Ealing Outdoor Club

Tuesday 11th March
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Forester, 2 Leighton Road, West Ealing, W13 9EP. Meet in the bar.

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Sunday 16th March 
A walk in the Chilterns through Turville, Fingest and Skirmett

Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30. 

There will be an opportunity to stop for a drink at the Chequers pub in Fingest, but please bring a packed lunch.

Leader: Steve C 

Distance: 9 miles

Grade: 3

Travel: Car

 

Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th June 
New Forest camping trip

Staying at a campsite in Brockenhurst. Full day walks organised for the Friday and Saturday.

Organisers: Debbie and Rocky 

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Sunday 3rd - Saturday 9th August 
Netherlands cycling trip

Organiser: Marianne 

 

Wednesday 17th - Thursday 25th September 
Walking trip in France

Walking the GR21 route along the beautiful Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre) in Normandy between Dieppe and le Havre.

Organiser: Barbara

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Thursday 9th - Tuesday 14th October 
Isle of Wight walking trip 

Based in Newport with four days of organised walks.

Organiser: Avis

Previous Events

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Sunday 9th March 
A circular walk from Beaconsfield

Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:30. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Leader: Avis 

Distance: 10 miles

Grade: 2

Travel: Car

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Sunday 23rd February
A circular walk in the Chilterns from Cookley Green.

Meet at 09.30 at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Leader: Jean 
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 3
Travel: Car

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Sunday 16th February
A circular walk from Bourne End. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Meet at 09.15 at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station.

Or meet at 10:00 in Bourne End at the Wakeman Road car park, SL8 5SX, in front of the library/community centre.

Leaders: John and Nicki 
Distance: 10 miles

Grade: 2

Travel: Car

 

Thursday 13th February

Pub night

Time: 7.30pm

Location: The Red Lion, 13 St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RA. Meet in the bar.
 

Sunday 9th February

London Parks Walk

A walk from Paddington along the Regents Canal turning off to explore Primrose Hill park. There is a café and toilets here before we ascend the hill for the fabulous view from the top. We then descend and go back across the canal to Regents Park. Here we will walk around the different areas of the park, including various gardens and the lake. There are cafes and toilets here, but it is still best to bring sandwiches as cafes will be busy on a Sunday. We will finish at Regents Park underground, on the Bakerloo line back to Paddington.

Meet at Ealing Broadway station at 09:30.

Leaders: Jill and Rose

Distance: 9 miles

Grade: 1

Travel: Train

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Tuesday 28th January

Canary Wharf Winter Lights early evening walk

Meet at street level outside Canary Wharf station for the Elizabeth line at 5pm.

If you are getting the Elizabeth Line at Ealing Broadway please travel at the back of the train, so that when you alight at Canary Wharf you will head up the escalator signposted ‘Crossrail Place West exit.

We will probably spend about 2 hours walking round Canary Wharf looking at the various installations, finishing at about 7 pm.

Leader: Barbara 

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Sunday 26th January

New Year Lunch

You need to book in advance for this event.

Organiser: Barbara

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Sunday 19th January
A walk in Windsor Great Park

The walk starts in Old Windsor and joins the Long Walk up to the copper horse in Windsor Great Park. Then onto the Valley Gardens for a lunch stop. After lunch the walk goes past Savill Garden and on to Runnymede before returning to Old Windsor.

Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 09:15. Or meet at 10.00 by the Fox and Castle Pub in Old Windsor. Postcode SL4 2RB. 

Please bring a packed lunch.

Leader: Neil. 
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Car

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Sunday 12th January
Shiplake station to Henley-on-Thames station via Rotherfield Peppard and Greys Court.

There will be a pub stop in Rotherfield Peppard, but please bring a packed lunch to avoid delays being served food. 

Meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 09:15 to catch the 09.26 Elizabeth Line train with a change at Twyford for the train to Shiplake, but note that we will be returning from Henley. Drivers can park at Shiplake station (no later than 10:20 please) and get the train back there (one stop) from Henley at the end.

Leader: Steve W. 
Distance: 10.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Train, Car

Saturday 21st December
A city of London walk down to Tate Modern
Time: 10:30am – meet outside Ealing Broadway tube station.
Location: A guidebook-based walking tour, from Aldgate down to the Tate Modern, with a part two contemporary art-to-view option included. Free entrance to Tate. Return via Central Line St Paul's.
Lunch/food: Bring pack lunch for picnic by the Thames. Or there are options to purchase take-away snacks/food on the way.
Leader: David Cross. 
Distance: tbc. Approximately 2/3 hrs of walking.
Grade: 1
Travel: Train (Elizabeth Line)

Tuesday 10th December
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB.Meet in the bar.

Sunday 8th December
A linear walk from Iver to West Drayton
Meet at Iver Station at 9.45am. Iver is on the Elizabeth Line and there is a 9.26 train from Ealing Broadway, arriving at Iver at 9.40.
We will head for Thorney Lane and follow the London Loop along the Colne to the outskirts of Uxbridge.  We will then return along the Canal to West Drayton station. 
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Jane C. 
Distance: 7 miles
Grade: 1
Travel: Train (Elizabeth Line)

Wednesday 4th December
Xmas lights walk.
Meet outside Covent Garden tube station at 4.15 pm. The walk will last about 2 hours and cover about 4 miles.
Leader: Barbara
Distance: 4 miles
Travel: Tube  

Sunday 1st December
A circular walk from Northwood Hills.
The walk will skirt Harefield and St Mary’s Church and return via Ruislip Woods/Lido, with the option of a pub stop towards the end.
Meet at Ealing Common Station at 9.00am for a Piccadilly line train or meet at Northwood Hills station no later than 10:00am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve W.
Distance: 9.5 miles
Grade: 2
Travel: Tube/Piccadilly line, Car

Sunday 24th November
A circular walk from Ibstone to Turville and Fingest.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Denise 
Distance: 8 miles
Grade: 2.5 - 3.0
Travel: Car, Car-share

Thursday 21st November
Pub night
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8PH. Meet in the bar.

Sunday 17th November
A circular walk from West Wycombe.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.15am.
Or meet in the car park at The Walled Garden cafe (HP14 3AP) in West Wycombe at 10.15am.
There will be a lunch stop at Hughenden Manor. Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Neil 
Distance: 10 miles
Grade: 2-3
Travel: Car, Car-share

Monday 11th November
Annual General Meeting.
Time: 8.00pm
Location: St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Ealing, W13 8HB.

Sunday 10th November
A walk in Richmond Park.
Meet at 9.25am at the 65 bus stop by Ealing Broadway Station.
We will be having a picnic lunch in the Isabella plantation.Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Pam.
Distance: 8.5 miles Grade: 1
Travel: Public transport/65 Bus

Sunday 3rd November
A circular walk from Pitstone Hill to the Ashridge Estate.
Starting at Pitstone Hill Car Park we will follow the Ridgeway path, and then walk along the Grand Union Canal. We then make our way towards Aldbury and the Ashridge Estate. 
We should be able to stop for tea at the Bridgewater Monument café.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.15am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve C. 9 miles, grade 2-3

Sunday 27th October
A linear walk from Ewell West railway station to Kingston along the Hogsmill River.
The River Hogsmill is a chalk river, most famous for the gunpowder mill complexes that operated here in the 1700s and 1800s. The area has been popular with painters & artists and we should be able to catch sight of some river wildlife along the way. The terrain will no doubt have muddy stretches, so boots are strongly advised!
Meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 09.15am latest to get the District Line to Wimbledon and then a 10.20 train from Wimbledon arriving at Ewell West station at 10.34.We will return from Kingston to Ealing on the 65 bus.
Please bring a packed lunch.
October is EOC “bring a friend” month, so feel free to bring a walking companion with you.
Leader: Jean. 9 miles, grade 1.

Wednesday 23rd October
Pub night
7.30pm at The Rose and Crown, Church Place, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, W5 4HN. Meet in the bar.

Friday 18th October - Sunday 20th October
Walking weekend away in the Cotswolds.
Staying in Cirencester.
Organiser: John.

Saturday 19th October
West London Cycle Ride.
Meet outside Ealing Broadway station at 10.00am
Pump up your tyres for a ride in West London along cycleways, tracks, and quiet roads. It will be about 25 miles with three stops in cafe/pubs for rest and sustenance.
Leader: Jim.

Sunday 6th October
A walk from Beaconsfield.
Visiting our newly installed gate in the Chilterns.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.15am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: John. 10-11 miles, grade 2.

Thursday 3rd October
Curry night at Monty's54 Northfields Ave, W13 9RR . 

Tuesday 24th September
Pub Night at Questors7.30pm at Questors Theatre12 Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5BQ.• Meet in the bar.

Sunday 22nd September
A circular walk from Mortimer Station. Meet at Ealing Broadway station to catch the 9:26 to Reading, arriving 10:16. We will then get the10:37 to Mortimer, arriving 10:49.We will go to Burghfield Common then head southwest to Silchester Roman Camp and back to the station. The walk is loosely based on the Way of St James, English Camino.•
Please bring a packed lunch.•
Leader: Jane C.• Distance: 9 miles• Grade: 2/3.

Sunday 15th September
A circular walk from Whitwell in north Hertfordshire, passing through the villages of Preston and St Paul's Walden.Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.30am.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve C. 10.5 miles, Grade 2.

Tuesday 3rd - Friday 13th September
Poland walking trip.
Organiser: Barbara. 

Sunday 25th August
A walk around Bourne End and Cookham.Meet at Bourne End Railway station at 10.15am. There is a train from Ealing Broadway to Maidenhead at 9.26am which arrives at 9.56 am. The connecting train to Bourne End leaves at 10.03am and arrives at 10.15am. 
Please bring a packed lunch. There is a pub and cafe near the lunch stop. However queues could delay us.
Leader: Avis. 10 miles, Grade 2.

Thursday 22nd August
Pub Night. 7.30pm at The Plough, 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB. Meet in the bar.

Saturday 17th August
A walk along the Seven Sisters from Eastbourne to Excreat.
We will get the train to Eastbourne, then walk along the promenade, up over Beachy Head (the highest chalk sea-cliff in Britain at 162 m above sea level), then continue up and down along the cliffs over the Seven Sisters before walking up the Cuckmere River to the Visitor Centre & café at Exceat. From here we will get a bus back to Eastbourne and then the train home. There are return trains at 05 and 33 minutes past the hour.The walk is about 10.5 miles long and a grade 3, due to the number of ascents and descents, some of them steep.Please bring a packed lunch.I plan to get the 09.24 train from Victoria Station to Eastbourne, arriving 10.51. Please meet at Ealing Broadway Station at 08.20 with your train ticket in hand. Ticket prices will vary depending on what railcards you have and who you buy your ticket through. An off-peak day return should be a good option. If you have a Freedom Pass, you can use it at this time on a Saturday and only need to buy a ticket from the boundary at East Croydon.If you are going to Victoria Station separately, please let me know and we can meet there by the ticket office.Leader: Jean.

Sunday 11th August
A circular walk from Berkhamsted.
The walk will go via Berkhamsted Common, through the Ashridge Estate and along part of the Grand Union Canal, with a lunch stop at the Ashridge visitor centre but please bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Leopold Road by Ealing Common Station at 9.00am, or outside Berkhamsted Railway Station at 10.00am.
Leader: Neil. 12 miles, Grade 2.

Sunday 4th August
A linear walk along the River Thames from Reading to Henley-on-Thames.
Meet outside Ealing Broadway station at 9.10am to catch the 9.26am Elizabeth Line train to Reading. Those without Freedom Passes will need a return ticket to Reading.Everyone will need a single ticket to return from Henley-on-Thames to Twyford which is usually available on the train. Trains leave on the hour and half-hour.
Please bring a picnic lunch.
Leader: Colin. 10 miles, Grade 1.

Sunday 28th July
A walk around Chesham's Hills.
Meet at Ealing Common Station for a 9.00am Piccadilly Line departure, or meet at 10.20am at Chesham Station.There will be a pub stop but please bring a packed lunch.
Leader: Steve W. 11 miles, Grade 3.

Wednesday 24th July
Pub Night and an Evening Walk.Meet at 6.30pm outside the entrance to Pitzhanger Manor for a walk to The Fox pub in Green Lane, Hanwell, W72PJ.

Thurs 11th July - Sunday 14th July
Camping weekend in Lechlade.
We plan to walk upstream alongside the River Thames on the Friday, to Castle Eaton and back.  On Saturday we will walk downstream to Grafton Lock and return via Kelmscott.  There will probably be a short walk on the Sunday, too, once we have checked out of the campsite.
Lechlade is a very pretty town, at the head of the navigable River Thames.  There are shops, pubs, restaurants and a large "wool" church.  If you would like to come, but don't fancy camping then some of the pubs offer accommodation.  There are also B&B options in the town, as well as budget hotel chains not too far away.
Organiser: John.









 
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