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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​​

Tuesday 24th June

Pub night

Time: 7.30pm

Location: The Rose and Crown, Church Place, Ealing, W5 4HN.
Meet in the bar.

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 1st 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

Wednesday 23rd July 

Local walk and picnic

Sunday 3rd – Saturday 9th August 
Netherlands cycling trip

Organiser: Marianne 

 

Thursday 21st August

Pub night

Time: 7.30pm

Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Rd, Ealing, W5 5RA

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

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

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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

Tuesday 28th January
Canary Wharf Winter Lights early evening walk
Meet at street level outside Canary Wharf station for the Elizabeth line at 5pm.
If you are getting the Elizabeth Line at Ealing Broadway please travel at the back of the train, so that when you alight at Canary Wharf you will head up the escalator signposted ‘Crossrail Place West exit.
We will probably spend about 2 hours walking round Canary Wharf looking at the various installations, finishing at about 7 pm.
Leader: Barbara 

Sunday 26th January

New Year Lunch

You need to book in advance for this event.

Organiser: Barbara

Sunday 19th January
A walk in Windsor Great Park

The walk starts in Old Windsor and joins the Long Walk up to the copper horse in Windsor Great Park. Then onto the Valley Gardens for a lunch stop. After lunch the walk goes past Savill Garden and on to Runnymede before returning to Old Windsor.

Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:15. Or meet at 10.00 by the Fox and Castle Pub in Old Windsor. Postcode SL4 2RB. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Leader: Neil. 
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car

Sunday 12th January
Shiplake station to Henley-on-Thames station via Rotherfield Peppard and Greys Court.

There will be a pub stop in Rotherfield Peppard, but please bring a packed lunch to avoid delays being served food. 

Meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 09:15 to catch the 09.26 Elizabeth Line train with a change at Twyford for the train to Shiplake, but note that we will be returning from Henley. Drivers can park at Shiplake station (no later than 10:20 please) and get the train back there (one stop) from Henley at the end.

Leader: Steve W. 
Distance: 
10.5 miles
Grade: 2

Travel: Train, Car

Saturday 21st December
A city of London walk down to Tate Modern

Time: 10:30am – meet outside Ealing Broadway tube station.
Location:
guidebook-based walking tour, from Aldgate down to the Tate Modern, with a part two contemporary art-to-view option included. Free entrance to Tate. Return via Central Line St Paul's.
Lunch/food: Bring pack lunch for picnic by the Thames. Or there are options to purchase take-away snacks/food on the way.
Leader: David Cross. 
Distance: 
tbc. 
Approximately 2/3 hrs of walking.

Grade: 1
Travel: Train (Elizabeth Line)

Tuesday 10th December
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB.Meet in the bar.


Sunday 8th December
A linear walk from Iver to West Drayton
Meet at Iver Station at 9.45am. Iver is on the Elizabeth Line and there is a 9.26 train from Ealing Broadway, arriving at Iver at 9.40.
We will head for Thorney Lane and follow the London Loop along the Colne to the outskirts of Uxbridge.  We will then return along the Canal to West Drayton station. 
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Jane C. 
Distance: 
7 miles
Grade: 1

Travel: Train (Elizabeth Line)

Wednesday 4th December
Xmas lights walk.
Meet outside Covent Garden tube station at 4.15 pm. The walk will last about 2 hours and cover about 4 miles.
Leader: Barbara
Distance: 
4 miles

Travel: Tube  

Sunday 1st December
A circular walk from Northwood Hills.
The walk will skirt Harefield and St Mary’s Church and return via Ruislip Woods/Lido, with the option of a pub stop towards the end.
Meet at Ealing Common Station at 9.00am for a Piccadilly line train or meet at Northwood Hills station no later than 10:00am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve W.
Distance: 9
.5 miles
Grade: 2

Travel: Tube/Piccadilly line, Car

Sunday 24th November
A circular walk from Ibstone to Turville and Fingest.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Denise 
Distance: 
8 miles
Grade: 2.5 - 3.0

Travel: Car, Car-share

Thursday 21st November
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8PH. Meet in the bar.


Sunday 17th November
A circular walk from West Wycombe.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.15am.
Or meet in the car park at The Walled Garden cafe (HP14 3AP) in West Wycombe at 10.15am.
There will be a lunch stop at Hughenden Manor. Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Neil 
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2-3

Travel: Car, Car-share

Monday 11th November

Annual General Meeting.
Time: 8.00pm
Location: St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Ealing, W13 8HB.


 
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