas.

Social Event: Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!

Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are allowed on these walks.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER'S BAD - Light rain is not a problem. However if torrential rain is forecast please check this page on the morning of the walk for an update.

COST: Free for holders of the Ken's Events Card. Otherwise there is a £5 fee.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK:
For a list of future walks please see http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/

Arrive in good time to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks readily available during the walk.

If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

KEN'S EVENTS also has a Facebook page and Twitter account. See http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
and http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents/

NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.

 
 
 

CANAL,RIVER THAMES, PARKLANDS.

A Canal and River Walk along the River Lee and Limehouse Cut, from Mile End to Canary Wharf, followed by SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.

BREATHE FRESH AIR: Improve your overall fitness levels. Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant and sometimes secret green spaces and forest areas, in the company of new friends.

WALK STARTING POINT: Outside Mile End Underground Station on the opposite side of the road. Meet at 2.30pm.

WALK ROUTE: A Canal and River Walk along the River Lee and Limehouse Cut, from Mile End to Canary Wharf.

WALK STOPPING OUT POINTS: We go close to various bus routes

WALK END POINT: At a large pub in Canary Wharf close to DLR and underground stations.

WALK DISTANCE: Approx. 5 miles at a moderate pace. The route is very flat terrain.

Scroll down to see Disclaimer and Notice of Risks.

Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. WE ALWAYS END THE WALK AT A PUB WHERE THE SOCIALISING CAN CONTINUE.

No large dogs or small children please.

Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks available during the walk.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to http://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/

Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group and only post photos of other members with their consent.

Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents

If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.

Tell your friends you are going!

When you arrive at the starting station look for Ken with the Kens Events Flag/Sign/Badge outside the station and across the road.

COST: Free for holders of the Ken's Events Card. Otherwise there is a £5 fee.

NOTICE of RISKS applicable for all walks:
Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain conditions.
Only wear good sturdy shoes, with ankle support, and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and able to walk for at least 8 miles. This walk is suitable for the average experienced hill walker. Expect some hills. Do not attend this walk if you do not fit that description or if you have a medical condition (especially heart and/or lung conditions) that may impact upon your capability of completing the walk.
These walks are city walks and countryside walks where all the usual risks of injury during such walks apply resulting from interactions with road traffic, joggers, cyclists, e-scooters,other members of the public, animals (farm, domestic and wild), plants (allergic reactions), uneven surfaces, including portruding tree roots and potholes and there may be low overhanging branches.
In these walks we cross busy roads, use towpaths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and sometimes ill defined paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Some tracks may be muddy and slippery, and conditions may be wet and icy. The walk leader is not and does not purport to be a professional guide, or a medical professional, but is instead a like minded individual who also enjoys hill walking and who is familiar with the intended route.
Do not attend this walk unless you accept and consent to the above risks. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

DISCAIMER
All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer.
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