ECO-FRIENDLY WALKS PROGRAMME
All public transport times should be checked beforehand.
NB Unless otherwise stated, walks are usually on a Sunday and start at 10.30am. Most of our walks are leisurely in pace and usually start and end at a London Transport or Overground Station.
Join us for two walks and qualify for FREE Membership of the group for up to one year - Ask walk leader for details.
Please look at Frequently Asked Questions, especially regarding clothing, footwear and refreshments.
| Date | Walk type | Starting Point. Description of Walk. | Distance | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| 11th 10.30am | L | ST. JAMES STREET STATION, Weaver Line. Linear walk to Olympic Park and ending at Stratford Station via Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow Marshes, Hackney Marshes. Dry lunch.
NB No Central Line Leytonstone to Epping or Hainault Loop. |
5-6 miles | |||||||||||
| 27th 10.30am | L | HIGHBURY AND ISLINGTON STATION, Victoria Line or Weaver line. Linear walk via Highbury Fields, Clissold Park, Abney Park Cemetery and Springfield Park. After dry lunch, continue along River Lea to Tottenham Hale Station, Victoria Line. | 6 miles | |||||||||||
| August 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| 3rd 10.30am | L | THEYDON BOIS STATION. Linear Forest walk to Loughton Station. Medium pace, on good paths. Dry lunch. | 7 miles | |||||||||||
| 17th 10.30am | L | BRENTWOOD STATION, Elizabeth Line. Circular, medium pace walk through Hartswood and Thorndon Park. Dry lunch. | 7 miles | |||||||||||
| 31st 10.30am | L | CHINGFORD STATION, Weaver Line. Circular Forest walk to High Beach Church for tea and cake and return. 6 miles.
NB No service on Hainault Loop on Central Line. |
approx. 6 miles | |||||||||||
| September 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| 14th | L | Epping Forest Big Walk Originally called Epping Forest Centenary Walk, from Manor Park to Epping and free to enter, this annual guided walk now requires booking through Eventbrite, cost £5 p.p., details available from Epping Forest Heritage Trust website. Further details in the newsletter. |
8 miles | |||||||||||
| Saturday 20th 10.30am | L | EAST DAGENHAM STATION, District Line. Circular, medium pace walk to Hornchurch Country Park. Lunch by cafe. | approx. 7 miles | |||||||||||
| Saturday 27th 10.30am | L | GOSPEL OAK STATION, Mildmay Line. Circular walk of Hampstead Heath, via Parliament Fields, Kenwood House, Spaniards Inn, Golders Hill Park, Jack Straw's Castle, Vale of Health and Parliament Hill viewpoint. Dry lunch in Golders Hill Park | approx 6 miles | |||||||||||
| October 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| 15th 10.30am | L | LOUGHTON STATION. Linear Forest walk to Theydon Bois on good paths, medium pace. Dry lunch. | 5.5 miles | |||||||||||
| 12th 10.30am | L | TOWER HILL STATION, District Line. Linear Thames Path and Docklands walk via St Katharine's Dock, historic buildings and waterside. Finish at Museum of Docklands/Wetherspoons and West India Quay Station, DLR. Flat walk but 2 lifts and flights of stairs at stations | 4 miles | |||||||||||
| 19th 10.30am | L | FINSBURY PARK STATION, Piccadilly and Victoria Lines, main exit by bus stops. Medium pace linear walk in parks and woods. Dry lunch by Alexandra Palace. Return from Highgate Station, Northern Line. | 6 miles | |||||||||||
| 26th 10.30am | L | WANSTEAD STATION. Circular walk around Wanstead Park and The Flats. Leaders choice from many available paths varies the route, as may ground conditions, and several bus stops are available en-route if required. Dry lunch in park near the Green Man roundabout. | 6 miles | |||||||||||
| Last Update: 25th June 2025 | ||||||||||||||
* For 'Dry lunch', food and drink need to be carried with you, and a drink and snack on other walks.
* Stations on Central Line if not stated otherwise.
* ALL lunch breaks are 30 - 40 mins MAX.
* STRONG, WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR, PREFERABLY WALKING BOOTS, ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL WALKS. PATHS MAY BE MUDDY, AND LEADERS WILL CHECK THAT FOOTWEAR IS SUITABLE FOR THEIR WALK.
. Abbreviations: C = Circular, L = Linear, LT = TfL Underground Station, SE T = South East Trains, RA = Ramblers Association, DL = Dry Lunch (Bring food & drink), DLP = Dry Lunch near Café or Pub, PS = Pub stop.