KEN'S EVENTS - EXPLORE LONDON SECRETS (20,000 Members)

Enjoy London! Get out and see your City in the company of great friends! Join us for a Sunday afternoon stroll (followed by socialising in the pub). Walking is one of life's great social activities. Route:We start at Barnes and head out to Boston Manor via Barnes Bridge, Thames Path, Brent River and Grand Union Canal. Walking is one of life's great social activities. This SATURDAY AFTERNOON WALK is approx. 6.5 miles starting from Barnes Station and we finish close by Boston Manor Tube Station on the Piccadilly Line. About Boston Manor Park: The park was created in 1924 from part of the historic estate of the 17th-century stately home Boston Manor. The Boston Manor estate is thought to date back to at least 1163 and had a series of influential owners. At one time, it was part of the estate of royal financier Thomas Gresham who also owned neighbouring Osterley Park. The house that survives in the centre of the park dates from 1623. Just under a century later, the grounds were described as comprising of 3 acres and in 1670, the estate was sold to the Clitherow family, and it remained in their ownership for the next 250 years. In the late 18th century, some land was sold to enable construction of the Grand Union Canal. By the late 19th century, this part of London had become urbanised and increasingly shabby, but the estate remained a rural island – containing fine views, historic trees, roses and kitchen garden. Plan your journey, with TFL's Journey Planner (http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/) The nearest train station at the start of the walk is Barnes Station (not to be confused with Barnes Bridge Station. WHAT IF THE WEATHER'S BAD - Walking events should always be fun - If the weather is very wet, walking is no fun, therefore please check this page on the day. All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click on 'Pages' button above or click here (http://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer. RISK WARNING:Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for four miles without a break. In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths alongside water, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please only wear good sturdy shoes, preferably walking boots and take care as surfaces may be uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself. Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on this walk. If you enjoy weekday and evening walks, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. (https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/) Tell your friends you are going! https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/ When you arrive at the venue look for the 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign pictured below. KEN'S EVENTS also has a Facebook page and Twitter account. See http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events and http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents/ Please note that there is a nominal £3 meetup organisers fee for this walk except for those holding the Ken's Events Card.