Barkingside to Luxborough Lake/Old Loughtonians - Circular Walk + (optional) Pub
Details
The first of two weeks shorter local walks, starting and ending in your favourite pub. This week because a lot of members are going to The Monkhams in the evening, and next week because its the Saturday before Christmas.
I'm endeavouring to avoid any mud on these local green walks.
Today, we're meeting in the Fairlop Oak at 11am for a pre-walk coffee. I would suggest arriving a little earlier if you want to chill, chat, maybe breakfast We'll be finishing back there around mid-afternoon for some more well deserved food and/or drink for those who do want to come into the pub.
The walk will go through Claybury Forest if dry, or Claybury Park if wet. I'll vary the route back to the start point & our (optional) pub visit, again dependent on the mud factor.
We will stop for a coffee at the halfway mark. Either at Luxborough Lake, or Old Loughtonians if the lake is too muddy or not open. For those wanting an even shorter walk, you will be able to hop on a 275 bus back to the pub on the return journey
If you haven't already paid for Dec, I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 per walk to help with Meetup organiser fees. Or you can pay £4 to cover the whole of December. No shrapnel please.
For those coming by train, its Fairlop station and turn right to the roundabout where the car park sits. Its also served by seven bus routes - 128, 150, 167, 169, 247, 275, 462.
For those driving, there is a lot of free parking a stone's throw from the pub - along Fullwell Ave and it's side roads.
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 walk, 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.