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General A
series of walk near London, reached by train. Hence, no need to
pre-book, just turn up at the time specified below. You need to
bring waterproofs in case it rains, packed lunch and some water to
drink. Some places may be muddy so walking boots or old trainers
are appropriate footwear. Smart shoes, flip-flops or denim jeans
are not suitable.
We meet outside the ticket office at the
station specified and also can be found sitting in the front
carriage of the train. Ticket prices are from central London with
a young persons' railcard. If you don't have one, add 50 %. If we
can get a groupsave ticket prices will be slightly less. Also, if
you have a London Underground season ticket or day travelcard, you
can buy a ticket from its boundary saving more money.
Contact
details for walk leaders click here
Saturday 10th
October 2009
River Gade, Grand Union Canal, Cassiobury Park, Whippendell Wood, Harrocks Wood, Welling grove, and Beechengrove Wood
This Saturday a walk trough the woods, north of London. We shall start at Watford station, before walking along the River Gade and the Grand Union Canal through to the highly attractive woodland of Cassiobury Park, Whippendell Wood, Harrocks Wood, Welling grove, and Beechengrove Wood. We'll have some lunch and then walk back to Watford. The total distance will be around 12 miles and will take around 5 hours. Some places will be muddy so walking boots or old trainers are appropriate footwear. Smart shoes, flip-flops or denim jeans are not suitable. You also need to bring a waterproof coat, a packed lunch and some water to drink.
Travel details:
Outward train: 9.45 from London Euston to Watford Junction
Return: Approx 4 or 5pm (there are many trains from Watford to Euston).
Cost: £5.60 for a cheap day return with a
Young Persons Railcard.
Meet: In Euston station at 10:05, by the ticket office. If you can't spot me give me a ring on my mobile: 07717392304
Day
walk coordinator: Paul
Past
Walks: Autumn
2005 Spring 2006 Summer
2006 Walks 2008
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 Photo: An Alp
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