Barkingside to Woodford - Non-Muddy Circular Walk + (optional) Pub
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I'm not sure if either myself or any of the other Yorkies will be walking on 21st, so Terry is running a Claybury non-muddy walk for anyone who fancies it.
He'll be 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 He'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, and various other green areas to Woodford and back.
If anyone wants to hop-on at the halfway mark, they will be at the usual Ray Park café about 1pm. If anyone wants to hop-off on the way back you can do after the mid-walk coffee break. A 275 bus will take you back to the pub, with that same bus, or the W14 bus, or Woodford Station whisking you off in other directions if required.
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.