3 rivers- Thames, Darent and Cray. Mostly easy, level walking- firm paths and tracks, one stile, passing Queen Elizabeth II bridge, Darent flood barrier, Littlebrook power station and Hall place park.
APRIL ERITH to BEXLEY (Linear) 8.5 miles
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APRIL Mile End to Canary Wharf 6.5 miles
It was mostly easy, level walking- firm paths and tracks, starting at Mile End tube station and then walking down to Canary Wharf. It was mostly in parks along the way and included a walk along the Thames, down into the Isle of dogs and through Mudchute Park. There we stopped for lunch before continuing to Canary Wharf and a nearby Weatherspoons pub.
Continue reading APRIL Mile End to Canary Wharf 6.5 miles
WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL. EMBANKMENT TO HOLLAND PARK (linear) 6 miles
We walked from the tulip garden near embankment station through Westminster and watched the changing of the guard at Bukingham Palace before proceeding via Hyde Park, where we had lunch and on to Kensington Gardens and Holland Park where we finished up at the Castle pub.
SATURDAY 11th APRIL. CHIPSTEAD (circular) 6 miles
Thirteen Poly Ramblers met at Chipstead Station for a short walk around magical Banstead Woods. After a short climb we saw Narnia sculptures of Lucy Pevensie by the Lamppost , a bit further along was Aslan the Lion, the White Witch and the Wardrobe. The wood was covered with English bluebells that were at its best, pity
Jennifer was unable to join us after perfect planning
Continue reading SATURDAY 11th APRIL. CHIPSTEAD (circular) 6 miles
SATURDAY 18th APRIL VANGUARD WAY PART 7 : BLACKBOYS to BERWICK (Linear) 11.7 miles
Undulating countryside and quiet country lanes via hamlet of Stalkers Lane and Chiddingly village to reward you for the necessary early start. Buy single to Uckfield Dep. London Bridge 09.05 arr. E. Croydon 09.18/dep. E.C. 09.33 arr. Uckfield 10.33 and bus to Blackboys. Return – buy single Berwick (Sussex) to London Bridge. Bring a picnic. Possible drink stop en route.
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