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Peter and others went for a hike
June 20, 2026
Rainham to Grays
This is far from the most beautiful stretch of the Thames estuary, but it was a lot more beautiful on a sunny Summer day than the windy February I walked it before.
The early part of the section, on the LOOP, has been spruced up with new walkways and wild…
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Troy Mariyanayagam and others went for a hike
June 20, 2026
London LOOP | Section 24 | Rainham to Purfleet (Extended to Grays)
This group hike was a special one, marking the completion of the final section of the London LOOP for one of our friends. Starting in Rainham, we walked through Rainham Marshes and on to Purfleet, where the LOOP officially came to an end before we continued along the Thames riverside…
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BOBrien went for a hike
June 7, 2026
London Stone wander (inc DLR trip)
With the weather so wet, I declined walking on Saturday, & needed something on the Sunday instead. Having been thinking about the London Stone & never having seen it, I decided to go to visit it. There is a DLR ride between Limehouse & Bank included, as I had lim8ted…
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BOBrien went for a hike
May 16, 2026
Wye Circular - recommended route
I've done a few variations on this route, but this was probably the best. The North Downs are particularly dramatic at Wye, with the "Devil's Kneading Bowl" Valley offering some fascinating geology & probably the best views of Kent.Taking the steps down from the ridge & the footpaths through the…
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BOBrien went for a hike
May 9, 2026
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BOBrien went for a hike
April 18, 2026
River Chelmer from Chelmsford
After cancelling a shared walk after noticing my cat looking unwell (he soon perked up, but too late) I needed a walk with plenty of departure options, so off to Chelmsford it was. I'd been looking at this area with the aim of getting out to Paper Mill lock at…
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BOBrien went for a hike
April 9, 2026
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BOBrien went for a hike
April 6, 2026
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Troy Mariyanayagam and others went for a hike
March 28, 2026
River Shuttle
The hike began at New Eltham Station, where the first stretch felt quite built up and suburban. But once we joined the River Shuttle, the route quickly became greener, quieter, and far more scenic than expected.
One of the early highlights was passing Charlton Athletic Training Ground, before reaching the…
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Peter and others went for a hike
March 28, 2026
River Shuttle
Following the River Shuttle from Eltham to Bromley. A very suburban route with occasional highlights, such as Avery Hill Winter Garden, Bexley Woods, and Hall Place. A variable Spring day, sometimes sunny, and one hail storm right as we stopped for lunch. Walked this with the group which made it…
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BOBrien went for a hike
March 14, 2026
Bedford Park to Debden
A mostly fun walk, starting on ground already knew we'll, but ending through countryside Ive only seen previously from a car on the M11, or Central line train from Epping. Bedford Park & the Redwoods remain the highlights in this area, with the rest being pleasant, if unremarkable & typically…
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BOBrien went for a hike
March 6, 2026
Chislehurst Caves to Sidcup
A somewhat soggy day with a late start, so I decided to head for Chislehurst Caves, which I'd not visited before & then make my way through Petts Wood & Scadbury Nature Reserve.
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