Below are details of the next few London CWC walks. 

Walks will be provided according to the government guidelines.

Please note participation on these walks and other events is at your own risk.

You will need hardy footwear, which you don't mind getting muddy - walking boots are strongly advised. You should also bring waterproofs in case it rains. Please bring a packed lunch and water to drink with you, unless a pub lunch is shown as an option.

You do not need to contact the leader in advance to attend a walk.

The walks leave promptly from the station shown at 11am, unless otherwise indicated; please make sure you arrive in good time (i.e. aim to arrive at 10.45 a.m. for a prompt departure at 11 a.m.)

Please do not walk if you have any of the symptoms of COVID and if you should develop symptoms after a walk then please Email the club secretary

JULY 2024

Date: Saturday 27 July

Start: Tonbridge Station, Kent (Note this is not Tunbridge Wells) Trains start at Charing Cross and stop at Waterloo East and London Bridge

Start time: 10.45am for a 11am start

End: Tonbridge Station

Distance: 8.5 miles circular

Description: The walk takes in a low-lying area of parkland, farm fields, paddocks and orchards as well as passing through Tonbridge with its castle ruins and waterways.   We will stop at All Saints Church, Tudeley for an opportunity to see the stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, the 20th century Russian artist.  If the weather has been wet there could be mud on the walk.

General information:

 Be ready to leave on time with boots on

 Bring packed lunch and water to drink

 Wear appropriate shoes and clothing – waterproof

 We walk at moderate pace

 Walking at own risk

 We encourage you to carry emergency contact details in case of emergency

 Further information will be sent to you by email (londonchristianwalkingclub@gmail.com).

We recommend that you check your Spam folder regularly as the club has a long distribution list and some service providers send them to spam.

Walk lead by: Pat

AUGUST

Date: Saturday 31 August 2024 (please note this is the 5 th Saturday in August)

Start: Ware station is on the Hertford East Line from Liverpool Street station but trains also stop at Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line). 

Start time: 10.45am for a 11am start time

End: Ware Station

Distance: about 8 miles

Details: A circular walk from Ware, following footpaths that take us in a clockwise direction through the countryside on the outskirts of the town. Further details of this walk will be given later

General information:

 Be ready to leave on time with boots on

 Bring packed lunch and water to drink

 Wear appropriate shoes and clothing – waterproof

 We walk at moderate pace

 Walking at own risk

 We encourage you to carry emergency contact details in case of emergency

 Further information will be sent to you by email londonchristianwalkingclub@gmail.com). We recommend that you check your Spam folder regularly as the club has a long distribution list and some service providers send them to spam.

Walk lead by: Mary

SEPTEMBER

Date: Saturday 28 September 2024

This walk will be starting from Woolwich Arsenal, further details of this walk will be given later

OCTOBER

Date: Saturday 26 October 2024

Start: Welwyn North Station (trains from Kings Cross)

Start time: 11.05am (We will wait for the train due from London at 11 am)

End: Welling North Station

Distance: 9 miles circular

Description: The walk is through Hertfordshire countryside and passes through the villages of Burnham Green and Bramfield (picnic lunch stop), then passing Tewin Church with views over the Mimram valley and Digswell Viaduct. The walk will be through field paths and woodland with possibility of some mud.

General information:

 Be ready to leave on time with boots on

 Bring packed lunch and water to drink

 Wear appropriate shoes and clothing – waterproof

 We walk at moderate pace

 Walking at own risk

 We encourage you to carry emergency contact details in case of emergency

 Further information will be sent to you by email (londonchristianwalkingclub@gmail.com). We recommend that you check your Spam folder regularly as the club has a long distribution list and some service providers send them to spam.

Walk lead by: Tony

NOVEMBER

Date: Saturday 30 November 2024 (please note this is the 5 th Saturday in November)

This walk will be starting from Harlow Town, further details of this walk will be given later.

NOTES

You don’t need to book to join our walks, but make sure you wear appropriate footwear and clothing, bring a packed lunch and ensure you are ready to start walk on time. Please check you have read the introductory information at the top of this Programme page as well as extra notes below. We look forward to you joining us.

Travel

Please check train times before travelling. Engineering works can add 30 minutes or more to a journey. The National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk, phone 08457 484950 (Textphone 0845 6050600) is available 24 hours a day with information on train times and scheduled engineering works. For London Underground details see www.tfl.gov.uk. If coming by car please allow plenty of time for your journey and parking.

Bad Weather/Unforeseen Circumstances

We do not expect walks to be cancelled at short notice but you may wonder if a walk is going ahead if it snows. Very occasionally a walk may need to be cancelled if the leader sudden finds they are unable to be there and a replacement leader cannot be found at short notice. This has prompted us to consider how to keep you informed in such cases. In most cases an email will be sent out with an update if this happens, but we shall in future also be adding any updates in red to the programme page on the website for you to check if you are in any doubt, or do not receive the programme by email.

Programme by email

If you provide the club's secretary with your email address londonchristianwalkingclub@gmail.com, we will email walk details. Your email address will be stored on our database solely for administration purposes. If you prefer your details not to be held in this way, please view this programme online.

Christian Walking Club – Name Change

At the AGM of the national Christian Rambling Club in May 2013, a motion was passed changing the name of the club from Christian Rambling Club to Christian Walking Club. The paper programme and the website now reflect this.

Guidance on walking speeds and finish times

Short walks (up to 7 miles) are at a gentle pace with plenty of stops and some opportunities to leave early. Main walks (7-12 miles) are at a brisker pace (approx. 2.5 mph plus lunch & coffee breaks). They may not start and end at the same place, or the route of circular walks may not allow short cuts, with limited or no opportunities to pick up public transport in the middle of the walk. We aim to finish main walks by around 5pm or dusk if earlier, but the exact time will depend upon factors such as punctuality of start time, conditions on the route and the speed of the group, so cannot be guaranteed. If you have doubts about your fitness or need to leave by a certain time, please check with us before coming on the walk.

Walk leaders

Many thanks to everyone who has agreed to lead walks – particularly our new walk leaders. Although we have a pool of regular leaders, circumstances do change and not every leader is able to run a walk every year. We are always looking out for new leaders in order to continue to offer the current number of walks and to ensure a varied programme. If you would like to lead a walk or co-lead with a more experienced leader, please contact one of the committee to discuss it. You could either suggest a route or we have a number of walking books with good routes.

First Aid kits

Although we recommend our leaders carry a mobile phone for use in emergencies and a small first aid kit, we recommend all walkers bring their own basis first aid requirements (e.g. plasters, pain killers).

Website

We would like to have a few good pictures taken on our walks to promote the club. If you have any you think are suitable please email them to Andy Bain, who runs our website: E-mail Andy Bain

Short walks

If you would like to offer to lead further short walks or walks suitable for families for the group, please Email the club secretary