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RAF Hornchurch & Rainham Hall Walk 5 May 2025

May 11, 2025By John's Labour blog

 Last Monday 5 May 25, Gill and I went for a 6.52 mile walk around Hornchurch Country Park and a visit to the National Trust property, Rainham Hall. The country park used to be the site of a First World war and then Battle of Britain airfield…Read more…

May 11, 2025John's Labour blog

Rainham Marshes Walk

Feb 23, 2025By John's Labour blog

 Off message but last Sunday Gill and I finally went for a walk in nearby Rainham Marshes alongside the River Thames. This was a circular route about 7 miles long. We had walked East alongside the Thames in June 2017 in the very last leg of the Lo…Read more…

Feb 23, 2025John's Labour blog

Lambourne End Walk

Feb 15, 2025By John's Labour blog

Off message. For various reasons (winter lergies, holidays, work, rotten weather etc) I have not been on any walks for a while. Two weeks ago was the first proper local walk, Gill and I, had been on this year – and it was marvellous. Blue skies, sunshi…Read more…

Feb 15, 2025John's Labour blog

Sunset over Leyton Flats

Jan 25, 2025By John's Labour blog

 Walking back home this evening with Gill along Leyton Flats, Epping Forest. The weather forecast for tomorrow is pretty dire, so not sure about “shepherd’s delight”. Read more…

Jan 25, 2025John's Labour blog

Chiltern Way: Hemel Hempstead to Chorleywood West

Oct 9, 2024By John's Labour blog

 Off message. Due to Conference season I have not been posting on any walks lately but this is from last month when Gill and I started on the long distance linear walk, The Chilterns Way. We are planning to do this in stages (as well as other walk…Read more…

Oct 9, 2024John's Labour blog

“Exploring the Elizabeth Line” – Walk 20 Shenfield to Brentwood via Ingrave & Thorndon Country Park

May 19, 2024By John's Labour blog

 Gill and I were lucky today to have a perfect warm, sunny spring Sunday to complete this 7.5 mile walk from Shenfield station to Brentwood Station. This was courtesy of this book “Exploring the Elizabeth Line”, which has 23 walks starting (a…Read more…

May 19, 2024John's Labour blog

Havering-atte-Bower 4.5 mile circular walk

Apr 15, 2024By John's Labour blog

Another late post. This is a nice little 4.5 mile circular walk in East London with some great views of London and lovely countryside despite being so near to built up areas. Some rolling countryside and woods but nothing difficult. Started at Bed…Read more…

Apr 15, 2024John's Labour blog

Colne Valley Wildlife Walk 24.2.24

Feb 25, 2024By John's Labour blog

 Yesterday morning I went to a consultation on a proposed LTN in my ward then taking advantage of a better weather forecast for Saturday compared to Sunday travelled with Gill by TFL trains to Rickmansworth. This circular 6.2 mile walk is listed i…Read more…

Feb 25, 2024John's Labour blog

Did it: London Winter Charity Walk. 26 Miles (42 Kilometres) 8 hours 25 minutes

Jan 27, 2024By John's Labour blog

 Finished. 26 miles (42 kilometres) 8 hours 25 mins. Very sore feet and legs, but it’s been a great day. Raised money for a good cause (St Mungo’s Homeless charity) , improved my fitness a bit and it has reminded me what a beautiful city I live in…Read more…

Jan 27, 2024John's Labour blog

Chorleywood to Chesham walk: Chilterns Society

Jan 14, 2024By John's Labour blog

 Today Gill and I had another marvellous walk courtesy of the Chilterns Society  8 miles linear walk from Chorleywood to Chesham. We took the Lizzie line from Forest Gate, changed at Liverpool Street for metropolitan line all the way to Chorl…Read more…

Jan 14, 2024John's Labour blog

Exploring the Elizabeth Line: Brentwood to Harold Wood

Jan 7, 2024By John's Labour blog

Today Gill and I tested out a walk in a new book “Exploring the Elizabeth Line” by Jeff Lock. The new Cross London East to West (“Lizzie”) rail line from Shenfield to Reading has been a boom for commuters and travellers (but so far somewhat unreliable)…Read more…

Jan 7, 2024John's Labour blog

Countdown to London 26 Mile Winter Walk 2024 – 24/25 days training days to go

Jan 3, 2024By John's Labour blog

I am taking part in a sponsored 26 mile walking marathon at the end of this month for the homelessness charity St Mungos with colleagues from work. Most of the recent holiday was spent walking in the Peak district which was good cross training but…Read more…

Jan 3, 2024John's Labour blog

Merry Christmas 2023

Dec 25, 2023By John's Labour blog

 Turkey is in the oven. Picture from our morning walk to work up an appetite.Read more…

Dec 25, 2023John's Labour blog

Walking along Bournemouth Beach

Dec 17, 2023By John's Labour blog

Last weekend Gill and I were in Bournemouth and the weather Gods were kind to us as we walked from the Pier to Boscombe, then as far as Port Man Ravine, before turning back. A little windy but largely blue skies and sunshine. The surfers were out in fo…Read more…

Dec 17, 2023John's Labour blog

Metroland Walk – Rickmansworth 6 mile circular by train

Nov 19, 2023By John's Labour blog

Gill and I took the Elizabeth line from Forest Gate then the Metropolitan to Rickmansworth to begin this Chilterns Society Walk. Only 1 hour 20 and as well as being low carbon, was much cheaper and relaxing than driving. A 6 mile circular “easy” w…Read more…

Nov 19, 2023John's Labour blog

Aythorpe Roding, Woodlard Ash and Hellman’s Cross walk (and the site of the execution of Elizabeth Abbot for witchcraft?)

Nov 5, 2023By John's Labour blog

 Gill and I went today for a 5 mile circular walk in North Essex, starting at the ancient church in Aythorpe Roding. There are 8 settlements that take their name from the River Roding, which flows all the way into the Thames and also via Newham.&n…Read more…

Nov 5, 2023John's Labour blog

Lynn Brenig Walk to the valley of death

Oct 30, 2023By John's Labour blog

Yesterday (Sunday) was very wet in East London, so no local walk. This picture is from a couple of weeks ago, when Gill and I went to sort out some family business in North Wales. We had time for a short but still demanding 2.5 mile walk via Ordi…Read more…

Oct 30, 2023John's Labour blog

The rural poverty that caused the first bankrupt “Council” & the final home of the Welsh Socialist founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan

Oct 1, 2023By John's Labour blog

Back from a great 6.8 mile circular walk with Gill around Cholesbury Hill fort, Grim Ditch and The Ridgeway, courtesy of the Chilterns Society and Ordnance Survey app. Very quiet and peaceful. Lots of gentle ups and downs with nothing that strenuo…Read more…

Oct 1, 2023John's Labour blog

Hatfield Forest Walk

Sep 27, 2023By John's Labour blog

Off message but on Sunday Gill and I went for a 6.8 mile circular walk around Hatfield Forest courticy of Ordnance Survey and Country walking magazine. Hatfield Forest is a marvellous ancient estate full of history and the National Trust look after it …Read more…

Sep 27, 2023John's Labour blog

Country Walking: Kelvedon Hatch, Essex

Sep 19, 2023By John's Labour blog

On Saturday, Gill and I went for a 7.64 mile circular walk starting at Kelvedon Hatch outside the Eagle Pub. Only 40 minutes drive from East London. Courtesy of subscription to OS Maps on line which has selected recommended walks for free provided…Read more…

Sep 19, 2023John's Labour blog
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