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 8th November
Burnham Beeches, Hedgerley and Farnham Common
A circular walk starting at Burnham Beeches to Hedgerley and Farnham Common. It is largely flat, with just a few gentle ascents and descents.
Please bring a packed lunch. I plan to stop for lunch in Hedgerley, where there are benches in the village and in the churchyard, as well as the excellent White Horse pub.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30.
The walk starts at Burnham Beeches Nature Reserve car park (post code SL2 3PS). Parking costs £3 for the day.
Leader: Steve C
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1 - 2
Travel: car
Monday 9th November
Annual General Meeting
Time: 8.00pm
Location: St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, West Ealing, W13 8HB.
Sunday 15th November
A Thames walk ‘with a difference’
Leader: Jill
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Wednesday 18th November
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Rd, Ealing, W5 5RA.
Sunday 6th December
Walk details to be confirmed
Leader: Jean
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Tuesday 8th December
Xmas lights walk in the West End
Leader: Barbara
Thursday 17th December
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The New Inn, 62 St Mary's Rd, Ealing, W5 5EX.
Previous Events
Sunday 1st November
A circular walk from from Piddington
A hilly circular walk from Piddington (Bucks!), near West Wycombe.
A joint outing with the Thame and Wheatley Ramblers group.
Meet at Leopold Road near Ealing Common Station to leave at 09.00.
Walk starts at 10.00. Park outside the Dashwood Roadhouse pub on the road parallel to the A40, HP14 3BH.
Bring your walking sticks for the steep sections, as well as a late-morning snack.
Leader: Edda
Distance: 7 miles
Grade: 2 - 3
Travel: Car
Tuesday 20th October
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Duke of Kent, Scotch Common, Ealing, W13 8DL.
Sunday 18th October
A circular walk from Middle Assendon in the Chilterns
From Middle Assendon the walk goes via Bix Bottom and the Warburg Nature Reserve. Then on to Nettlebed for a lunch stop.
The Cheese Shed at the Nettlebed Creamery serves drinks and light meals. It may be busy so best to bring a packed lunch with you.
After lunch the walk goes via Highmoor and Greys Court back to Middle Assendon.
The walk goes through woods and open countryside, and there are some gentle hills with one fairly steep hill in the morning.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:15.
The walk will start at 10.30 from Middle Assendon.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 10.5 miles
Grade: 2 - 3
Travel: Car
Saturday 10th October
Oxford to Abingdon along the Thames Path
The walk is along the Thames Path from Oxford to Abingdon. The path stays close to the river for almost the whole time.
Please bring a packed lunch. Abingdon is one of the oldest towns in England, and has a market square with nice cafes for refreshments. From Abingdon, we take a bus to Didcot station, for services back to Reading. There are also buses back to Oxford.
We will meet at Ealing Broadway station at 08.45, to take the 08.56 to Reading. Freedom Pass holders need only buy a return from Reading to Oxford. At Reading, we change to the 9.49 train for Oxford, arriving at 10.18. The walk will start outside the main station entrance at 10.30.
Leader: David H
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train
Sunday 4th October
A circular walk from Chipperfield, Herts
From Chipperfield the walk passes through woods and fields via the outskirts of Bovington to Boxmoor and lunch at The Fishery Inn after 6 miles. In the afternoon, the walk takes the Grand Union Canal towpath to Apsley and then through more woods and fields back to Chipperfield.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 10.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 20th September
A Chilterns walk from Beaconsfield
The walk will be in the Chilterns, north of Beaconsfield. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and cake will be available after the walk.
Meet at 9:15am at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car, Train
Saturday 19th September
Cycle Ride
A cycle ride along quiet streets, cycleways and paths for about 40 miles. No steep hills to climb. Stops at two or three wayside cafes. Back at Ealing around 5.00pm.
The Cycle ride starts from Hayes and Harlington Station. Meet Steve W at 10.00am at Ealing Broadway Station to get the train to Hayes and Harlington.
There are no steps on the Elizabethan line to carry your bike over.
Leader: Jim
Thursday 17th September
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Wheatsheaf, 41 Haven Lane, Ealing, W5 2HZ.
Sunday 13th September
A Walk in Richmond Park
We shall enter the park at the Richmond Gate entrance and walk in a clockwise direction. There will be an opportunity for a coffee stop at Roehampton Gate. We will then continue around the edge of the park, before making our way into the Isabella Plantation for lunch. There will be an opportunity to leave the walk at the Petersham Gate (for those not wishing to walk up the hill to the back of Pembroke Lodge for tea and cake). We then continue along the perimeter to Richmond Gate, before walking to the bus stop to catch the bus back to Ealing Broadway.
Meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 9.35 to get the 9.44 bus, alighting at Robins Court at approx 10.33, it is then approx 15 minute walk to the park through the Terrace Gardens, which has an incline.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Denise
Distance: 9 miles
Grade: 1.5
Travel: Bus
Thursday 3rd - Monday 7th September
Staffordshire Moorlands trip
Based in Blackshaw Moor near Leek. Camping and non-camping options with organised walks.
Organiser: Jean
Sunday 30th August
A circular walk from Watlington
Meet at 9:00am at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.
The walk starts at 10:00am from the entrance to White Mark Campsite, Hill Road, Watlington, OX49 5AF.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leaders: Nicki and John
Distance: 11-12 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car
Sunday 23rd August
Cookham to Wargrave
A linear walk from Cookham to Wargrave via Pinkneys Green, Burchett’s Green, Ashley Hill and Bowsey Hill. There are 2 hills, but neither is particularly steep.
There should be an opportunity to stop for a drink in Burchett’s Green at around about lunchtime, but it’s a gastro pub, so please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:15 for the 09:26 Elizabeth line train to Maidenhead where we change trains for Cookham. Returning from Wargrave we will get the train to Twyford and then the Elizabeth line back to Ealing Broadway.
Leader: Steve W
Distance: 10 Miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train
Saturday 15th August
A circular walk from Goring & Streatley
We'll be crossing the Thames and walking on the Ridgeway, then turning off to Aldworth - mostly uphill, but not steep - through open fields. After Aldworth, the route will be generally flatter, much of it through woodland.
Please bring a packed lunch, which we'll take in a field.
Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 9.15, to take the 9.26 to Reading, followed by the 10.25 to Goring & Streatley, arriving at 10.37. The walk will start at 10.45, from the Red Cross Road entrance to the station (the other side of the tracks from the main station building). If you have a Freedom Pass, the only ticket you'll need to buy is a Reading to G&S return.
Leader: David H
Distance: 12 Miles
Grade: 2-3
Travel: Train, Car
Wednesday 12th August
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB.
Sunday 9th August
A circular walk from Henley-On-Thames
The walk will start outside the railway station in Henley and will go along the Thames path on the south side of the Thames to Mill End and then on to Hambleden for a lunch stop.
After lunch we will walk to Greenlands and pick up the path on the north side of the river Thames and walk back to Henley.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09.00.
Leader: Neil
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Car, Train
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