Walk
Walk: contribution to Wandle Fortnight. An amble along Wandsworth’s section of the Wandle
Penwith Road, on the bridge over the WandleA 1 ½ mile amble along the bank of the River Wandle from Earlsfield to the river mouth looking at the way the river has evolved in an urban setting. This is not a guided walk but will depend on contributions from those who are walking but it will be led by a society member; … Continue reading "Walk: contribution to Wandle Fortnight. An amble along Wandsworth’s section of the Wandle"
A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History
In front of Book Hous Top of East HillAs part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, David Kirk will lead a short walk down East Hill to the High Street, discussing a variety of sites nearby of entertainment, 'recreation' of all sorts, some listed buildings, the Huguenot past and the changing character of the area. Meet at Huguenot Place in front of Book House, … Continue reading "A Slice of Wandsworth Town’s History"
Walk around the Carshalton Lavender Fields.
Rose Harley will lead an easy, flat, 6 mile walk around the Carshalton Lavender Fields and Oaks Park. The lavender is expected to be in bloom, with a wonderful smell. No booking required; meet outside M&S Simply Food in Clapham Junction Station at 9.30am. I
Walk around Ruislip Lido
Rose Harley will lead a Summer walk around the attractive Ruislip Woods and Lido, Northwood Hills. This is 6 miles long and almost all of the walk is in fine woodland, including Mad Bess Wood. There are some undulations. We travel to West Ruislip and return from Northwood Hills. Meet at Clapham Junction Station outside … Continue reading "Walk around Ruislip Lido"
Evening Wandle Walk
As the Wandsworth Society's contribution to the Wandle Fortnight the Society is organising a stroll to look at different views of the Wandle and the Thames, including a designated vista of the mouth of the Wandle. Meet by the Crane pub, at the beginning of The Causeway and finish at Putney Bridge Station (with frequent … Continue reading "Evening Wandle Walk"
July Walk – Tottenham Parks – CANCELLED
Rose Harley planned to lead a linear walk along The Tottenham Parks Café Trail; although we could run this with a small number to meet Coid 19 advice we have decided that this will be postponed indefinitely until public transport id more inviting.
Wandle Walk
As our contribution to the Wandle Fortnight the Society hosting an amble along the final stretch of the Wandle Trail from Earlsfield to Point Pleasant where the Wandle joins the Thames. This is a very gentle short walk at a slow pace. The event is free, but booking is essential due to Covid 19 restrictions. … Continue reading "Wandle Walk"
Walk to Explore the Sources of the Wandle
Clapham Junction Station Outside M&S Simply Food, London, United KingdomThere will be a 4 mile daytime walk (with a coffe stop) to explore the sources of the River Wandle in Waddon and Carshalton - all are welcome. Meet outside M&S Simply Food in Clapham Junction Station at 9.50am to catch a train to Waddon. We will return from Carshalton Station, both are within the … Continue reading "Walk to Explore the Sources of the Wandle"
Walk around the Springfield Village
Chapel Square LondonThere will be an informal walk around the constantly evolving Springfield Village to explore this large mixed-use development and public park on the Springfield Hospital site. See https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ for further detail of the development. Meet in Chapel Square at 10.30 am where you be able to buy a cup of coffee before this slow paced … Continue reading "Walk around the Springfield Village"