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 9th August
A circular walk from Henley-On-Thames
We will head out of Henley going North on the Oxfordshire Way. Then to Fawley and on to Hambleden where we can have a longer break with an opportunity for refreshments at the pub, or maybe tea and cakes at the church. We will return to Henley along the Thames Path.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09.00.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car, Train
Wednesday 12th August
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB.
Saturday 15th August
Walk details to be confirmed
Leader: David H
Distance:
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Sunday 23rd August
Cookham to Wargrave
A linear walk from Cookham to Wargrave. There should be an opportunity for a pub stop at Burchett’s Green, at just under the halfway mark – but it’s an expensive gastropub so a packed lunch will be required.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:15 for the 09:26 Elizabeth line train to Maidenhead with a change to Cookham
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 10
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Sunday 30th August
Walk details to be confirmed
Leaders: Nicki and John
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Thursday 3rd - Monday 7th September
Staffordshire Moorlands trip
Based in Blackshaw Moor near Leek. Camping and non-camping options with organised walks.
Organiser: Jean
Previous Events
Sunday 2nd August
A circular walk from Pangbourne to Goring
We will start at Pangbourne station, walk to Goring by the Thames path and return through countryside to Pangbourne. There are a few hills in the afternoon.
There will be a stop for lunch at Goring, where there is an opportunity for a drink at a couple of cafés or a pub. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:10, to allow time to purchase tickets. We will take the 09:26 Elizabeth Line train from Ealing Broadway to Slough and change to the GWR service to Pangbourne. The price will depend on possession of over-60s Oystercards or Freedom Passes, and Senior or other railcards. Extension tickets are available from the boundary of your pass to Pangbourne.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, Car
Sunday 26th July
Wendover to Chesham
A linear walk from Wendover to Chesham following the Chiltern Link through open fields and beech woodland.
Our lunch stop will be at The Lee, where we can sit on the village green for a picnic – please bring a packed lunch. Drinks will be available at the Cock & Rabbit pub.
We will travel to Wendover by public transport. Oyster cards and Freedom Passes are not valid beyond Amersham so if you use either of these you will need to buy a single Chiltern Railways ticket from Amersham to Wendover before we set off. We will be joining the Wendover train at Harrow-on-the-Hill and arrive in Wendover at about 10.46 to start the walk.
If you are coming by car, you will need to get the train back from Chesham to Wendover, changing at Chalfont & Latimer.
Depart 9.00 a.m. from Ealing Broadway Station
Leader: Jean
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Saturday 18th July
Picnic on Horsenden Hill
To celebrate the club's 85th birthday we are having a picnic on Horsenden Hill. We will be gathering at 12:00 noon at Horsenden Farm, Perivale Brewery. Here you can order a drink before we make our way up to our picnic spot, which is just over 100 yards up from the Farm. Bring your own picnic.
There will be an optional walk to Horsenden Hill, an easy grade 2 walk, 3.5 miles long, starting at 10:30 am from Ealing Broadway Station. For those who want a shorter walk they can join us at the Brentham Club at 11:15 and for members coming on the Central line they can join the walk from Perivale Station at 11:45.
Sunday 28th June
A Walk from Chislehurst in South-East London
The walk is a stroll through woods, parks and open spaces in SE London, nominally Kent. We start and end at Chislehurst railway station. The famous Chislehurst caves are near the station, but we will not visit them on this occasion. I can promise you a brook, 2 memorials, a spooky house, a moat, and a surprising number of bears!.
We will have a picnic lunch in a picnic area, but there are no toilets. There is a pub about 10 mins walk away, but it is not on the actual route. There are toilets in the station and there is a good pub and a good café a short walk from the station which I hope we will have time to visit at the end of the walk.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 9.00am. The train to Chislehurst is from Charing X at 10.01, so we can start the walk around 10.45. I plan to go to Ch X via Lizline and Northern Line. Holders of Freedom Pass can use this all the way to Chislehurst. Others will need to buy a day return Ch X to Chislehurst in advance.
Leader: Jill
Distance: 7 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train
Monday 22nd June
An evening walk from South Greenford to Hanwell
Meet outside the Pear Tree Park Bistro (grid ref 155828), Stockdove Way, South Greenford, UB6 8TJ, at 7.30pm prompt, for a saunter to the Fox pub in Hanwell.
Leader: Jim
Sunday 21st June
Beaconsfield to Hedgerley
A circular walk from Beaconsfield via the charming village of Hedgerley. We will stop for lunch in Hedgerley where we can use the facilities at The White Horse pub and sit nearby on the benches. Please bring a packed lunch as the pub may be busy serving food.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30
Leader: Avis
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: car
Thursday 18th June
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RA
Sunday 14th June
A circular walk from Ibstone
The walk begins in Ibstone and goes through Idlecombe Wood and on to Turville. There is a pub in Turville and in Fingest for refreshments.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30
Leader: Denise
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: 2 - 2.5
Travel: Car
Sunday 7th June
A walk from West Ruislip
The walk starts at West Ruislip station, goes through Bayhurst Wood Country Park and Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and ends in Ruislip.
At the end of the walk, there will be an opportunity for a drink at the Hop and Vine pub or at a café on the High Street.
Please bring a packed lunch.
From Ruislip, there are various options to return to Ealing using buses and/or Underground trains.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09.30 to take the Central Line to West Ruislip via North Acton.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 10 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, Car
Sunday 31st May
A Walk on the South Downs from Hassocks to Lewes
There is a steep ascent onto the Downs itself, otherwise the contours are gentle. There are lovely views in all directions. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at 08.00 at Ealing Broadway station, to take the 08.16 train to Paddington, and then the tube to Victoria. We'll be aiming to catch the 09.00 Brighton train to Hassocks, and start the walk at 10-ish.
Leader: David H
Distance: 10 Miles
Grade: 2-3
Travel: Train
Sunday 24th May
A Walk from Swanley to Shoreham in Kent
The walk goes from Swanley to Shoreham through the “Garden of England” which is famous for its strawberries, hops and lavender.
In the morning we will make our way across mainly agricultural land until we approach the Darent Valley (lovely views) and walk down into Eynsford where we can have lunch sitting by the river. Please bring a packed lunch (and maybe something to sit on). There is a pub and shop nearby for any light refreshments. In the afternoon we will walk upstream (south) to follow the course of the River Darent, passing Lullingstone Castle and Roman Villa on the way.
If anyone wants to carry on walking from Shoreham to Otford, that will add another couple of miles at the end (10.5 miles in total).
Please meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 09.00 a.m. We will take the Central & Victoria Lines to Victoria Train Station and catch the 09.55 train to Swanley arriving 10.23. Return trains run to Victoria direct from Shoreham and Otley via Swanley.
It may be easiest to buy an off-peak day return ticket to Swanley then a separate ticket for the section between Shoreham/Otley and Swanley on the way back. If you are lucky enough to own a freedom pass, you can travel between Victoria and Swanley for free.
Leader: Jean
Distance: 8.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Sunday 17th May
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 Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.30
or meet at Effingham Junction station car park at 10:15 (Post code KT24 5HX).
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 11.5 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car, Train
Wednesday 13th May
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Fox, Green Lane, Hanwell, W72PJ
Saturday 9th May
Cycle Ride
Winter is behind us and now is the time to pump the tyres of your bike up HARD. A flat circuit south on quiet roads, cycleways, and paths, with two or three stops for refreshments. Back in Ealing for tea time.
Meet at 10.00am outside Ealing BROADWAY station.
Leader: Jim
Sunday 19th April
A linear walk from Chorleywood to Chesham
From Chorleywood the walk goes through Carpenters Wood, Chenies and on to Flaunden for a lunch stop, with an opportunity for refreshments at the Green Dragon pub. After lunch the walk heads for Ley Hill and then finishes in Chesham. There are a couple of hills to ascend. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09.15 for car sharing
or meet outside Chorleywood Station at 10.00.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 10 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car, Train
Tuesday 14th April
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Forester, 2 Leighton Road, Ealing, W13 9EP
Sunday 12th April
A circular walk from Runnymede to Windsor
From Runnymede we will climb the hill beside the JFK memorial to head into Windsor Great Park, then follow the Long Walk into Windsor which will be our lunch stop. Please bring a packed lunch as Windsor will be very busy. The return journey will follow the River Thames back to Runnymede.
The walk will start outside the National Trust cafe in the NT car park at Runnymede, SL4 2JL, at 10.00am.
Please meet at Leopold Road at 9.00am to sort out lifts.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 11 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Thursday 19th - Monday 23rd March
North Wales walking trip
Staying in the Conwy Valley with 3 days of organised walks.
Organiser: Neil
Sunday 15th March
London Loop Section 3. Petts Wood station to Hayes station
Much of the route is on footpaths through commons, parks and along tracks.
Some parts will be muddy. However, the walking is generally easy.
There is very little road walking, but there are a couple of dual carriageways which will need crossing with care.
Please bring a packed lunch, which will be taken at High Elms Park, which also has toilet facilities.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 9.00 to catch the 9.15 train to Paddington, where we'll change for the tube to Victoria.
Leader: David H
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Thursday 12th March
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Village Inn,122-124 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5 1QP
Sunday 8th March
A Chilterns Walk from Coombe Hill
The walk will start at Coombe Hill car park, then proceed towards Princes Risborough. In the afternoon, we will ascend four hills: Whiteleaf Hill, Pulpit Hill, Beacon Hill and Coombe Hill.
There will be an opportunity to stop for a drink in the early afternoon at the Red Lion pub in Whiteleaf.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.00
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 9.5 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car
Sunday 1st March
A circular walk from Stoke Row
From Stoke Row the walk heads to Ipsden and then past Hailey, and on to a footpath that runs parallel to the ridgeway. There are some nice views along the way, some woodland, some fields and some ups and downs.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.15
Leader: Tony
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 22nd February
A circular walk from Skirmett via Hambleden
We will do an anti-clockwise circuit mainly through woodland until we reach Hambleden and then return to Skirmett through fields along the Hambleden Valley. Please bring a packed lunch to eat along the way. There should be an opportunity to do a brief refreshment stop later in Hambleden.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.30.
Leader: Jean
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 15th February
A linear walk from Uxbridge to Rickmansworth
A walk along the Grand Union Canal from Uxbridge to Rickmansworth.
There will be an opportunity for refreshments at Rickmansworth Aquadrome. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet outside the main entrance to Uxbridge tube station at 10.15.
The walk finishes at Rickmansworth tube station.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train, Bus, Car
Wednesday 11th February
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Rose and Crown, Church Place, St. Mary's Road, South Ealing, W5 4HN
Sunday 8th February
A circular walk from Bradenham
From Bradenham we will walk north to Loosely Row and its windmill before looping around Speen and crossing Naphill Common on our way back to Bradenham. Optional pub stop 1 mile from the end.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.30
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 9.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 1st February
A circular walk from Burnham Beeches
From Burnham Beeches the walk will go east, across Stoke Common and in to Fulmer. We will return through Black Park and Stoke Poges. Please bring a packed lunch. It is likely to be muddy in places.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common station at 09.15am or meet at 10:00am at the entrance to Burnham Beeches car park in Farnham Common, SL2 3PS just off the A355.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Wednesday 28th January
Canary Wharf winter lights walk
Meet at street level outside Canary Wharf station (Elizabeth line) at 5pm.
Leader: Barbara
Sunday 25th January
A circular walk from Englefield Green to Virginia Water and Windsor Great Park
There is some road walking to get us into Windsor Great Park where we turn left and head off to Virginia Water, along paths, however there are some sections once at the top end of the lake, that maybe muddy. Please bring a packed lunch, there will be opportunities to buy hot/cold drinks along the way.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30am
Leader: Denise
Distance: 8.5 miles
Grade: 1.5
Travel: Car
Sunday 11th January
New Year lunch and a morning walk
You need to book in advance for the lunch at Ealing Golf Club.
Organiser: Marianne
Tuesday 16th December
West End Xmas lights walk
An evening walk of about 4 miles from Covent Garden and finishing at Leicester Square to see the West End Xmas lights. With a possible stop for some food and a drink.
Meet at 5.00pm outside Covent Garden tube station
Leader: Barbara
Sunday 14th December
A circular walk from Beaconsfield
Please bring a packed lunch and there will be festive refreshments available after the walk.
Please meet at 9:15am at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Tuesday 9th December
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The New Inn, 62 St Mary's Road, South Ealing, W5 5EX
Sunday 7th December
A walk from Grange Hill to Romford
On leaving Hainault the walk passes through Hainault Forest (Country Park), fields and Havering Country Park to Havering-Atte-Bower – with viewpoints, a church and a pub, we should find somewhere there to stop and eat a packed lunch. In the afternoon we walk through Bedfords Park, with another viewpoint and toilets. We then follow Black’s Brook through Raphael Park to Romford and the Elizabeth line back to Ealing Broadway.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09.15 to take the Elizabeth line to Stratford and the Central line to Grange Hill
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 9.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Monday 24th November
Annual General Meeting
Time: 8.00pm
Location: St Stephen's Church Hall, St Stephen's Road, West Ealing, W13 8HB
Sunday 23rd November
A linear walk from Ealing to Kingston along the Thames Path
The walk starts at Ealing Broadway Station and goes to Kew where we pick up the Thames Path. Please bring a packed lunch. There are cafes along the way in Richmond to grab a coffee/tea/cake. You can also leave the walk at Richmond, if you want. The Thames Path is likely to be muddy, so sensible walking shoes/boots are advised.
Meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 09.30
Leader: Denise
Distance: 9.6 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Bus