Old Street Circular – Oh So Extraordinary!

Old Street Circular – Oh So Extraordinary!
This social walk, led by volunteer Robert Hall, is presented by Central London Humanists for everybody who desires a fulfilling, worthwhile and evidence-based path in life. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well, with compassion for others.

This event is a guided walk of +/- 1.75 hours pointing out places of interest. We will be walking 3 Km / 1.8 miles.

Similar to a walk which took place over 3 years ago, this walk will have new features: totally new meeting up point with two very different cafes adjacent, a new yet-to-be opened museum in the middle, plus a different pub at the end for friendly socialising! We will catch up with other changes in the area as well. We’ll see a circus university; possibly the oldest square in London; where the Kray twins were held in custody; tales of 2 people named Blair; the site of the first theatre; tube trains in the sky and where “the best loved man in England” died. Plus plenty of Graffiti art!

Date: Saturday 15th August 2026

Time: 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm

Place: Meet outside Gail’s, 81 City Road EC1Y 1BD
It is strongly suggested you find us using: https://what3words.com/jump.wide.wage - or the What3Words app.
Old Street underground station (Northern Line, Bank branch) is almost adjacent to the meeting point. Take the Cowper Street exit and turn sharp right at the top of the exit stairs.

The nearest toilets are at Gail’s or Greggs.

Finishes: About 4.00 pm at The Three Crowns, 8 East Rd N1 6AD which is close to Old Street station. You are welcome to join us for optional refreshment and food, if you wish.

The walk is led by Robert – 07981963681. He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t
be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started.

The formal bit:
These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry.

CLH events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so that a more accurate number of attenders can be estimated.

You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk.

You must be able to keep up with the walk leader at 4 Km/h (2.5 mph) for 5 Km (3 miles). It is participants' responsibility to safely cross roads.

Where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely.

When the group stops at a point of interest, please be mindful not to block pavements so members of the public can pass by safely.

Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! The walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless conditions are dangerous so please bring clothing for all seasons.

A donation of £3 to Central London Humanists would be appreciated.
The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we welcome a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please click here.

Anyone who is interested in Humanism and Central London Humanists may wish to consider becoming a member:

• If you wish to register as a full member of CLH (no membership fee) please register on our website: https://centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/signup
• If you wish to join Humanists UK and support its work to promote humanism in British life, please go to: Humanists UK – Think for yourself, act for everyone

We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed (most definitely including the walk leader!) do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.