London Explorers - Walks, Hikes, Socials

Walk length 7 miles/11 km approx. linear.

A chance to explore some of the waterways of the East End along various interconnecting canals and tow paths over hopefully a warm sunset drenched evening starting off through Victoria Park.

The walk starts from outside Bethnal Green station and follows various waterways including the Limehouse Cut, the River Lee and the Hertford Union Canal.

There are a number of interesting old wharfs and factories along this route, many have been converted into flats or offices, however a great deal of old industrial heritage is still visible.

Due to time constraints we will not be stopping much just for snacks/water and admiring the sunset views and pointing out some points of interest.

FREE WALK

We may have the chance to go to a classy pub at the end close to West India Quay DLR and Canary Wharf.

Meeting

Meet outside Bethnal Green underground station from 6.15pm for the walk to start at 6.30pm (see photo above). The walk finishes back close to Westferry & West India Quay DLR and Canary Wharf See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/)

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

Walking Safety

Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

Walk length 9miles/15km approx. Circular.

A chance to explore a section of the North Downs with panoramic views from the Ranmore Common.

Ranmore Common is a wooded area just above the UKs largest vineyard at Denbies. The walk also passes the striking St. Barnabas Church, built by the famous English Gothic revival architect George Gilbert Scott who built the stunning former Midland Grand Hotel now part of St Pancras railway station in London.

The walk also goes past the village of Westhumble with a ruined chapel built during the late 12th century.

The walk follows a part of the North Downs Way, a long distance footpath of 156 miles long running along the chalk ridge of the North Downs.

THIS HIKE IS SHORT IN LENGTH BUT DOES CONTAIN SOME HILL CLIMBS SUCH RANMORE COMMON.

Please bring snacks and water for the walk, we will probably have a short coffee break at the visitor centre at Polesden Lacey. The walk should finish at about 5.00pm but maybe slightly earlier or later.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee. For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Transport and meeting please read..

Various meeting points see below..

Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station from 11.45am to get the 12.24pm train that gets to Dorking main station for 13.14pm for the walk to start (see photo below) We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save). Train ticket from £12.70 return.

At Dorking. Meet outside Dorking Main Station for the walk to start at 13.15am (after the train from London arrives). Saturday Parking at Dorking main station is £4.10. Some side roads such as Calvert Road a short walk away are free (please check any restrictions before parking).

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

Walk length 11.5 miles/18km approx. Circular.

A chance to explore a small section of the river Stour and the small hamlet of Flatford across to Dedham Mill over an area made famous by the painter John Constable during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The walk starts from Manningtree Station and follows a circular route stopping off at the 16th century Bridge Cottage at Flatford which is owned by the National Trust and has a free exhibition on Constable and his paintings, there is also a tea room.

John Constable was born in Suffolk and is famous for his landscape paintings, many in the areas of Flatford and East Bergholt where he was born.

The walk uses parts of the Stour Valley and St Edmund Way paths along the picturesque Stour River.

This walk is largely flat along the river but does contain some gradients.

Please bring a pack lunch and water for the walk. We will have an early lunch stop close to the visitor center and tea shop at Flatford Mill. We walk past the locations of many of his paintings.

The walk should finish about 5.30pm however the time could be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace of the group (you are advised not to book definite plans for the evening, this is a complete day out).

Cost: £7 cash payable on the day (guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal or bank transfer if you prefer (colin45@hotmail.co.uk), please message the organizer.

Train cost £24approx. with a group save or national railcard discount.

Transport and meeting please read..

The 10.30am train from London Liverpool Street arrives at Manningtree at 11.25am (we can have an early lunch close to the visitor centre). If you want to meet for any group saves meet from 10.00am close to Macdonalds (see photo below).

If driving meet outside Mainningtree Station for the walk to start at 11.25am after the train from London arrives, the car park charges £7.

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.

Walking Safety

Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/3170152/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.