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…
“Exploring the Elizabeth Line” – Walk 20 Shenfield to Brentwood via Ingrave & Thorndon Country Park
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…
Havering-atte-Bower 4.5 mile circular walk
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…
Colne Valley Wildlife Walk 24.2.24
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…
Did it: London Winter Charity Walk. 26 Miles (42 Kilometres) 8 hours 25 minutes
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…
Chorleywood to Chesham walk: Chilterns Society
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…
Exploring the Elizabeth Line: Brentwood to Harold Wood
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…
Countdown to London 26 Mile Winter Walk 2024 – 24/25 days training days to go
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…
Merry Christmas 2023
Turkey is in the oven. Picture from our morning walk to work up an appetite.Read more…
Walking along Bournemouth Beach
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…
Metroland Walk – Rickmansworth 6 mile circular by train
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…
Aythorpe Roding, Woodlard Ash and Hellman’s Cross walk (and the site of the execution of Elizabeth Abbot for witchcraft?)
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…
Lynn Brenig Walk to the valley of death
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…
The rural poverty that caused the first bankrupt “Council” & the final home of the Welsh Socialist founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan
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…
Hatfield Forest Walk
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…
Country Walking: Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
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…
Danbury, Essex Walk (OS via Country Walking magazine)
Off message but earlier this month Gill and I went for this nice little 7 mile walk in Danbury, Essex. Recommended. Need monthly subscription to OS but the number of free walks you can access means it is well worth it. Ringed by woods and com…Read more…
Country Walking: Albury & Patmore Heath, Hertfordshire Walk
Off message but post on a walk in Hertfordshire near Ware earlier this month. 45 minutes drive from East London (and possible by public transport). Check out description via OS maps app (paid) provided by Country Walking magazine. Very quie…Read more…
Hatfield Heath, Essex Walk
For various reasons I haven’t posted any walks lately. I know some say they enjoy my posts on walking more than the ones on politics or trade unions! To me, my walking or running (very slowly) in the countryside is my “hinterland”. This walk last …Read more…
Country Walking: Harlestone, Northamptonshire walk
On way back from Wales yesterday, Gill and I broke the journey by stopping off for this 4.71 mile circular walk on the OS site (pay wall) via Country Walking magazine. A fantastic walk, we have never been to this part of the world before and were …Read more…