Saturday 1 February
General Area: An Elizabeth Line walk from Smithfield Market in the City to the East End, taking in two cathedrals and St Katherine’s Dock
Miles: 5 (Moderate)
Leader: Deborah Tyler
Nature of Walk: Repeating a previous walk of about 5 miles on paved surfaces, crossing the Thames to the South Bank at Tate Modern, continuing along to Tower Bridge, and following the quayside path to Tobacco Dock. The walk ends at Whitechapel via Cable Street.
Friday 7 February
General Area: Chalfont & Latimer to Watford (Linear)
Miles: 8.5 (Moderate)
Meeting Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Chalfont & Latimer Station
Leader: Sue Aldridge
Leader’s Phone: 07713 025494 (on day only)
Travel: Depart Harrow on the Hill at 10:09 (Chiltern train), arriving at Chalfont & Latimer at 10:28.
Nature of Walk: Walk along upper slopes of Chess Valley via Chenies, descending into the valley and rising to Church End Sarratt. Picnic by the church with time for drinks/toilets at The Cock Inn pub. The route continues across field tracks, over the M25, passing Micklefield Hall and Redheath, then across a golf course into Cassiobury Park, with a possible tea/toilet stop before finishing at Watford Met Station.
Sunday 9 February
General Area: Chesham to Rickmansworth
Miles: 10 (Moderate)
Meeting Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Chesham Station
Leader: Tony Prothero
Leader’s Phone: 07715 948235
Travel: Depart Harrow on the Hill Station at 09:40 (Met Line train to Chesham), arriving at 10:17 (times to be confirmed).
Nature of Walk: Follows the route of the River Chess between Chesham and Rickmansworth. Bring your own provisions, as there are no pubs without making a detour.
Wednesday 12 February
General Area: Hampstead Heath and Kenwood
Miles: 5 (Moderate)
Meeting Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Finchley Road Station (in the entrance)
Leader: Michael Romain
Leader’s Phone: 0781-800-0849
Travel: Take the 10:09 southbound from Harrow on the Hill.
Nature of Walk: Through suburban roads to the Heath, passing the Freud Museum. The route includes West Heath, East Heath, and Kenwood, crossing Parliament Hill to Hampstead Heath Station, where there are regular trains to West Hampstead Overground (a short walk to the Jubilee Line). A special London walk showcasing the best parts of the Heath. Plenty of facilities available, but a packed lunch is recommended.
Saturday 15 February
General Area: Tring Circular
Miles: 7.5 (Easy)
Meeting Time: 10:35
Meeting Place: Tring Station (front entrance)
Leaders: Janet Clow & Martin Atkins
Leaders’ Phone: 07982 208846 (Janet) / 07941 542551 (Martin)
Travel: Take the 10:06 train from Harrow & Wealdstone, arriving at Tring at 10:32. (Cashless station car park operated by Saba Parking UK.)
Nature of Walk: The route follows a short section of the Grand Union Canal (likely muddy), then undulating field and woodland paths to Hastoe. The return journey passes through Tring Park. Bring lunch; an early lunch stop is planned near Wigginton Village Shop and Café, where hot drinks are available.
Monday 17 February
General Area: Circular Walk from Amersham
Miles: 8 (Moderate)
Meeting Time: 10:15
Meeting Place: Amersham Station
Leader: Sara Reeves
Leader’s Phone: 07706 518 191
Travel: Depart Harrow on the Hill at 09:39 (Chiltern train), arriving at Amersham at 10:03. Met Line trains also available. Car drivers can meet at Old Amersham Car Park (pay) at 10:30.
Nature of Walk: From the station, walk down to the old town via back streets, past the cricket club, and up the valley through Electric Wood (Mop End). Continue via field paths and a lane to descend to Little Missenden for a picnic (bring food), with a possible pub visit at The Red Lion. Return along the South Bucks Way, past Shardeloes House, with a final steep uphill stretch to Amersham Station. The walk will be muddy—walking sticks recommended.
March 2025
Saturday 1 March
Leader: Glenn Connolly
General Area: Saunderton via Bledlow Circular
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Tuesday 4 March
(Details to be confirmed.)
Sunday 9 March
(Details to be confirmed.)
Thursday 13 March
(Details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 15 March
Leaders: Hilary & Bob Matheson
General Area: Berkhamsted Circular
Miles: 10
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Monday 17 March
Leader: Michael Romain
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 22 March
Leaders: Patsy Scanlan & Chris Hughes
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Tuesday 24 March
Leader: Sue Allett
General Area: Possible walk
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Wednesday 26 March
Leader: Michael Romain
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 29 March
Leaders: Kay Waddilove & Margaret Huitson
(Further details to be confirmed.)
April 2025
Friday 4 April
Leader: Glenn Connolly
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Sunday 6 April
General Area: Hampden Climber
Miles: 13 (Challenging)
Meeting Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Princes Risborough Station
Leader: Tony Prothero
Leader’s Phone: 07715 948235
Travel: Depart Harrow on the Hill Station at 09:05 (Chiltern Line train to London Marylebone, arriving at 09:19). Change onto the 09:42 Chiltern Line train to Oxford, arriving at Princes Risborough Station at 10:26. (Times to be confirmed.)
Nature of Walk: A scenic walk over Whiteleaf Hill, along the Ridgeway to Coombe Hill, and returning via Little Hampden and Great Hampden, with a pub stop at Great Hampden.
Tuesday 8 April
(Details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 12 April
Leader: Hansa Jadva-Patel
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Monday 14 April
Leader: Sara Reeves
General Area: Amersham Circular 2
Miles: 12
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Sunday 20 April (Easter Sunday)
(Details to be confirmed.)
Thursday 24 April
Leader: Peter Polkinghorne
General Area: Amersham to Northwood Hills
Miles: 16
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 26 April
(Details to be confirmed.)
May 2025
Friday 2 May
Leader: Sue Aldridge
General Area: Circular from Tring to Ivinghoe Beacon, returning through Bluebell Beechwoods
Miles: 12–13
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Sunday 4 May
(Details to be confirmed.)
Wednesday 7 May
(Details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 10 May
Leader: Hansa Jadva-Patel
(Further details to be confirmed.)
Tuesday 13 May
(Details to be confirmed.)
Saturday 17 May
Leader: Glenn Connolly
General Area: Christmas Common
(Further details to be confirmed.)
