Hainault Forest Walk + (optional) Pub

Its time to revisit the lovely Hainault Forest, always looking to explore the masses of paths we've never been down before.

We're meeting 11am at the lovely new Hainault Forest Visitors Centre Café, which is just a few minutes walk beyond the old Global Café where we have traditionally met in the past.

We'll finish in Collier Row and the Colley Rowe Inn for a well deserved drink and/or bite to eat. I aim to be at the pub by around 3pm, and it is of course optional.

For those needing to get back to the start point, we'll jump on a 247 bus. Or you can get one of the many other buses either towards home or railway stations. The Elizabeth Line is in one direction, the Central Line the other.

For those who have not paid for June, I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help cover Meetup organiser fees. No shrapnel please.

The café is fairly near the main road and also by the park's car park (if you don't mind the pay and display). Personally, I would either park in Fowler Rd opposite the main entrance to the park, and walk a short way up to the cafe; or the next one along which is Peregrine Rd, and only a stone's throw further away.

If you go to Fowler, park FULLY on the pavement as per the signs. If Peregrine, park as normal.

For those who are not driving, the (very frequent) 247 bus takes ten minutes from Hainault underground station, and stops outside the park entrance. Turn right out the station and cross the road for the bus stop two minutes away.

The 362 bus stops in the same place at the park, and the 150 goes reasonably near if you're on either of those routes.

Those coming from Romford (including Romford Elizabeth Line Station) get the 247 from the opposite direction.

Chadwell Heathers can get the 362. Careful with the 362 though, as it only runs about every 35 mins
https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/timetable/362/

RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision, and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings.

Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion.

INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this event, then you must arrange this yourselves.

GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.