KEN'S GREEN WALKS FOR HEALTH

This walk is FREE for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card (see below). Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside, whilst making new friends in a group walk!! Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels, whilst chatting to new people during the walk and afterwards in a pub.

Today walk is through Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath to the SECRET PERGOLA, hidden amongst the trees and constructed during the years 1904 to 1925. It is a magnificent Edwardian extravagance built as the setting for garden parties and summer evening strolls. Afterwards we head across the heath to the beautifully and recently restored KENWOOD HOUSE (free entry), where we break for 30 minutes. After visiting Kenwood House we head back onto the heath before heading towards Highgate Wood and finishing at the Mossy Well pub in Muswell Hill.

Kenwood House (Free Entry) is a former stately home, in Hampstead, London, on the northern boundary of Hampstead Heath. It is managed by English Heritage.

Kenwood House, was remodelled and extended by the Scottish architect Robert Adam for William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, from 1764 to 1779. The interiors designed by Adam include some of his finest surviving schemes, particularly the ‘Great Room’ or library. After Kenwood’s original contents were sold in 1922 the house and grounds were bought by Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, who in 1927 bequeathed his outstanding collection of paintings to the nation.

Kenwood House is best known for the many original masterpieces on display, including the following famous paintings;

Portrait of the Artist c.1665-Rembrandt van Rij.
The Guitar Player c.1672-Johannes Vermeer:
Mary, Countess Howe c.1764-Thomas Gainsborough:
Coast scene with Fishermen c.1803- Turner:
Old London Bridge 1630 -Claude de Jongh:
Anthony van Dyck - Princess Henrietta of Lorraine 1634:
The Angerstein Children c[masked] Sir Joshua Reynolds:

Meeting at Golders Green Station (Northern Line).

Finishing at the Mossy Well pub in Muswell Hill. which is a 15 minute walk or short bus ride to East Finchley Tube Station, Highgate Tube Station or Archway Tube Station (all on the Northern Line).

COST:This walk is FREE for holders of the Ken's Events Membership Card otherwise please note there is a £5 organisers charge for this meetup.

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!
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All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (http://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

RISK WARNING FOR ALL WALKS: Dress appropriately for weather conditions with non-slip sturdy shoes and carry a bottle of water and necessary medication. You must 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, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Please take care as surfaces may be muddy, slippery, uneven, tree roots may protrude, there may be low overhanging branches,stinging nettles, and some paths also have joggers, cyclists and even cars (country lanes). On occasion wild,domestic and farm animals may be encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

Unfortunately no dogs and children are permitted on these walks.

As availability of toilets cannot be guaranteed en route, please ensure you arrive in good time in order to use facilities before the start.

When you arrive at the station look for the Ken's Events Flag.

Visit BATTERSEA PARK followed by a THAMES PATH WALK to PUTNEY BRIDGE.

This is an 'organised participation event for sport and physical activity', taking place in line with government guidelines to limit the spread of Covid 19.

THIS WILL BE A COVID SECURE WALK - FULL COVID MITIGATION FACTORS APPLY (In these extraordinary times we must take extraordinary measures to keep our walks safe and legal whilst offering members the opportunity to access the physical health and mental health benefits of walking in the green spaces and surrounding countryside of London.)

KEEPING THE COMMUNITY AND WALKING MEMBERS SAFE:
1. At Start Point: The organiser will direct members to socially distance at one of several designated points near the start with a maximum of 6 persons at each point.

2. Route: Walk will be focused, where possible, on green open spaces and forested areas well away from busy streets and other members of the community.

3. Walk will remain dispersed at all times - which means no gatherings or bunching of more than 6 persons ;

4. Walk will be at a good pace and continuous with no stopping in order to maintain dispersal of walkers (therefore walk may not be suitable for slow walkers).

5. Walk in small groups of 2 or 3, with approx 5 metres between these small groups.

6. Walk can only be attended by registered members who do not have covid symptoms and who have not been in contact - in the last 2 weeks - with someone with symptoms of covid, or someone who tested positive.

7. Do not travel to the start of the walk in groups or use car sharing.

8. Attendees must agree to meet the following requirements.
A: NHS Test and trace requirements - Attendees must message their mobile telephone number to the Organiser within 24 hours of booking.
B: Attendees must follow the directions of the organiser to maintain social distancing at the start and at all times during the walk.

9. Only book a walk if you are sure you can attend! Walks will only be cancelled if there is very heavy rain! In order to reduce the number of 'no shows' which deprives other members from attending; the following rules will apply:
A. Any member who has booked on and who does not attend will be excluded from future walks for the longer of 50 days or for the period of current government imposed covid restrictions.
B. Any member who cancels their RSVP on the day of the walk will be excluded from future walks for the shorter of 25 days, or for the period of government imposed covid 19 restrictions.

START POINT: South Kensington Station (District, Piccadilly and Circle Lines - Zone 1).
DISTANCE: Approx 5.5 miles.
END POINT: Putney Bridge near to Putney Bridge and East Putney Stations (Zone 2).
STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes during most of the walk.

It is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

A £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.

All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (http://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

OTHER RISKS: In these walks we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low 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 we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself.

No children or dogs please.

TODAY WE HAVE A SCENIC CANAL WALK along the Grand Union Canal. The walk is approximately 7.5 miles starting at Hayes and Harlington Station and finishing at a pub reasonably close (500 yards) to Northolt, Sudbury Hill and Greenford stations, offering Central and Piccadilly lines and GWR and Chiltern railways.

Please bring appropriate leg and footwear for the walk.

The walk is approximately 7.5 miles.

Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces, waterways and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels after lockdown!

SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES APPLY. The walk will be adequately spaced out in small groups of twos and threes (no bunching of more than 6 persons permitted); please also be sure that when waiting for the start of the walk that you maintain adequate social distancing (or wear a mask) outside the station. Please carry a hand sanitiser and no handshaking. We aim to have a maximum of 30 people on the walk after adjustment for late cancellations and no shows. This walking event ends on arrival at Greenford. If you intend to visit a pub after the walk please do so in small groups and maintain the social distancing guidelines as indicated by the venue.

Please note that the walk will be continuous with no stops (in order to maintain social distancing) and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk.

RISK WARNING: In these walks we use; pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, towpaths, other public paths, rights of way, bridlepaths, country lanes and other recognised 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). On occasion wild and farm animals may also encountered. If you require insurance for these walks then you must arrange this yourself.

Unfortunately no dogs and children (under the age of 18) are permitted on these walks.

All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (http://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

Please note that there is a £5 Meetup organiser’s contribution for this event for guests and those members who do not yet hold the Ken's Event Membership Card, payable on the day. The Ken's Event Membership Card costs £15 which entitles you to attend all events for free for 12 months (i.e. just £1.25p per month). Click on this link to get a Card. https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/dues/ You do not need a paypal account, you can use your credit card. After which just bring your e-mail receipt to your next event and you will be given the Card in exchange.

Plan your journey, with TFL's Journey Planner (http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/)

When you arrive at the venue look for the 'KEN'S EVENTS' Flag/Sign

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

and http://www.twitter.com/KenEvents/

Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels after lockdown. Visit parts of London that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.

This is a CIRCULAR walk heading south from Uxbridge (Travel Zone 6) through Fassnidge Park and Rockingham recreation ground and south on the River Colne before heading back to Uxbridge north along the Grand Union Canal. Our walk takes us along waterways through countryside.

Look for Ken with the Ken's Events/Meetup Flag, outside the station.

SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND COVID MITIGATION FACTORS APPLY. The walk will be adequately spaced out in small groups of twos and threes, at least 5 metres apart (no bunching of more than 6 persons permitted); please also ensure that when waiting for the start of the walk that you maintain adequate social distancing of 2 metres (and/or wear a mask). Please carry a hand sanitiser and no handshaking. We aim to have a maximum of 30 people on the walk after adjustment for late cancellations and no shows. This walking event ends on arrival at Petts Wood Station. If you intend to visit a pub after the walk please do so in small self contained groups and maintain the social distancing guidelines as indicated by the venue.

Please note that the walk will be continuous with no stops (in order to maintain social distancing) and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. This walk is not suitable for slow walkers.

Meetup point: Just outside Uxbridge Station.
End point: At a pub close to Uxbridge Station
Distance: Approximately 5.5 miles

WHAT IF THE WEATHER'S BAD - If the weather is very wet, we may curtail or postpone the walk, therefore please check this page on the day.

Please note that there is a nominal £5 meetup organisers fee for this walk except for those holding the Ken's Events Card. All Ken's Events are subject to a disclaimer. Please click here (http://www.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/pages/KEN%27S_EVENTS_DISCLAIMER/) to view disclaimer.

RISK WARNING: Good sturdy shoes are recommended for this walk. Also please dress appropriately for weather conditions and carry a bottle of water and any medication you rely on. This walk is a countryside walk so please be prepared for uneven paths and tracks, holes in the pathways or fields, partially hidden steps, tree roots and stumps, low overhanging bushes and tree branches. Please take care when crossing roads, use pelican crossings where available. You need to be moderately fit for this walk and be able to walk for three miles without a break. 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.

As availability of toilets cannot be guaranteed en route, please ensure you arrive in good time in order to use facilities before the start.

Unfortunately no dogs and children are permitted on these walks.

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/)

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

Tell your friends you are going!
https://secure.meetup.com/LONDON-MEETUP-SOCIAL-GROUP-KENS-EVENTS/invite/

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