Our Sunday morning meeting point for car-share walks
At the corner of Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
When car sharing takes place, fuel cost is calculated at 30p per mile, divided by the number of occupants of the car.
nb. some walks may be via public transport. Check below!
Walk Grades
1. Essentially flat with no significant hills
2. Some hills, but not particularly steep
3. Some hills with possible steep ascent/descent
Programme of Events
Sunday 31st August
Walk details to be confirmed
Leader: David H
Distance:
Grade:
Travel:
Tuesday 9th September
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB
Wednesday 17th – Thursday 25th September
Walking trip in France
Walking the GR21 route along the beautiful Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre) in Normandy between Dieppe and le Havre.
Organiser: Barbara
Thursday 9th – Tuesday 14th October
Isle of Wight walking trip
Based in Newport with four days of organised walks.
Organiser: Avis
Previous Events
Thursday 21st August
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Rd, Ealing, W5 5RA
Sunday 17th August
A linear walk along part of the London Loop from Harold Wood station to Rainham station
The walk largely follows the River Ingrebourne and there are a number of points of interest along the route. We will pass Upminster windmill, Hornchurch Country Park (with visible remains of a wartime RAF base), Ingrebourne Marshes and Rainham Hall. Rainham Hall is a National Trust property and is located at the end of the walk. It has a café where we can stop for tea and cake.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet outside Ealing Broadway station at 09:15. We will catch the 09:26 Elizabeth Line train towards Shenfield, arriving at Harold Wood station at 10:22.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train
Sunday 10th August
A walk in Richmond Park
The walk is a circular walk around the perimeter of Richmond Park. There are a few inclines, but nothing too strenuous.
Please meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 10.00 to catch the 65 bus at 10.06 which should arrive at The Dysart in Petersham at 10.47, where we will commence the walk.
Leader: Denise
Distance: 7 miles
Grade: 1-2
Travel: Bus, train, car
Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th August
Netherlands cycling trip
Organiser: Marianne
Tuesday 29th July
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: Starting at 9.30am from Ealing Town Hall
Sunday 27th July
A walk in the Surrey Hills from Effingham Junction station
The route takes us south across Effingham Common and through Greatlee and Oldlands Woods before looping back to Effingham, where there’s opportunity at the 9-mile mark to stop for refreshments to fortify us for the return to Effingham Junction. There are no refreshment opportunities until we get to Effingham, so please bring a packed lunch, which we will eat en route.
Meet at 09.30 at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station for lifts to Effingham Junction, where there is all day parking at the station for £3.70, or meet at Effingham Junction station car park for 10:30.
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 11.5 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, car.
Wednesday 23rd July
Local evening walk and picnic in Syon Park
The walk begins in Syon Park (outside the Hillier garden centre shop's main entrance). We will walk through Syon Park and then follow the river upstream until we cross at Richmond Bridge, then east/downstream and back over the footbridge at Richmond Lock. Returning to Syon House, where we will eat picnic/s on the lawn. It will be on flat parkland, quiet roads and river pathways.
Meet in Syon Park, outside 'Hillier' Garden Centre entrance door, at 5pm
Leader: David C
Distance: Approximately 4 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Take the E2 bus from Ealing, or parking available at Syon House.
Sunday 20th July
A walk from Ruislip
The walk will begin at West Ruislip station. We will walk to Ruislip Lido and do a circular walk through Copse Wood to Harefield village and return via Bayhurst wood and Mad Bess wood, finishing at West Ruislip station.
Please bring a packed lunch. There may be a chance of a refreshment stop in Harefield.
Meet at West Ruislip station at 10.00am
Leader: Jane C
Distance: 8-9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, Car
Tuesday 8th July
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: Starting at 9.30am from Ealing Town Hall
Sunday 6th July
A circular walk from Goring along the Ridgeway Path and Swan's Way.
From Goring we will walk north along the Ridgeway as far as Carmel College at Mongewell and then return to Goring along Swan’s Way, via South Stoke.
Meet at Ealing Broadway to take the 08:26 Elizabeth Line train to Reading. Change at Reading for the 09:18 train to Goring, arriving at 09:30.
Or meet at Goring Station at 09.30 if travelling by car.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 13 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, car.
Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th June
New Forest camping trip
Staying at a campsite in Brockenhurst. Full day walks organised for the Friday and Saturday.
Organisers: Debbie and Rocky
Tuesday 24th June
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Rose and Crown, Church Place, Ealing, W5 4HN.
Meet in the bar.
Sunday 15th June
A circular walk from Chorleywood
We shall walk to Chenies, cross the River Chess and walk along the Chess Valley before climbing up to Sarratt village.
Following a lunch stop in Sarratt we shall walk to Commonwood and Bucks Hill then return to the Chess Valley. The final stretch is through the Chorleywood Estate and over Chorleywood Common to return to our start point.
This is a walk on field and woodland tracks, some boardwalks and a few quiet lanes. There may be some muddy spots to negotiate and patches of nettles. Additional boardwalks have been laid in 2025 in muddier spots.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Chorleywood Station Car Park at 10.30am.
Leader: Pauline
Distance: 11 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, car.
Tuesday 10th June
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: Starting at 9.30am from Ealing Town Hall
Sunday 8th June
A circular walk from Goring and Streatley Station
There is one long but gentle ascent near the start, and two steeper but shorter ascents later on. However the majority of the walk will be on level ground, through woodland and fields. There will be some road walking as we pass through Woodcote, but all the roads we use have little traffic.
Please bring a packed lunch, which we'll have in a field with lovely views.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:15. We will catch the 09:26 Elizabeth line train to Reading. Freedom Pass holders need only buy a return from Reading to Goring. At Reading we'll take the 10.25 to Goring & Streatley, arriving at 10.37.
Leader: David H
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, car.
Sunday 1st June
A linear walk from Wargrave to Henley-on-Thames
The route takes us through Wargrave to Warren Row, where there’s an opportunity for a coffee break, then North to the Thames, West of Hurley. We then follow the Thames upstream to Henley, passing through Aston, with the option of a drink at The Flower Pot Hotel. Please bring a packed lunch, which I expect we will eat by the river.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:15. We will catch the 09:26 Elizabeth line train to Twyford and change there for the train to Wargrave. We will return from Henley. For those with Freedom Passes: these are valid between Ealing Broadway and Twyford, but you will need to pay for the train journey from Twyford to Wargrave and Henley to Twyford – you can touch in and out with a contactless payment card, but Oyster is not valid.
Leader: Steve W.
Distance: 10.5 miles.
Grade: 2 There’s a long climb out of Wargrave but it’s not particularly steep.
Travel: Train, car.
Tuesday 27th May
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: Starting at 9.30am from Ealing Town Hall
Sunday 25th May
A circular walk from West Wycombe
We'll walk between the historic village of West Wycombe, the unspoilt village of Bradenham, and the Hughenden Manor estate. The trail winds through parkland and woodland, offering far-reaching views across the Chiltern Hills.
Please bring a packed lunch. We plan to stop at the café at Hughenden Manor near the end of the walk.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:00.
Or meet at 10.00 at the National Trust car park near St Lawrence’s Church on West Wycombe Hill (Grid Ref. SU827950).
Leader: Guada.
Distance: 8.5 miles.
Grade: 2-3.
Travel: Car.
Thursday 22nd May
Evening walk and Pub night
For the pub night meet at 7.30pm
Location: The Fox, Green Lane, Hanwell, W7 2PJ. Meet in the bar.
There is an evening walk to the Fox pub.
The walk begins in Pitshanger Park and follows the Brent River Path and is around 4.5 miles long, and takes about 2 hours.
Meet at 17:30 at the gate to Pitshanger Park at the bottom of Barnfield Road.
Leader: Steve C.
Sunday 18th May
A linear walk from Harpenden to St Albans
The walk starts by crossing Harpenden Common, then goes through the newly established Heartwood Forest. We then walk to the village of Sandridge, where we will stop for lunch, with the option of a drink in one of the village's pubs. We then make our way to St Albans, passing Roman ruins and the cathedral, before heading to St Albans City station. There are many pubs and cafés in St Albans, should anyone like to stop for refreshments before catching the train. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at 09:20 at Ealing Broadway station to allow time to buy tickets.
We take the 09:36 Elizabeth Line train from Ealing Broadway, and change at Farringdon for the Thameslink service to Harpenden. At the end of the walk, we will use the same line to return from St Albans. The easiest option is to buy a return ticket to Harpenden. If you have an over-60 Oystercard or Freedom Pass, you can buy a ticket from the boundary of zone 6. This is available from the ticket office, or the National Rail (but not TFL) ticket machines. This costs £10.80, or £7.15 with a railcard.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 11 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train, car
Sunday 11th May
A walk from Beaconsfield in search of bluebells
Please bring a packed lunch.
Tea and cakes available at the end of the walk.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:00
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 11 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Tuesday 29th April
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: Starting at 9.30am from Ealing Town Hall
Sunday 27th April
A circular walk from Lane End
The walk will go to Hambleden via Wheeler End and Frieth.
We will have a lunch stop in Hambleden and an opportunity to have a drink in the pub or in the cafe there. The walk will return to Lane End along the Hambleden valley via Skirmett and up through Adams Wood.
We should see some bluebells and the hawthorn and cow parsley are just coming into to flower.
There are 2 steep hills.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:00.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 11 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car
Tuesday 15th April
Cycle ride from Ealing
It will be on flattish, quiet roads and park paths.
Leader: Marianne
Distance: 15 miles
Travel: Bring your own bicycle
Meeting point: To be confirmed
Sunday 13th April
Iver to West Drayton via Little Britain and Uxbridge
We will head for Thorney Lane and follow the London Loop along the Colne to Uxbridge. We will then return along the Canal to West Drayton station.
When we get to Uxbridge, we can visit a cafe in the park. You may wish to bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Iver Station at 09:45.
There is a 09.26 train from Ealing Broadway, arriving at Iver at 09.40.
Leader: Jane C
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train/Car
Wednesday 9th April
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Village Inn, 122-124 Pittshanger Lane, Ealing, W5 1QP. Meet in the bar.
Sunday 6th April
Box Hill and Headley Heath (including a section of the North Downs Way)
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30.
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 10.5 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car
Sunday 30th March
A circular walk from Hunsdon near Ware
Lunch is in Wareside near the family-run Chequers Inn.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30.
Leader: Howard
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 23rd March
Ealing Broadway to Hammersmith, via Putney Bridge
The walk goes through Gunnersbury Park, across the A4 to Kew Bridge. Once over Kew Bridge, we walk along the river as far as Putney Bridge. Lunch will be taken at Bishop's Park where there is a cafe and toilet facilities. The walk will finish at Hammersmith Station.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet outside Ealing Broadway Station at 09.30.
Leader: Denise
Distance: 9.5 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train, Bus
Sunday 16th March
A walk in the Chilterns through Turville, Fingest and Skirmett
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30.
There will be an opportunity to stop for a drink at the Chequers pub in Fingest, but please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car
Tuesday 11th March
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Forester, 2 Leighton Road, West Ealing, W13 9EP. Meet in the bar.
Sunday 9th March
A circular walk from Beaconsfield
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Avis
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 23rd February
A circular walk in the Chilterns from Cookley Green.
Meet at 09.30 at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Jean
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car
Sunday 16th February
A circular walk from Bourne End.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at 09.15 at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
Or meet at 10:00 in Bourne End at the Wakeman Road car park, SL8 5SX, in front of the library/community centre.
Leaders: John and Nicki
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Thursday 13th February
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RA. Meet in the bar.
Sunday 9th February
London Parks Walk
A walk from Paddington along the Regents Canal turning off to explore Primrose Hill park. There is a café and toilets here before we ascend the hill for the fabulous view from the top. We then descend and go back across the canal to Regents Park. Here we will walk around the different areas of the park, including various gardens and the lake. There are cafes and toilets here, but it is still best to bring sandwiches as cafes will be busy on a Sunday. We will finish at Regents Park underground, on the Bakerloo line back to Paddington.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:30.
Leaders: Jill and Rose
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train