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Capital Ring - section11

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Sun, 19 Oct 2025 )

The next section of the Capital Ring is from Hendon Park to Highgate. As this section is only 5.6 miles, I'm going to add on a further 3-4 miles taking us across Hampstead Heath. So, if you want to, you can finish at Highgate tube station, or later at Hampstead tube.

Please meet at Hendon Central tube station (Northern line, Edgeware branch) by 11am, when we'll set off.

Please bring a packed lunch, water and suitable clothing for the weather. We'll find a good spot to have our picnic and a pub or cafe for refreshments along the way.

Our route first takes us into Hendon Park to rejoin the Capital Ring path, then follows the River Brent for a while before turning East towards Hampstead Garden suburb.

We pass East Finchley station (after 4 miles) and walk through three woods – Cherry Tree, Highgate and Queen’s Woods – all remnants of the ancient forest of Middlesex.

After 51/2 miles we'll reach Highgate station (Northern line, High Barnet branch), the end of the Capital Ring section.

Then we can work our way towards Hampstead Heath to finish at Hampstead tube, with the opportunity for a cup of tea.

I look forward to seeing you on the walk.

Helen R

CLOG social at Devereux pub, Temple

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT

(Tue, 21 Oct 2025 )

You are all welcome to join us for this CLOG Social evening at The Devereux pub, 20 Devereux Court, Temple, London WC2R 3JJ, from 6.30pm. The upstairs function room has been booked for us and this is where we'll be sitting. The nearest tube station is Temple.

Committee meeting

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:15:00 GMT

(Thu, 23 Oct 2025 )

All 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, which starts at 7.15pm.

CLOG Days Out : Short Walk and visit to Waddesdon Manor

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

(Fri, 24 Oct 2025 )

I'm visiting Waddesdon Manor on Friday 24th October. We will walk from Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station the four miles to the Manor, where we will have the chance to explore the house and grounds. There should be some nice autumn colour. Either walk back to the station or catch an infrequent bus from the village.

Meet at Marylebone Station in time for the 09:56 train. Buy a return to Aylesbury Vale Parkway.

Entry is free for National Trust members.

Sue Sinton Smith

Bluebell Railway country walk

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

(Sat, 25 Oct 2025 )

I am planning to do my Bluebell Heritage Railway Country Walk on Saturday 25 October. This is a provisional date.

** To be Confirmed during the week before. **

Before the walk starts we will have a ride on the heritage train run by the Bluebell Railway volunteers. On the recce we had a ride on a 'Thumper' diesel train and also saw 2 operating steam trains, which was nice.

It appears you can't purchase a single fare online, so you need to arrive at the Bluebell Railway ticket office in plenty of time to buy a ticket. The Bluebell Heritage line trains are infrequent.

TRAVEL: Catch the 09:50 from VICTORIA to EAST GRINSTEAD (arrives 10:50).
If you catch a later train from Victoria, you will run the risk of missing the Bluebell train and the walk. I may join the train at East Croydon (10:10)

At EAST GRINSTEAD go out the exit and turn right to walk 100 yards to the Bluebell Railway ticket office where you must purchase a ticket to Horstead Keynes station , (£17 single ). A single will do.
Meet on the the Bluebell railway platform 3, where there is a roof and seats.
We will catch the 11:30 departure from East Grinstead to Horsted Keynes.

START: The walk will start at Horsted Keynes station exit at about 12:10 giving a few minutes to absorb the atmosphere and take photos.
FINISH: The walk will finish at East Grinstead station late pm maybe 6 or 7 pm. (Trains to London at xx:06 and xx:36)

LUNCH: Please bring a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
I intend to have a pub stop for a drink.
Whether we can get food there depends on how busy they are.

DISTANCE: Approx 10 to 11 miles. Pace a brisk 2 to 2.5 mph
There are no drop out points on this walk. It is not suitable for slow walkers or Olympic runners.

TERRAIN: Hilly, fields and woods. There will be a little road walking, as it's not possible to avoid the roads completely.

The nights are drawing in, so please bring a torch.
The last part is on a disused railway line, which will be easy to walk in the dark, in case we finish late.

I will pause from time to time, to consult the map and gather the group together.
Your patience and good humour will be appreciated :-)

Happy walking,
Ralph

Visit to Salisbury

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

(Sun, 26 Oct 2025 )

Meet under the clock at Waterloo station around 10am to take 10.15 train to Salisbury, arriving 11.42. (NB the clocks go back today so meeting time will be like the old 11am). We will walk to the Old Mill at Harnham for coffee/lunch break, then walk round Cathedral Close with option to visit museums, historic houses and the cathedral itself (entry charge), with further option to attend Choral Evensong at 4.30pm. Hazel

Lee Miller at Tate Britain - book soon

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT

(Wed, 05 Nov 2025 )

Attention Cloggie art lovers – quick action required – tickets selling out!

This is the most extensive retrospective of Lee Miller’s photography yet staged in the UK, with around 250 vintage and modern prints, including those never previously displayed. She was a fashion model, a photographer, a cook and a war correspondent, and is probably best known for being photographed in Hitler’s bath.

Full price is £20, concessions available. I suggest booking a ticket as soon as you can for the 13:45 slot (or an adjacent slot) at:

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/lee-miller

Meet either in the White Swan, 14, Vauxhall Bridge Road, for lunch or a drink from 12:30 to 13:35, or at the Gallery (side entrance in Atterbury Street, off Millbank) at 13:40. We can have tea at the gallery later. The nearest tube is Pimlico, or overground at Vauxhall.

See email to let the organiser (Tim N) know you are coming.

Hostel trip to Dulverton, West Somerset

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Thu, 20 Nov 2025 )

Dulverton in West Somerset, the gateway to Exmoor National Park, has been selected for this year’s November trip. YMCA Dulverton is a lovely converted vicarage and is perfectly located to explore Dulverton and Exmoor, by foot, mountain bike, kayak or canoe. The hostel sports a newly refurbished kitchen and accommodation for 36 (although we will limit numbers to about 20). The hostel is located within the town, which also has two hotels, b&bs and, of course, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. There’s a Co-op store for food shopping. Get there by train to Tiverton Parkway and then bus, or Taunton and a longer bus journey. NB There is only provision for off-street parking or council-run car parks. The trip will open for booking two to three months before departure.

Hostel trip to Dulverton, West Somerset

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 )

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Hostel trip to Dulverton, West Somerset

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 )

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Hostel trip to Dulverton, West Somerset

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Sun, 23 Nov 2025 )

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Hostel trip to Dulverton, West Somerset

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Mon, 24 Nov 2025 )

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CLOG Christmas party, central London

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT

(Mon, 01 Dec 2025 )

This year's Christmas party will take place in central London from 6.30pm. Food and some drink will be provided. For venue see email sent to members on 4 August.

Pub crawl under the arches, Waterloo to London Bridge

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

(Sun, 07 Dec 2025 )

Xmas pub crawl visiting lesser-known pubs in Southwark. Starting at Wetherspoons Lion & Unicorn at Waterloo Station, where I will be having my breakfast at 11.30, departing at 12.00, and ending in the well known Bankside Angel on the waterfront. Feel free to join or leave any time. Details of itinerary will be posted in due course.

Tony

Capital Ring walk: the finale, 9.5 miles

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

(Sun, 14 Dec 2025 )

Finish the Capital Ring in style on the Woolwich Ferry or by using the Woolwich Foot Tunnel. Easy walking, no stiles or mud! Perfect Winter Walk. Bring a picnic, but drink stop en route.

Start 11am Hackney Wick Station. Finish Woolwich Riverside. 9.5 miles

Sue Sinton Smith