NEW YEARS DAY £5 WALK : LONDON'S ILLUMINATED BRIDGES

SEE SIX of LONDON'S IMPRESSIVE LLUMINATED BRIDGES on this walk, followed by SOCIALISING with CHEAP FOOD and DRINKS in a convivial pub atmosphere.

WALK START POINT: The new BATTERSEA POWER STATION on the Northern Line).

WALK DISTANCE: Approx 5 miles.

WALK ROUTE: Commencing with a walk through Battersea Park followed by a walk passing the new Battersea Development Complex and encompassing all of Central London's illumininated bridges from Lambeth Bridge to Waterloo Bridge where our walk ends.

WALK END POINT: At a large Wetherspoon pub inside Waterloo Station.

WALK STOP OUT POINT: Nearby bus routes and stations during most of the walk.

Get out, explore and enjoy London's abundant green spaces and surprising surrounding countryside. Give up the city streets for a day and breathe some fresh air. Improve your overall fitness levels and make some new friends at the same time. Join us for an afternoon stroll and socialising in the pub afterwards. Walking is one of life's great social activities.

Social Event:
Our walks are social walks, where the emphasis is on meeting new people, enjoying nature, healthy exercise, and fresh air. Our walks are not interrupted with running commentaries or historical lectures, although occasionally features of significance may be pointed out. As such our walks will be continuous with few stops and it is your responsibilty to keep walkers ahead in view and to follow the direction of the walk. We always end the walk at a pub with a convivial atmosphere where the socialising can continue. Be sure to join us in the pub for the whole experience!

Take this opportunity to visit green parts of London, unknown to most people, and that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to see.

Please arrive in good time to allow opportunity to use toilets at the start of the walk as there may not be any toilet breaks readily available during the walk.

RISKS for all WALKS: In the walks in this group we use; country stiles,pavements, cross busy roads, public parkland, paths alongside water, bridlepaths, country lanes and other established paths and tracks through woodland, bush and countryside. Wear good sturdy shoes/walking boots. To avoid insects, thorns, and stinging nettles, bare legs are not recommended. Take care as surfaces may be uneven, there may be low branches and some paths are also used by joggers and cyclists and sometimes cars (country lanes). Some tracks may be muddy and slippery. On occasion we may encounter wild and farm animals. If you require insurance for these walks you must arrange this yourself.
Unfortunately no large dogs and small children are allowed on these walks.

Please post no pre-event messages unless you are posting something relevant for the whole group. Please only post photos of other members with their consent.

Please note that this is a joint event with Ken's Events.
All Ken's Events and events on this group are subject to the same disclaimer. Please click here
https://www.meetup.com/kens-events-explore-london-secrets/
to find out more about Kens Events/Walks and click on 'read more' to see full disclaimer applicable to both groups.

COST:Please also note that there is a £5 organisers charge for this walking event for those members and guests not holding the Ken's Events Membership card. Buy the Kens Events card on the day for £20 (valid for 365 days) then attend all walks for free). The default position is that a £5 cash fee is payable at the start of each walk by those members and guests who do not possess or are unable to show their Ken's Events Card.

WANT TO COME ON ANOTHER WALK?
For a list of future walks go to[ https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-EVENTS-EXPLORE-LONDON-SECRETS/events/)

Kens Events also has a Facebook Page, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
http://www.facebook.com/Kens.events
Instagram Page
Kenswalks
Twitter
@KenEvents
Kens Events also has a Facebook Group that you can join.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Kensevents

If weekday and evening walks are your thing, then you should join Ken's Weekday and Evenings Walking Group. Click here for more information. [(https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)](https://www.meetup.com/KENS-WEEKDAY-EVENING-WALKS/)

When you arrive at the station look for Ken with Kens Events Flag or Badge outside the station.

RAIN POLICY: Our walks normally go ahead as planned even if it rains. Light rain is not usually a problem . However if torrentail rain is forecast, please check back to this webpage on the morning of the event around 10am for the latest update.

Tell your friends you are going!