  Cycling across Kent to the Sea! Canterbury to Deal 25 milesCycling across Kent to the Sea! Canterbury to Deal 25 miles See email sent on 1st July for more details Saturday Jul 5Dorking Circular West walk, 10.5 milesThis circular walk on Saturday 5th July will be in a scenic area of the Surrey Hills. Please bring a picnic lunch, enough to drink and suitable clothing for the weather. From Dorking (Main) station, the walk goes up through Denbies Vineyard to join the North Downs Way going west, with excellent views across to Box Hill. We then continue upwards to walk past Ranmore church and will have wide, open vistas to the South before entering a long stretch of woodland. After a rest stop at a viewpoint, we will continue through woods before dropping down into a valley to our lunch stop in Westcott. Here there is a small green with benches for a picnic lunch. There is a pub close by for a drink, but please bring a packed lunch as there will not be time to order food. After lunch we will walk southwards following part of the Greensand Way through an area of farmland before entering more woodland. We will pass through a park to return to Dorking, and then carry on to the station via the attractive open space of Cotmandene. For those who would like a drink at the end of the walk, there is a pub with an outside patio area just before we reach the station. The total length of the walk will be about 10.5 miles, with around 6 miles before lunch and 4.5 miles after lunch, and will be at a moderate pace throughout. The terrain is generally level, but with some short but quite steep slopes in the morning. There is a possible drop-out point at the lunch stop, with buses back to Dorking town centre, although they are infrequent so timings would need to be checked. There are toilets at Dorking (Main) station and at the pub at lunchtime; otherwise, there is lots of woodland. Travel: The suggested train is the 09.41 service from Victoria, calling at numerous stops, including Clapham Junction and Sutton, and arriving at Dorking (Main) station at 10.40am. Meet outside the exit from the station from where we will leave, after intros, at about 10.50am. There are three direct trains an hour back to Victoria, with the journey taking about an hour. Looking forward to seeing some of you on this walk. Paul Saturday Jul 5Cycle ride: Christ's Hospital to Knepp and backMeet at Christ's Hospital station at 11am for ride to Knepp rewilding project, returning around 3pm. About 15 miles total distance. Hazel Sunday Jul 6  Camping in the Isles of ScillyCamping under canvas in the Isles of Scilly, 10-15 July. This trip is fully booked. Thursday Jul 10 Jerram's Helios at Osterley ParkYou are welcome to join me on this visit to Osterley Park (NT). Entrance to the park is free. Meeting Point:- Osterley Park Tube Station Time 18:15 Refreshments:- ,picnic, cafe, pubs nearby For further information on this installation, please see below
This summer, we’re offering you a unique opportunity to experience the sun like never before, as renowned artist Luke Jerram’s Helios comes to Osterley Park and House. From Helen E Friday Jul 11 Walk from Thatcham to NewburyJoin me on a walk from Thatcham to Newbury via Greenham Common Control Tower museum. I aim to have longer lunch break than usual to enable everyone to have a look at the museum and take in the view from the control tower. The walk will be c9 miles in total. After lunch I'll walk around the common to see the missile silos - and perhaps try to find the women's memorial garden which is now in a business park. The museum has a relatively cheap, but basic cafe. There is an area to sit if you bring sandwiches, but I can't guarantee you will get a seat. It depends on how many visitors on the day (otherwise its sit on the grass). Note this date is provisional - as the museum is run by volunteers I will need to check nearer the date that it is open. You should get the (direct) 10:03 train from Paddington to Thatcham (walk will start 10:50). Anybody wanting to use their Freedom Pass and get free travel to Reading on the Elizabeth line you will need to recalculate to work out which Lizzie Line train to get to Reading which will allow you to make a connection to go on to Thatcham and arrive by 10:50. You will need a return ticket to Newbury. Depending on timing I will look to make a pub stop in Newbury at the end of the walk. Saturday Jul 12 Cycle ride around Imber Ranges Perimeter PathSun 13 July, about 33 miles around Imber Ranges Perimeter Path starting and finishing at Warminster station. About 33 miles, much of it off-road , fairly strenuous. Meet at Warminster station at 11am. Hazel Sunday Jul 13 Summer seaside trip to WhitbyBook now for this five-night trip to enjoy scenic coastal walks and the charms of Whitby, a historic seaside town. Famous as the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Whitby has a picturesque harbour, a ruined Gothic abbey and plenty of shops, pubs and cafes. The coastline features beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs and quaint fishing villages. Another great area for walks is the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, with its heritage railway. Cylists will also find a variety of trails to explore, including the Cinder Track from Whitby to Scarborough and others in the lovely Dalby Forest. We have reserved 22 hostel beds in YHA Whitby, a magnificent Grade I-listed mansion right next to the abbey ruins and with harbour views. The town centre is just a short walk away. The cost of £224 includes five nights’ accommodation in rooms shared with other CLOG members (all ensuite) and cooked breakfasts provided by the hostel. For booking details, see the email sent to members on 16 May. Friday Jul 18Capital Ring walk: Wimbledon Park to Richmond, 7 milesCapital Ring walk, section 6, Wimbledon Park to Richmond, 7.3 miles. Meet outside Wimbledon Park tube station (District line) from where we will leave promptly at 11am. Please bring a picnic lunch, enough to drink and sun protector lotion. From Wimbledon Park tube station it’s a short walk to the entrance of Wimbledon Park. (There is a WC just inside the gate and plenty of refreshment and WC stops en route). We walk across the park skirting the boating lake where there is a good view of No1 court in the distance. Exiting the park, we have a short walk-up hill through a quiet residential road to reach Wimbledon Common. We pass Wimbledon Windmill as we head downhill pass Queen’s Mere Pond towards Beverly Brook. From there we follow the brook over to Richmond Park via Robinhood Gate. Depending on the heat of the day we may take a deviation under the cover of trees and then lunch at the Isabella Plantation. We then continue across the park towards Pembroke Lodge and a special visit to King Henry’s mount. Exiting Richmond Gate, we walk across Petersham Meadows and along the Thames towards the end of the walk at Richmond and a well-deserved drink at the excellent White Swan. Richmond is on the mainline with fast trains into Waterloo and is also on the District and Overground lines. Here’s the link to section 6: Looking forward to walking with you. Steve M Saturday Jul 19  Committee meetingAll members are welcome to attend committee meetings. Alternatively if you have a matter that you would like the committee to raise please contact the Chair, chair.clog@membermojo.co.uk or the Secretary, secretary.clog@membermojo.co.uk. Contact the Secretary for the address of the meeting. Friday Jul 25Walk and visit to Sunbury Embroidery GalleryJoin me for a walk through Bushey Park to visit the Embroidery Gallery and Walled Garden in Sunbury on Thames. Lunch in café and optional afternoon walk. Details to follow. Sue Sinton Smith Friday Jul 25 July social: summer party in central LondonAll members are invited to the CLOG summer party, from 6.30pm at St George's Chuch Hall, Bloomsbury (the entrance to the hall is at 6-7 Little Russell Street WC1A 2HR, around the back of the church). The nearest tube is Holborn. Wednesday Jul 30Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Thursday Aug 14Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Friday Aug 15Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Saturday Aug 16Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Sunday Aug 17Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Monday Aug 18Summer Lake District mountain-walking tripThis is a mountain-walking trip in the north Lake District with access to a wide variety of high mountain walking routes, as well as nice low level walks for poorer weather. It will be easily accessible by public transport and have plenty of food outlets nearby. Further details by email when we open bookings. Going up on Thursday 14th August. Returning home on Tuesday 19th August. This trip is only open to existing members. Bookings opened 15th May 2025 Organiser: Ralph H. Tuesday Aug 19 |
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