Sunday 2nd May 2010

Walk: 12 mile circular walk starting from historic Runnymede with tea in Windsor. (Alas this walk was cancelled due to bad weather.)

Sunday 25th April 2010

Walk: Nice 5 mile country walk around the village of Shenley, Hertfordshire with pub lunch at end of walk.

Sunday 14th March 2010

Walk: Gentle 7 mile walk near Aldenham exploring mostly open land and scattered woodland fragments between Radlett and the River Colne. Fairly flat or gently sloping bridleways, paths and country lanes, and includes part of the Ver-Colne Valley Walk.

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Sunday 31st January 2010

Walk: 5 mile countryside and wooded walk starting from South Mimms village. This was a 2nd attempt at the 1st November walk. Cold and icy, but pleasant in the hazy sunshine and occasional light snow shower.

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Sunday 1st November 2009

Walk: 5 mile countryside and wooded walk starting from South Mimms village. (Alas this walk was cancelled due to bad weather, and nobody turning up as a result).

Sunday 13th September 2009

Walk: 6-7 mile walk through Ashridge Forest, starting and finishing at the Bridgewater Monument. Look out for wild deer and take in the splendour of the former stately home that is now Ashridge College. There is a pub lunch en-route, and the chance to take tea at the National Trust Tea Rooms afterwards.

Sunday 19th July 2009

Walk: 6 mile walk around Great Offley in Hertfordshire.

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Sunday 4th May 2009

Walk: 8 miles Kimpton, Hertfordshire.

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Sunday 15th March 2009

Walk: An 8 mile walk just north of Welwyn Garden City.

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Sunday 1st February 2009

Walk: A pleasant 7.5 mile stroll in the countryside near Welwyn. Starting at an attractive church at Ayot St. Peter, take in the Ayot Greenway, a disused railway turned into a path, before walking through a golf course and mixed fields and woodland on well marked paths on the way to Shaw's Corner where playwright Bernard Shaw lived and worked for more than 40 years. After lunch we pass more mixed fields, horse paddocks and woodland edges as we return back to the start point. A fairly easy and mostly fairly flat walk.

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Sunday 28th December 2008

Walk: Local 4 to 5 (?) mile Dollis Valley Green circular walk taking in Hampstead Heath and Kenwood Park.

Sunday 2nd November 2008

Walk: A 6.7 mile circular walk starting in the Dunstable downs, from meadows and woods at the base to rolling hills and stunning views as we ascend to the visitor centre for lunch. Then a nice stroll over the Whipsnade downs and heath before passing the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral on the way back to the start point.

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Sunday 12th October 2008

Walk: 7 mile walk near Chandler's Cross, Herts. Well-marked paths over mainly flat ground - some stretches of road. Suitable for everybody. No pubs on the way round so bring own sandwiches but can find tea/refreshments afterward.

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Sunday 17th August 2008

Walk: 6 mile leisurely walk taking roughly 4 hours. Tring, Aston Clinton and Wendover area of the Chiltern Hills including woodland, a tranquil canal and beautiful views. Pub at end of walk, no pub in middle so bring some drink and food. Car park charge £3 per car. Car sharing and sharing petrol and car parking costs is encouraged.

Sunday 27th July 2008

Walk: 8.5 mile circular walk starting in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The first half of the walk follows the course of the Thames to Whitchurch. The walk returns over Whitchurch Hill, and it has superb panoramic views of the Thames Valley, before it descends into Goring.

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Sunday 29th June 2008

Walk: Between 5-6 miles in Ashwell, Herts and a pub at the end. Also as Ashwell is one of Herts nicest and picturesque villages, weather permitting, we can spend some time there after the walk.

Sunday 4th May 2008

Walk: 8 mile walk in the Chilterns. Starting in the Sundon Hills, then stopping at The Chequers pub in Streatley. Then we follow the Icknield Way path up onto the Sharpenhoe Clappers ridge before exploring the ridge top a bit then dropping down into the fields below the Sundon Hills as we head back to the start point.

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Sunday 13th April 2008

Walk: 7 mile walk taking us through Verulanium Park to Park Street and back. The route follows the Ver and Colne rivers through meadows, and takes in the Old Nunnery and Roman ruins. Optional excursions to Sopwell House Hotel (where the Israeli football team stayed last year) and St Albans Cathedral are available.

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Sunday 24th February 2008

Walk: 6.7 mile walk around Aldenham (Several miles North East of Tring).

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Sunday 3rd February 2008

Walk: 6 to 7 mile walk to Wembley (and back), going through the Welsh Harp Reservoir Conservation area, and the Frient Country Park.

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Sunday 30th December 2007

Walk: 3/5 mile walk around Hadley Wood with pub at end.

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Sunday 25th November 2007

Walk: 5 mile walk in Barton-le-Clay (Barton village is 6 miles north of Luton, Bedfordshire on A6).

Sunday 30th September 2007

Walk: 7 mile walk in Buckinghamshire, taking in Chinnor Hill and the Prime Minister's country residence Chequers.

Sunday 19th August 2007

Walk: 7 mile walk in the Tring area, Hertfordshire.

Sunday 22nd July 2007

Walk: 10 mile walk in Chilterns woodlands and meadows and includes West Wycombe, Hughenden Manor, Naphill Common and Flagmore Wood.

Sunday 24th June 2007

Walk: A 7 mile walk starting with a gentle stroll along the Mole Valley, followed by an easy climb up Box Hill for a spectacular view over the Downs.

Monday 28th May 2007

Walk: 8 mile walk in the Marlow area.

Sunday 6th May 2007

Walk: 7.6 mile walk in the Chilterns, incorporating parts of the Icknield Way path, a ridge top walk and out into the plains below. Several steep slopes before lunch. Mostly flat and easy after lunch. Uphill climb to the end.

Friday 6th April 2007 (Pesach JWalk on Good Friday)

Walk: 6 Mile walk around Aquadrome, which is on the South side of Rickmansworth.

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Sunday 25th February 2007

Walk: 6.5 mile circular walk starting from the village of Great Offley (Hertfordshire).

Sunday 28th January 2007

Walk: 5.5 miles on level ground around the Thames near Richmond, with plenty of cafes and pubs on route. Isleworth, Richmond, Marble Hill, Eal Pie Island and Twickenham. We pass the sights where executions were carried out at the orders of Henry VIII, English civil war battles, and where the Romans crossed the Thames in 54BC. From Twickenham station we take the train back to West Hampstead.

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Sunday 24th December 2006

Walk: Local 7 mile Dollis Valley Green circular walk with option to shorten by taking bus back to start point.

Sunday 28th May 2006

Walk: 8 miles Picturesque and historic walk in North Kent. Highlights of this walk are a Roman Villa (excavated), a Norman castle an Elizabethan house and lovely river - valley scenery.

Sunday 30th April 2006

Walk: 8 miles circular walk around Moulsford (near Wallingford), Oxfordshire.