Short Walks
The Ramblers
organises walks of all types: short, long,
country, city, flat, hilly, gentle, energetic, etc.
We know that many people find it daunting to join a group on a walk without
knowing beforehand how tough the walk will be, particularly if you're new to
the group or haven't done any walking for a long time. On this page we've
picked out some of the shorter walks from our walks programmes to help you
'find your feet' — quite literally!
If you're not a member of the Ramblers, you're welcome to come on one of these
walks for no charge, though we do ask that after you've come on a couple of
walks with us and wish to continue, that you
join as a member.
In the list below, 'easy pace' or 'leisurely pace' walks are gentle walks
suitable for first-time walkers. Those marked as 'moderate pace' are for those
with some previous walking experience and will walk slightly faster (as a very
rough guideline, walking at approximately 2½ miles per hour).
March to May 2010
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Saturday 6th March
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Lesnes Abbey and Bostall Woods — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Belvedere station at 1:30pm (e.g. take the 12:55 from Cannon Street or 13:01 from London Bridge).
Finish at Woolwich Arsenal station (National Rail to London Bridge and DLR).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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Wednesday 17th March
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The South Bank — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Vauxhall tube/train station (exit 1) at 7pm.
The walk ends at the George Inn near London Bridge station.
An Evening Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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Saturday 20th March
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River Thames and Battersea Park — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Wandsworth Town station at 1:30pm (e.g. take the 13:15 from Waterloo).
Finish at Battersea Park station (National Rail to Victoria).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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Saturday 17th April
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Roding Valley Meadows — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Woodford station at 1:30pm (Central Line).
Finish at Debden station (Central Line).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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Saturday 1st May
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Cranham Hall and Belhus Wood — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Upminster station at 1:30pm (e.g. take the 13:00 from Fenchurch Street, or District Line).
Finish at Aveley (for bus to Rainham station for train to Fenchurch Street).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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Saturday 15th May
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Gunnersbury Park and Syon Park — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Acton Town station at 1:30pm (Piccadilly and District Lines).
Finish at Isleworth station (National Rail to Waterloo).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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Sunday 23rd May
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East Finchley Circular — 4 miles, easy pace
Meet at East Finchley station at 1pm (Northern Line).
The walk goes through Highgate and Queens woods, Alexandra Palace and Muswell Hill,
finishing back at East Finchley station. This is a surprisingly
green walk through north London and with great views.
A Get Walking Day walk led by the Hammersmith,Fulham and Wandsworth Group.
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Saturday 29th May
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Keston Common and Down House — 3-4 hours (5 miles), leisurely pace
Meet at Hayes (Kent) station at 1:30pm (e.g. 12:47 from Charing Cross).
Finish at Downe (for bus to Bromley stations).
A Saturday Stroll led by Les Douglas, Inner London Area.
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