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! No need to book; just turn up to any
walk that interests you.
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).
February - March 2012
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Wednesday 1st February
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Angelic Walking — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Farringdon tube station, at 7:00pm. Finishes at Angel.
We'll finish at the Angelic pub.
An Evening Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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Sunday 5th February
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Thames to the Downs: Part 2 — 4 miles, easy pace
Meet at Catford Bridge station at 10:30am. Finishes at Clock House station.
The next section of our easy walk from the Thames to the chalk ridge, on
the Waterlink Way along the river Pool on an intriguing green route.
A Get Walking for the Games Weekend Walk led jointly by the Blackheath and London Strollers Groups.
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Tuesday 7th February
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St. Pauls to London Bridge via Clerkenwell — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at St. Pauls tube station, by Cafe Nero, at 7:00pm. Finishes at London Bridge.
An Evening Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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Wednesday 8th February
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Dickension London Walk 6: Soho and Bloomsbury — 4 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Tottenham Court Road tube station, Oxford Street South exit, at 10:45am.
A leisurely walk through the streets of the city, looking for evidence of
the Victorian London, known and written about by Dickens. Refreshment
stops en route. We may be able to visit the Dickens Museum at the end of
the walk.
A Group Walk led by the South Bank Group.
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Thursday 9th February
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Wimbledon Common Circular — 5 miles, moderate pace
Meet at Wimbledon station, main booking hall, at 11:00am.
Moderately paced walk via Wimbledon Village and Cannizaro Park. We will
also be visiting the Windmill Museum where we can also stop for
refreshments at the Tearooms.
A Group Walk led by the South Bank Group.
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Saturday 11th February
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Regent's Park and Regent's Canal — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Baker Street station, by main entrance in front of station, at 10:30am. Finishes at Camden Town.
A walk across the park and along the canal towpath to arrive in the Camden
Town area in time to have lunch (own arrangements) before the Inner London
Area AGM in the afternoon.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Sunday 12th February
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Hampstead Heath Walk — 4 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Hampstead tube station at 11:00am.
Walk through Hampstead Village, through Hampstead Heath to Parliament Hill
then to Kenwood House. Option to browse through the house or have a drink
in the garden. Walk continues across the heath to a pub for lunch/drinks.
A Group Walk led by the Capital Walkers Group.
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Wednesday 15th February
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Primrose Hill to Little Venice — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Swiss Cottage tube station, at street level, at 7:00pm. Finishes at Warwick Avenue.
Take in the views of central London from Primrose Hill before following
the canal along to Little Venice.
An Evening Walk led by the Metropolitan Walkers Group.
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Saturday 18th February
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Rickmansworth to Harefield — 4 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Rickmansworth station, at 12:00 noon. Finishes at Harefield for bus to Uxbridge station.
A walk along a stretch of the Grand Union Canal, where the Chilterns comes
closest to Greater London. We progress as far as Harefield, still a true
village, to catch a bus to Uxbridge. Alternatively, if demanded, you can
continue the walk on to Uxbridge after lunch.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Sunday 19th February
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Romantic Dulwich ... and Peckham! — 5 miles, easy pace
Meet at Peckham Rye station at 10:30am. Finishes at West Dulwich station.
A Valentine's walk including the prettier side of Peckham, the common
where Blake had his vision of angels and Dulwich, one of London's
prettiest villages. Hand holding optional.
A Valentine's Walk led jointly by the Blackheath and London Strollers Groups.
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Sunday 26th February
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Barnes Village and Thames Path — 5 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Barnes station, at 11:00am. Finishes at Barnes Bridge station.
A walk that feels like it's through the countryside. We'll follow the
Beverley Brook and Thames Path and walk through Barnes village. Flat but
may be muddy in parts.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Saturday 3rd March
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Waterloo and South Bank Wander — 3 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Waterloo station, inside the main concourse under the large clock, at 1:00pm. Finishes back at Waterloo station.
A leisurely stroll around the lovely old back streets of Waterloo and
along the river to finish in a local pub.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Sunday 4th March
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Borough Green, Basted and Ightham — 5 miles, easy pace
Meet at Borough Green and Wrotham station at 10:30am. Finishes back at the same station.
Venture out of town for a rural stroll in the Kent Downs Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, including attractive villages, a lovely pub
and the Greensand Ridge.
A Group Walk led jointly by the Blackheath and London Strollers Groups.
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Sunday 11th March
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Strolling the Royal Parks — 4 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at St James's Park tube station, at 1:00pm. Finishes at Notting Hill Gate tube station.
A gentle walk through St James's Park, Green Park and Hyde Park, to finish
at the Gate cinema in Notting Hill, one of London's oldest cinemas.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Saturday 17th March
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Across Richmond Park — 5 miles, easy pace
Meet at Norbiton station at 11:00am. Finishes at North Sheen station.
Entering Richmond Park through Kingston Gate then via Ham Cross Plantation
to Pembroke Lodge for refreshments. After lunch via Sidmouth Wood, Bog
Gate and East Sheen Common.
A Group Walk led jointly by the Hampstead & District and London Strollers Groups.
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Sunday 18th March
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Rye Meads and River Lea — 5 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Broxbourne station, at 11:00am.
A leisurely stroll alongside the River Lea followed by a tour of Rye Meads
RSPB reserve.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Sunday 25th March
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Hoxton and the Regent's Canal — 4 miles, leisurely pace
Meet at Old Street station, at 11:00am. Finish at Highbury & Islington station.
A Group Walk led by the London Strollers Group.
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Saturday 31st March
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Woolwich Arsenal to Abbey Wood — 4 miles, easy pace
Meet at Woolwich Arsenal station at 11:00am. Finishes at Abbey Wood station.
Climbing to the ridge of high ground behind this military town, this is a
varied walk through commons and extensive woods, culminating in a visit to
Greater London's most extensive monastic remains (free entry). There might
even be bluebells!
A Group Walk led jointly by the Hampstead & District and London Strollers Groups.
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