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We haven't had a walk since October, and I was wondering if any veterans are interested in sorting one out. We could even revive the research bit too!
For the uninitiated, London walks start in a pub, then a bit of a walk (usually about 2-3 miles), with a pub en route and finish in a pub. Sometimes the organiser will do some research on the area which we are walking through, or even allocate bits to other people.
Eme had a really ambitious Brighton one which included an open top bus trip over the Downs, but maybe that would be better for the summer? Or if we're feeling 'all weather' enough, a coastal walk taking in the old Brighton pier and a shuffle up to Hove could be fun. And there's lots of lovely pubs in Brighton!
What about a Thames side walk west from Putney - maybe taking in Richmond Park and Kew Gardens?
I could show y'all the site of the Battles of Brentford (1016/1642!)
Eme had a really ambitious Brighton one which included an open top bus trip over the Downs, but maybe that would be better for the summer?Is that the one going to Devils Dyke and then back along towards the Town over the south downs? Id recommend that one, great scenery, different kinds of terrain (but not too strenuous for the faint hearted), and then back to town and a well deserved pint or 3. I dont think the open top bus runs in the winter months though - there's only one route going out that way - poss. restarting Apr or May.
There's a couple of walking groups that some activist-y types have started doing in the last couple of years, one in london and one in brighton. For Brighton types they could call in at the Cowley Club and find out or if you're london based and interested PM me. There's a walk this Sunday going out into Hertfordshire :)
Hopefully I will come and it will be a time when the new pup can come :)
As long as it is pup friendly :D
I am up for it, keep me informed of arrangements please... :)
Eme had a really ambitious Brighton one which included an open top bus trip over the Downs, but maybe that would be better for the summer? Or if we're feeling 'all weather' enough, a coastal walk taking in the old Brighton pier and a shuffle up to Hove could be fun. And there's lots of lovely pubs in Brighton!
What about a Thames side walk west from Putney - maybe taking in Richmond Park and Kew Gardens?
They both sound good, even if Brighton isn't in London. ;)
I'm up for doing something - not sure what yet. Maybe a Barbican High Walk safari (poss including a Museum of London visit), but I'll need to do more investigation during my lunch hour!
:)
RenegadeDog
05-01-2005, 15:05
What about a walk from London to Brighton?
Its 40 miles, which would take about 10 hours, so if you started at 10am you could make it down there by 8pm in time to wearily repair to the pub...
What about a walk from London to Brighton?
Its 40 miles, which would take about 10 hours, so if you started at 10am you could make it down there by 8pm in time to wearily repair to the pub...
Would not be able to.. Think the pup would wear down its legs :(
I would be impressed if anyone did it :D
I'm always up for doing one.. there's always the Capital Ring waiting to be done aswell.. or my new book "Walking the Blitz". :cool: :D
Or maybe an Iain Sinclair-themed psychogeographic walk around obscure parts of East London! :eek:
Or maybe an Iain Sinclair-themed psychogeographic walk around obscure parts of East London! :eek:hey now yer talking! Id love to do a Hawksmoor walk (Wren's sidekick: routed along the sites of the gothic churches he designed). Done a bit but didnt complete it ages ago. Not sure about Sinclair's London Orbital route tho :eek:
Or maybe an Iain Sinclair-themed psychogeographic walk around obscure parts of East London! :eek:
Sounds good :)
citydreams
06-01-2005, 01:54
Can we have a list of walks done so far please?
I might be making these up..
1. Waltham Abbey
2. Epping Forrest - always popular :)
3. Grand Union Canal
4. Sloane Square to a pub
5. Notting Hill through Holland Park
6. Dulwich hamlets
Can we have a list of walks done so far please?
There's a list of them up to last April at the bottom of this page. (http://www.urban75.org/london/chislehurst.html)
The only one I can think of not included in either list is Liberty's one around Portobello and Ladbroke Grove.
Sounds good :) I might have to have a think about it - my bro and dad would be able to help me plan one.
Can we have a list of walks done so far please?
I might be making these up..
1. Waltham Abbey
2. Epping Forrest - always popular :)
3. Grand Union Canal
4. Sloane Square to a pub
5. Notting Hill through Holland Park
6. Dulwich hamlets
And my very short Shoreditch City Farm one ... It was freezing :D
citydreams
07-01-2005, 09:42
Hi,
I've unearthed a 1947 copy of "The Lost Treasures Of London" - William Kent
We've got a choice of:
Strand to the Elephant & Castle
Queen Victoria Street to Cripplegate
Newgate Street to Tottenham Court Road
Victoria Embankment to Whitechapel
London Wall to Bishopsgate
Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace
Whitehall to Langham Place
Each walk is about two hours and the book contains detailed history, photo's, quotations and comments
citydreams
07-01-2005, 09:44
What about a Thames side walk west from Putney - maybe taking in Richmond Park and Kew Gardens?
I've never been to Kew.. I think this would be lovely in Spring..
I've never been to Kew.. I think this would be lovely in Spring..
Kew is beautiful.. Can you take a pup?
(trying not to get too obsessed with the idea)
Richmond park is pretty stunning too. Deer and things!
Have not been to Richmond for ages..
Love the deer there :)
Lots of great ideas here! With the right organisation, we should be able to sort out the next few months walks with all the suggestions we've had. Watch this space. Or rather \/ that space.
Kew is beautiful.. Can you take a pup?
(trying not to get too obsessed with the idea) You're already obssessed :p
OK.. shall I put my thinking cap on and prepare a Westside Thames walk (Putney -> Richmond/Kew)?
How about Saturday, 22nd Jan for a suggested date?
beergut100
07-01-2005, 15:32
A very good walk can be had from Kew Bridge, along the north side of the Thames, to where the River Brent joins the Thames. Then follow the Brent up towards Ealing.
You can start by getting a tube to Kew Bridge, and at the end walk or get a bus to Ealing Broadway tube.
There's a lot of interest along the way. The working boatyard at the mouth of the Brent, the walk along the Thames itself, and a variety of neglected industrial and rural-looking landscapes along the Brent.
There are some good pubs at intervals along the route. Also, you'll encounter very few other people.
Of course, if you're all hardcore endurance freaks, then you can follow the Brent all the way to Brent Cross, where it turns into the Dollis Stream, and then follow that to where it rises on a hill near Scratchwood motorway services!
OK.. shall I put my thinking cap on and prepare a Westside Thames walk (Putney -> Richmond/Kew)?
How about Saturday, 22nd Jan for a suggested date?
Sounds good then there are no pup restrictions :D
OK.. shall I put my thinking cap on and prepare a Westside Thames walk (Putney -> Richmond/Kew)?
How about Saturday, 22nd Jan for a suggested date?
Sounds good to me.
How about starting a new thread for the January walk? whilst I use this one to try and organise some future ones.
OK.. shall I put my thinking cap on and prepare a Westside Thames walk (Putney -> Richmond/Kew)?
Yes! Please. :)
How about Saturday, 22nd Jan for a suggested date?
Yes! Yes! :D (Don't have work that sat)
Actually, for ages I've been meaning to go on this boat trip my bro found out about. Apparently there's some geezer with a boat, you phone him and for a small fee he takes you out in his boat to Gravesend, so you pass through the Thames Barrier, under the QEII bridge and on to Gravesend, seeing a lot interesting (and industrial) East Thames. Could do a Gravesend walk or summat.
Sounds pretty interesting Cloo.. Can you find out more?
Have to find out if my bro remembers how to get hold of the guy... I think he might have looked him up in the phonebook.
In an effort to be really organised, I'm going to try and allocate a month for everyone who wants to organise a walk. How does this sound?
January (22)
Editor
West Thames Walk
February
Hollis
Part of capital ring or 'Walking the Blitz'
March
Maggot
TBC
April
Cloo
Barbican/Psychogeography/Thames estuary
May
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
June
Editor
Brighton/South Downs
If this isn't OK, please let me know and we can change them, likewise if anyone else want to organise one.
:)
Have to find out if my bro remembers how to get hold of the guy... I think he might have looked him up in the phonebook.
:)
If this isn't OK, please let me know and we can change them, likewise if anyone else want to organise one.
Another Epping walk sometime when it warms up in late Spring could be on the cards. :)
Pup friendly too. :D
February
Hollis
Part of capital ring or 'Walking the Blitz'
I'm sure wandering around some former bomb sites on a freezing Feb saturday's gonna be a real crowd puller.
Anyway..its fine by me!
April's no good for me, unfortunately - I'm doing an am-dram opera chorus thing which totally wipes out the middle of that month in terms of doing anything else, and then the weekend after is passover. But some other time.
Ok, how about April for Griff's Epping walk. Cloo, which months are good for you?
In an effort to be really organised, I'm going to try and allocate a month for everyone who wants to organise a walk. How does this sound?
January (22)
Editor
West Thames Walk
June
Editor
Brighton/South DownsOK. I'm up for sorting out the 22nd, and Eme will sort out the June South Downs jaunt!
Old Stoic
10-01-2005, 19:12
I used to do London walks professionally for Tourists
if anyone is up for doing one in february (ill bein London for two weeks then ) Illlead one.
MY favourite goes down the south bank from Embankment station and visits several pubs and ends up in either southwark or the Tower.
I can give commentry on most of what we pass.
Updated list
January (22)
Editor
West Thames Walk
February
Hollis
Part of capital ring or 'Walking the Blitz'
March
Maggot
TBC
April
Griff
Epping Forest
May
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
June
Eme
Brighton/South Downs
Old Stoic - the idea of going for a walk with someone who has made threats against one of my mates, really doesn't appeal.
Old Stoic
11-01-2005, 10:03
Old Stoic - the idea of going for a walk with someone who has made threats against one of my mates, really doesn't appeal
if one of your mates is a grass who threatened to have me arrested by the Thai police then I wouldn't have you either.
Ok, how about April for Griff's Epping walk. Cloo, which months are good for you? March or May, I suppose.
Hocus Eye.
11-01-2005, 11:42
Are these London Walks always on a Saturday? I have commitments then but am mostly free on Sundays.
Hocus
They're generally on Saturdays... Sundays people tend to be recovering from Saturday IYSWIM. Although I do believe it is the walk organiser's perogative to move these things about as they see fit..
I think me and Red Cat will come on the January one. But if Old Stoic is gonna come, then I'll stay away for the same reason that Maggot gave.
Another Epping walk sometime when it warms up in late Spring could be on the cards. :)
Pup friendly too. :D
Wonderful news :)
Streathamite
11-01-2005, 17:41
I must admit, liberty, I am looking forward to making the acquaintance of your poochlet :)
I think me and Red Cat will come on the January one. But if Old Stoic is gonna come, then I'll stay away for the same reason that Maggot gave. According to Old stoic, he's only going to be here during February and wants to organise his own walk then.
EastEnder
11-01-2005, 20:56
I must admit, liberty, I am looking forward to making the acquaintance of your poochlet :)
Surely you've already met oicur0t? :confused:
:p
February
Hollis
'Walking the Blitz'
I'm looking forward to it already...I wonder what part I'll get to play... :eek:
citydreams
11-01-2005, 23:18
Can you make a good Feuerzange Bowle? :)
According to Old stoic, he's only going to be here during February and wants to organise his own walk then.
He'll be walking on his own then I bet.
So are all dates confirmed
The only date confirmed is 22 January, West Thames walk organised by Editor.
The only date confirmed is 22 January, West Thames walk organised by Editor.
I will be there :) but without pup :(
William of Walworth
13-01-2005, 21:24
Stig and I will be up for this West Thames walk on the 22nd :)
<Waits for Editor to start new thread, announce meeting place and time etc>
I can hear Maggot tapping his fingers already
Streathamite
14-01-2005, 11:02
I'm looking forward to it already...I wonder what part I'll get to play... :eek:
PoW, natch :p
Yay, Jan and I are up for this on 22nd....nice one Mike....that stretch of river from Putney to Richmond is lovely - :)
Hey Lib - couldn't you carry the pup in a papoose if the walk's too long for the little 'un? I bet she would look well adorable ;) Or put her in a pushchair ;) - with a hat on !
Yay, Jan and I are up for this on 22nd....nice one Mike....that stretch of river from Putney to Richmond is lovely - :)
Hey Lib - couldn't you carry the pup in a papoose if the walk's too long for the little 'un? I bet she would look well adorable ;) Or put her in a pushchair ;) - with a hat on !
I would do but we do not pick her up until 11 Feb :( Cannot wait for dog walks in the future :)
Missuz Scott and I will be walking too.
I would do but we do not pick her up until 11 Feb :( Cannot wait for dog walks in the future :)
In the meantime, you should get some practice in and put oicur0t in a dog collar and drag him round town.
I'd even pay to see that.
EastEnder
15-01-2005, 09:31
Some things are best confined to the privacy of their own bedroom.
:p
My route for Saturday's Grand Promenade will be announced shortly....
What a dim wit i have only just seen this, sounds good, I'll be up for it.
ooh, if my mum dont come over that day, me and the littl'un (and maybe the dad) might turn up too :)
William of Walworth
16-01-2005, 00:26
Hey Lib - couldn't you carry the pup in a papoose if the walk's too long for the little 'un? I bet she would look well adorable ;) Or put her in a pushchair ;) - with a hat on !
<vomits at incomprehensibly kitsch dog sentimentality :( >
No specific offence like, if I meet liberty's new dog I'll say hello and that :) but not everyone in the world likes dogs .... :(
Try getting bitten in the face at 4 years old by a nasty scarey yapping canine, this does tend to make you wary of the species ....
In the meantime, you should get some practice in and put oicur0t in a dog collar and drag him round town.
I'd even pay to see that.
I will pretend I did not read that :mad: ;)
Yaaaa Mrs Scott and LD, Maybe Rollem and little un.. and all you other lovely people should be a top walk..
Even if dog hating William there :p
William of Walworth
16-01-2005, 12:58
I'm capable of not hating them, I can even (very warily) be friendly towards them :) but it's worth remembering that some folks have good reason to keep their distance ... dogs are a very opinion-polarising species and not all are able to be positive.
Don't worry William, I'll keep you safe from the scary puppy. ;) :D
Ahh bless :)
I two had my arm bitten by a GSD and my bum bitten by our collie / wolf dog it was frightning at the time but that was just two incidents.
Dogs rule :)
onenameshelley
17-01-2005, 12:00
Ok well i am thinking that it would do me some good to come along to the walk on the 22nd, but i make no promises cos everyone knows i am rubbish :D
Ok well i am thinking that it would do me some good to come along to the walk on the 22nd, but i make no promises cos everyone knows i am rubbish :D
Then you will surprise us :)
onenameshelley
18-01-2005, 09:47
Then you will surprise us :)
*jumps out from behind a tree*
BOO
How was that then?? :p
butterfly child
18-01-2005, 10:11
I wonder what my chances are of getting Michael to this..
He could drive very slowly behind us, so is handy for a lift when I get knackered ;)
Or I could cheat and catch you at Kew or Richmond ;)
Love the imagery of Shells jumping out from behind bushes/trees, yelling 'BOO' and making little kids cry.. lol.. :D
*jumps out from behind a tree*
BOO
How was that then?? :p
That will do for now.. Then you have to do it again at the walk :)
My organising skills are legendary ( ;)) and I've just remember I've got a Walking Criminal London book. I think a lot of them are in Southwark, which as we all know is where all the reprobates hang out. :p
Anyway, I'd be up for doing one later in the summer -- maybe July or August, if anyone can think that far ahead.
Can I suggest that future walks have to cover at least five miles (yesterday's was around 6.5 miles), otherwise they can be little more than an extended pub crawl (nothing wrong with that, of course, but a walk should really involve some degree of walking!).
And how about ensuring that at least half of the walk is away from main roads?
Just an idea....
Stobart Stopper
23-01-2005, 16:28
Someone told me that Urbanite 'walks' are really just a short hop of tube station to the nearest pub, is this true? :D
Only the ones Red Jezza goes on!
Can I suggest that future walks have to cover at least five miles (yesterday's was around 6.5 miles), otherwise they can be little more than an extended pub crawl (nothing wrong with that, of course, but a walk should really involve some degree of walking!).
Dunno.. I'm happier doing longer walks, although 5 miles takes quite awhile if its mainly on streets/built up areas rather than paths.
Be good to know what other people think about the walking/pub balance..
gaijingirl
24-01-2005, 14:54
Hollis...lovely to meet you again Sat night!! Got my Jeeves and Wooster ready for reading!
I reckon 5 miles is about right. Especially if it's a leisurely walk with stops for point of interest.
Wish I could've come on Sat to the walk, it sounded brill.
Well, I suggested that 5 miles should be the minimum, but I'm happier walking longer distances. I guess it depends on the location - although the Chislehurst Caves walk was a mere stroll compared to Saturday's six and a half miler, I enjoyed that one as much.
Maybe settle on the walks having to be between 3 miles (if there's lots of interesting things to look at/do en route) and up to eight miles (for long countryside stomps)?
I like less pubs more walking :)
Although when I suggested this to William his face was a picture...:D
If Saturday's was 6.5 miles then I suggest 10.. I thought we only walked 2
:)
citydreams
24-01-2005, 16:10
I'd definitely be up from some rambling.. (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/pathsaf.html)
Streathamite
24-01-2005, 16:37
Only the ones Red Jezza goes on!
yeah right, like the rest of you are all teetotal!
not.
Pickman's model
24-01-2005, 17:58
i am.
yeah right, like the rest of you are all teetotal!
not.The only London Walk Red Jezza managed to turn up for - Hollis' Chelsea walk
The only walk under a mile long - Hollis' Chelsea walk :p
I think the length of the walk should be up to whoever's organising it. I'm happy to go for longer walks, but shorter more urban ones can be fun too. As long as the organiser gives a rough idea of the length of the walk - This could be a problem in Griff's case as he makes them up as he goes along!
Hollis...lovely to meet you again Sat night!! Got my Jeeves and Wooster ready for reading!
Wish I could've come on Sat to the walk, it sounded brill.
Yes -and nice to meet you to! Guess maybe its time now for some closure on Jeff Noon & the Automated Alice.. :D
The only London Walk Red Jezza managed to turn up for - Hollis' Chelsea walk
The only walk under a mile long - Hollis' Chelsea walk :p
This is true. Although in fairness to Jezza the walk around Chelsea/Sloane Square did benefit from having a genuine Hooray Henry in the party.
I think the length of the walk should be up to whoever's organising it. I'm happy to go for longer walks, but shorter more urban ones can be fun too. As long as the organiser gives a rough idea of the length of the walk - This could be a problem in Griff's case as he makes them up as he goes along!
I agree. I'm definitely up for a good old walk - makes you feel so wholesome (Couldn't have felt more smug if I'd spent all day rowing on the thames..) - saturday was lovely, if possibly a bit much for little Paddington -bless!-, but there are shorter and interesting urban ones to be had as well. I think there's room for everything - and I like that you never quite know what you let yourself in for when turning up for an Urban walk. :D
Maggot -- you've completely ignored my suggestion of a "Naughty London" walk. :(
Sorry Ms T.
New and updated list:
February
Hollis
Part of capital ring or trying not to offend zora!
March
Cloo
Thames estuary/Psychogeography(unconfirmed)
April
Griff
Epping Forest
May
Maggot or special guest walker
TBC
June
Eme
Brighton/South Downs(unconfirmed)
July
Ms T
Criminal London/Southwark
August
Citydreams
A walk from his old book (unconfirmed)
Looking good!
gaijingirl
24-01-2005, 23:06
Oh criminal London... when Ms T said "naughty London"... I thought she meant in a sort of Benny Hill kind of way... was really looking forward to that!! :(
I have a friend who might be able to do a seedy, sex-oriented tour ;)
I will be on all of the above and depending on the date in Feb Mouse will be attending :)
Oh criminal London... when Ms T said "naughty London"... I thought she meant in a sort of Benny Hill kind of way... was really looking forward to that!! :(
That one involves dressing up as naughty nurses/traffic wardens/police officers. Anyone up for that? :eek: :D
That one involves dressing up as naughty nurses/traffic wardens/police officers. Anyone up for that? :eek: :D
Errr Nope :D
<volunteers to be chased by Ms T, Liberty, zora and gaijingirl all dressed as naughty nurses>
Slaps Hollis on the head. :)
Latest walk list:
February 19
Hollis
South East London walk
March
Cloo
Thames estuary/Psychogeography(unconfirmed)
April
Griff
Epping Forest
May
Eme
Brighton/South Downs(unconfirmed)
June
Special guest walker
Love and sex walk
July
Ms T
Criminal London/Southwark
August
Citydreams
A walk from his old book (unconfirmed)
Looking good!
Could people who are on this list please confirm if they are still up for leading a walk.
:)
Latest walk list:
February 19
Hollis
South East London walk
March
Cloo
Thames estuary/Psychogeography(unconfirmed)
April
Griff
Epping Forest
May
Eme
Brighton/South Downs(unconfirmed)
June
Special guest walker
Love and sex walk
July
Ms T
Criminal London/Southwark
August
Citydreams
A walk from his old book (unconfirmed)
Looking good!
Could people who are on this list please confirm if they are still up for leading a walk.
:)
Of course.
Wow - what a fab timetable o' walks :)
I would like to lead a walk in September! :)
Wow - what a fab timetable o' walks :)
I would like to lead a walk in September! :)
Where do you fancy? :)
ooooh, don't know yet, so many places to choose from...something with a hill in perhaps... :)
Latest walk list:
February 19
Hollis
South East London walk
March
Cloo
Hampstead
April
Griff
Epping Forest
May
Eme
Brighton/South Downs(unconfirmed)
June
Special guest walker
Love and sex walk
July
Ms T
Criminal London/Southwark
August
Citydreams
A walk from his old book (unconfirmed)
September
Han
A somewhere with a hill.
Any one else want lead a walk? (A walking booty call)
I hope you've made a mental note of my May 2006 jaunt Maggot. If anyone doesn't want to do one in the summer, this would make an ideal summer walk.
I've got some top ideas for a walk. Just gimme the month and I'll have the facts!
I hope you've made a mental note of my May 2006 jaunt Maggot. If anyone doesn't want to do one in the summer, this would make an ideal summer walk. I'm going to abdicate at the end of this year, so you can do what you like!
Editor, you can have any month after September.
citydreams
13-04-2005, 19:24
Latest walk list:
May
Eme
Brighton/South Downs(unconfirmed)
Howabouts linking this up with the ever popular Brighton Fringe Festival / Whitsun Bank Holiday?
http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/ 7th May - 29th May
Sounds good!
Where's Eme?
sparkling
14-04-2005, 09:22
I'm going to abdicate at the end of this year, so you can do what you like!
Editor, you can have any month after September.
Why the abdication? The London Walks needs you. :(
Why the abdication? The London Walks needs you. :(
I think we can manage :D;)
Actually after the disastrous Sep 2004 London walk, ( which Red Jezza went on ).. it looked like these walks were fizzling out abit. So we should thank Maggot for resurrecting them with his schedule.. :p :)
Thanks! :)
I wonder if anyone else would take on the task if I went?
Howabouts linking this up with the ever popular Brighton Fringe Festival / Whitsun Bank Holiday?
http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/ 7th May - 29th May
oops didn't realise I'd been moved to May until saturday!...
the festival looks fun - anyone fancy some outlawed vegetables? (http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/listings/outdoorevents/listing.asp?ev=363&ed=3879) - heh... I will investigate more and post up soon....
:)
William of Walworth
19-04-2005, 19:04
If the May Brighton walk is to be the Late May Bank Holiday weekend, can I pleeeease vote for the Saturday (28th May) or maybe (?) the Sunday (29th May) and not the actual Bank Holiday Monday (30th)??
It's the Kingston Green Fair on the Monday, a small riverside hippy festival in a lovely park, popular with several ;) Urbanites.
Thread on an Urbanite meet at the KGF to come once we're in May :)
If the May Brighton walk is to be the Late May Bank Holiday weekend, can I pleeeease vote for the Saturday (28th May) or maybe (?) the Sunday (29th May) and not the actual Bank Holiday Monday (30th)??
I'm hoping eme avoids the bank holiday weekend altogether, as it clashes with the mushie fest! (http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=104988)
I'm thinking of getting hold of a copy of 'London Pub Walks' by Ted Bruning..
"Ted Bruning's book gives us 15 history lessons about various areas of London, and 15 excellent reasons to have a few pints in recommended pubs.
The walks include Hampstead, Chelsea, Soho, Greenwich and the City, and every walk includes between 6 and 12 pubs worth a visit.
Particularly welcome for many tourists is the inclusion of a Bayswater walk, there are some jewels hidden away just a few yards from the main streets."
Will keep the pisshead element happy anyway..< nod's in..... direction>
:mad: :p Hollis we need more walk less pub
oops didn't realise I'd been moved to May until saturday!...
the festival looks fun - anyone fancy some outlawed vegetables? (http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/listings/outdoorevents/listing.asp?ev=363&ed=3879) - heh... I will investigate more and post up soon....
:)
Looks like fun :D
:mad: :p Hollis we need more walk less pub
Maybe we need to introduce a grading system.. Anyway, just think of all those FACTS 12 historic pubs could provide. :cool:
<.. goes away dreaming of FACTS..>
I've got an excellent book called 50 Walks in London (AA): I think I might be doing the 4 and a half mile Three Mills and the Canals walk on Sunday (around Bow)
I'm thinking of getting hold of a copy of 'London Pub Walks' by Ted Bruning..
"Ted Bruning's book gives us 15 history lessons about various areas of London, and 15 excellent reasons to have a few pints in recommended pubs.
The walks include Hampstead, Chelsea, Soho, Greenwich and the City, and every walk includes between 6 and 12 pubs worth a visit.
Particularly welcome for many tourists is the inclusion of a Bayswater walk, there are some jewels hidden away just a few yards from the main streets."
Will keep the pisshead element happy anyway..< nod's in..... direction>But he never comes on the walks anyway! You're welcome to do it, but I think it counts as more of a pub crawl.
William of Walworth
21-04-2005, 21:52
:mad: :p Hollis we need more walk less pub
More pubs! Less walk!! :D :p
But he never comes on the walks anyway! You're welcome to do it, but I think it counts as more of a pub crawl.
Not at all.. it is a walk involving historic pubs.
:mad: :mad:
Ok - going to go Sunday 15th May....
'A sunday?!' I hear you cry?.... well yes - as you can get the vintage cream & green open top bus up to devils dyke for a walk and a picnic!
It will mean getting to victoria for the 10:34 train to brighton, time for a beer on the sea-front then the aforementioned bus up to devils dyke, arriving at 1:20ish... anyone up for this?
:D
Ok - going to go Sunday 15th May....
'A sunday?!' I hear you cry?.... well yes - as you can get the vintage cream & green open top bus up to devils dyke for a walk and a picnic!
It will mean getting to victoria for the 10:34 train to brighton, time for a beer on the sea-front then the aforementioned bus up to devils dyke, arriving at 1:20ish... anyone up for this?
:D
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! :D
I'm probably going to a party the night before, but will still be up for it. :)
Are you going to start a new thread eme? You'll get more interest if you do.
yeah gwaannn....
:)
the downs air will clear away any hangover, and a picnic is always good!
seperate thread started (http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=112638) ....
Bump to remind Maggot that he needs to organise his "special guest walker". I can hardly wait!
I'm on the case, I hope he can make a weekend when most people aren't in Italy or Glastonbury.
I'm on the case, I hope he can make a weekend when most people aren't in Italy or Glastonbury.
I'm doing one in Italy :)
comstock
22-06-2005, 20:34
Latest walk list:
July
Ms T
Criminal London/Southwark
Is this still going ahead? Any dates ? Newbies welcome I take it?
Is this still going ahead? Any dates ? Newbies welcome I take it?
Of course all are welcome :)
comstock
22-06-2005, 21:13
Of course all are welcome :)
Whats the craic with these walks, do you just turn up on the day, or is there some more formal organising goes on. :confused:
You usually just turn up. Each walk has it's own thread where details are announced. Details here:
http://www.urban75.org/walks/index.html
Edited to add: July walk just announced, in this forum. Right here. (http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=119528)
Latest walk list:
August
Citydreams
A walk from his old book (unconfirmed)
September
Han
A somewhere with a hill.
Anyone up for doing an autumn walk? Citydreams can you confirm that you're doing the August one?
citydreams
04-07-2005, 22:23
Sorry :o
I'm still stuggling to find the time.. Can I be moved to November after my exams?
No Probs. I'm sure someone else would like to do a summer walk.
I'm sure I could be kicked into action to organise an Autumnal stroll somewhere countryside related.
No Probs. I'm sure someone else would like to do a summer walk.
Well the Wood Green/Ally Pally to Stoke Newington walk would make a decent summer walk.. although I hasten to add it'll be virtually fact free. :eek:
Well the Wood Green/Ally Pally to Stoke Newington walk would make a decent summer walk.. although I hasten to add it'll be virtually fact free. :eek:
So when is it going to be Hollis :)
I shall await the nod from Mr Maggot, before progressing further with the plans..
Well the Wood Green/Ally Pally to Stoke Newington walk would make a decent summer walk.. although I hasten to add it'll be virtually fact free. :eek:
We need at least 3 facts per mile. ;)
I think I've done the end of this walk, is it the green chain one which goes through Clissold Park and Abney Park Cemetery?
Well my version ends at Clissold Park, but it could be extendeed.. if its a nice day we could have one of those bougeois picnic type things at the end. Or just go to the pub.
Well my version ends at Clissold Park, but it could be extendeed.. if its a nice day we could have one of those bougeois picnic type things at the end. Or just go to the pub.
clissold park is well suited for a picknick type thing actualy (or if it's not to many of us we could just end it in our back garden ;) ), or abney cemetery if your more to the gothic side of things :eek:
Well my version ends at Clissold Park, but it could be extendeed.. if its a nice day we could have one of those bougeois picnic type things at the end. Or just go to the pub.
I'm up for this come on Hollis sort it out ;) :)
Happy to do a Hackney walk sometime. London fields to Hackney to the River Lea at Lea Bridge Road. Loadsa facts!
How about a leisurely 4 mile strut around Harrow, past Bentley Priory and Deer Parks with a real ale pub called The Case Is Altered in the middle?
Or a longer walk iaround delightful Hampton Court, through the maze, along a riverside path and then along the (ahem) 'Cobblers Walk'?
Happy to do a Hackney walk sometime. London fields to Hackney to the River Lea at Lea Bridge Road. Loadsa facts!
Right on the door step.. Sounds great :)
How about a leisurely 4 mile strut around Harrow, past Bentley Priory and Deer Parks with a real ale pub called The Case Is Altered in the middle?
Or a longer walk iaround delightful Hampton Court, through the maze, along a riverside path and then along the (ahem) 'Cobblers Walk'?
First one sounds good for me I'm not sure how dog friendly the second would be..
Ok Hollis is doing the August walk. September and beyond to be confirmed. :)
Right here's a suggested timetable:
August
Hollis
Part of the London Ring (if he comes up with enough facts!)
September
Maggot
Kentish woods and lakes
October
Boohoo
Hackney Walk
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
If anyone isn't happy with this please let me know.
I wouldn't mind doing an East End/Docks type thing covering history of the area sort of jobbie - Cable Street, Silvertown explosion, the Blitz, slums, crime, that sort of thing. Would need plenty of time for research mind you!
That sounds cool! You can have plenty of time for research - just name the month. :)
Just bumping this in the hope of getting some feedback from walk leaders.
tastebud
18-07-2005, 20:32
well, wherever it is...
i will be there!
:)
crustychick
18-07-2005, 20:51
Oooooh, as a bit of a newbie, I've just stumbled across this.
Sounds fabulous! Can I come too :)
How do I find out about when they are actually happening?
Thanx :D
Happy with October. Will start my research now!!!!
tastebud
18-07-2005, 20:56
How do I find out about when they are actually happening?
watch this space!
:)
Oooooh, as a bit of a newbie, I've just stumbled across this.
Sounds fabulous! Can I come too :)
How do I find out about when they are actually happening?
Thanx :DCourse you can come! You've been vouched for.
The organisers start new threads for each walk nearer the time, usually in here or community.
boohoo, I thought had all the information in your head already. ;)
crustychick
18-07-2005, 21:02
Course you can come! You've been vouched for.
The organisers start new threads for each walk nearer the time, usually in here or community.
Awwwwwww, cool thanks :) Can't wait to meet more of you lovely people!
boohoo, I thought had all the information in your head already. ;)
It probably is all in my head but as I am the amazing "off on tangents" lady, I have to make sure we don't take hours and hours to move a metre or two as I waffled on about all sorts of useless info. So I have to fine tune it!!!
:D
Oh phew thanx for that Maggot, now I have a bit of time to plan my walk! :)
Kentish lakes sounds fab! :)
Just bumping this in the hope of getting some feedback from walk leaders.
Surely there's only 1 leader :D :p
Looks like 24th sept for my walk then. :)
Any word from Citydreams or Editor over their allocated slot?
Looks like 24th sept for my walk then. :)
Any word from Citydreams or Editor over their allocated slot?
Any more details yet? :)
citydreams
06-09-2005, 13:29
Howabouts fiiting this month's in with the Open House Weekend?
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/london/home.html
17th / 18th September?
tastebud
06-09-2005, 13:34
been l:cool::cool:king forward to the next one! :)
so which date is it going to be then? :confused: now...
Howabouts fiiting this month's in with the Open House Weekend?
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/london/home.html
17th / 18th September?
No good for me I'm afraid :( Not sure Mouse would be wecome
been l:cool::cool:king forward to the next one! :)
so which date is it going to be then? :confused: now...
The 24th I think
tastebud
06-09-2005, 14:45
The 24th I think
jeez- we're all gonna be knackered at the end of the night! :eek:
Howabouts fiiting this month's in with the Open House Weekend?
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/london/home.html
17th / 18th September?
This isn't the bookgroup you know. :mad: Things are run on a dictatorial timeshare basis. Whoever's doing the walk calls the shots.
:cool:
This isn't the bookgroup you know. :mad: Things are run on a dictatorial timeshare basis. Whoever's doing the walk calls the shots.
:cool:
http://www.nyhandbag.com/prezzo_handbag_4.jpg :D
Thin end of the wedge. Next we'll have Red Jezza telling us where the meet-up pub is. :cool:
Thin end of the wedge. Next we'll have Red Jezza telling us where the meet-up pub is. :cool:
:D
So - who's up for the October walk?
So - who's up for the October walk?
Quite possibly me. :)
August
Hollis
Part of the London Ring (if he comes up with enough facts!)
September
Maggot
Kentish woods and lakes
October
Boohoo
Hackney Walk
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
If anyone isn't happy with this please let me know.Here's your answer Hollis.
Stobart Stopper
26-09-2005, 18:30
I might do a Jack The Ripper walk in February then. Curry in Brick Lane afterwards?
I might do a Jack The Ripper walk in February then. Curry in Brick Lane afterwards?
Sounds good!
I've suggested a country walk in October too, by popular demand. Thread is in community. :)
Here's your answer Hollis.
Sorry - thought you were slipping.
:p
comstock
27-09-2005, 08:45
Were there plans to do the East End (inc Cable street) at some point? Early '06?
(or have I just imagined that?)
Would quite like to join you lot on the October walk - anyone know the date yet?
Would quite like to join you lot on the October walk - anyone know the date yet?
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=132700 :)
I meant to be doing October Walk but if Ms T wants to do this month, and we enjoy the beautiful Autumn sunshine, I'm happy to move to November for a frosty Hackney treat.
Or we could have both! Answers on a postcard.....
Stobart Stopper
28-09-2005, 16:28
If anyone is interested in my Jack The Ripper tour, can I suggest a Saturday? That gives time to do the tour of the sites which will probably take a good 2 hours as there are lots of pubs in the area, then a curry afterwards in Brick Lane or at the one behind the London Hospital, I think it's called Tayhabs.
Things are run on a dictatorial timeshare basis. Whoever's doing the walk calls the shots.I reckon that anyone organising a walk should have attended at least one other walk before...
Maybe we should also have a rule for usurping a leader mid-walk if they're:
1. failing to come up with the required number of facts or if
2. their facts are found to be inaccurate or dull or if
3. they clearly have no clue where they're going!
:D :D :D
citydreams
28-09-2005, 16:49
If anyone is interested in my Jack The Ripper tour, can I suggest a Saturday? .
Stobs, would you like to take on my November slot for the ripper walk? Maybe we could do a combined effort?
citydreams
28-09-2005, 16:50
a rule for usurping a leader mid-walk if they're:
1. failing to come up with the required number of facts or if
2. their facts are found to be inaccurate or dull or if
3. they clearly have no clue where they're going!
4. failed to find a pub within an agreed time limit?
Rubbish!! Given the considerble effort put in by the 'walk leader' in researching, documenting, and even test walking the walk.. a high degree of leniency should be given for any fuckups that may, unfortunately, occur on the day. Leading 15 whinging moaners "where's the next pub", "how much further", "can't we go this way"..about parts of London can be a thankless task at times, therefore I think we should be most grateful for those willing to stick their heads, selflessly, time-after-time above the parapet.
( :mad: )
lang rabbie
28-09-2005, 16:53
(((((Hollis)))))
Stobart Stopper
28-09-2005, 17:05
Stobs, would you like to take on my November slot for the ripper walk? Maybe we could do a combined effort?
well you didn't say! :eek:
It just says something about a book, that could have been east end massage parlours for all I know! :p
I meant to be doing October Walk but if Ms T wants to do this month, and we enjoy the beautiful Autumn sunshine, I'm happy to move to November for a frosty Hackney treat.
Or we could have both! Answers on a postcard.....
Normally we do both. Wasn't meaning to tread on anyone's toes, it was a response to a general feeling that people wanted to do another country walk before the days started really drawing in. And October 23rd is the only (weekend) day I can do.
citydreams
28-09-2005, 17:13
well you didn't say! :eek:
It just says something about a book, that could have been east end massage parlours for all I know! :p
How many east end massage parlours does a person need?
ye olde booke isn't that olde really.. It's a series of walks about the london that was lost in the war. I'll have a dig through and see if it can be ripperised.
citydreams - are you ever going to do your walk. You really screw up the schedule for us professional walk leaders.
:mad: :mad:
And as a point of casual interest I'm now about to walk from the Angel to the Royal Albert Hall.. 1 hour 18 minutes per Transport for London. and yes, I do have a map. :cool:
Normally we do both. Wasn't meaning to tread on anyone's toes, it was a response to a general feeling that people wanted to do another country walk before the days started really drawing in. And October 23rd is the only (weekend) day I can do.
I'm doing both :)
lang rabbie
28-09-2005, 17:47
And as a point of casual interest I'm now about to walk from the Angel to the Royal Albert Hall.. 1 hour 18 minutes per Transport for London. and yes, I do have a map. :cool:
I'd have thought pilgrimage to see Ray Davies perform should be done shuffling on your knees and self-flagellating. None of this half-measures stuff of just walking to the gig. ;)
citydreams - are you ever going to do your walk. You really screw up the schedule for us professional walk leaders.
:mad: :mad:
And as a point of casual interest I'm now about to walk from the Angel to the Royal Albert Hall.. 1 hour 18 minutes per Transport for London. and yes, I do have a map. :cool:
Good luck :)
tastebud
28-09-2005, 18:05
maps don't always help me, unfortunately..
yesterday evening i got lost walking from brixton to clapham north.
oh dear. ))))vixen((((
i ended up in stockwell.
I meant to be doing October Walk but if Ms T wants to do this month, and we enjoy the beautiful Autumn sunshine, I'm happy to move to November for a frosty Hackney treat.
Or we could have both! Answers on a postcard.....
Ms T's walk isn't a London Walk.
I meant to be doing October Walk
When is it then? Have I missed summat? I likes the London walks, me :)
Ms T's walk isn't a London Walk.
The maestro has spoken! :eek: :D
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=132700 :)
:) ty! i'm looking forward to it- even put it on my mobile!
If anyone is interested in my Jack The Ripper tour, can I suggest a Saturday? That gives time to do the tour of the sites which will probably take a good 2 hours as there are lots of pubs in the area, then a curry afterwards in Brick Lane or at the one behind the London Hospital, I think it's called Tayhabs.
Ooh I'd be interested! :) Sat fine for me if know date in advance
I'd have thought pilgrimage to see Ray Davies perform should be done shuffling on your knees and self-flagellating. None of this half-measures stuff of just walking to the gig. ;)
Very good walk actually.. the gig was abit 'weird' though.
:) ty! i'm looking forward to it- even put it on my mobile!
:)
October
Boohoo
Hackney Walk
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
February
mango5
Central London
I've got a fabulously informative book that I'm cross referencing with the Good Beer Guide :)
lemme know if I'm treading on anyone's toes... happy to change month
Very good news. I book myself in for May 2006. :cool:
Very good news. I book myself in for May 2006. :cool:
What's wrong with March :confused: :D
I like nice walk in Sunny weather.
:)
I like nice walk in Sunny weather.
:)
What was wrong with the last one you did ;)
Streathamite
28-10-2005, 09:43
How about a leisurely 4 mile strut around Harrow, past Bentley Priory and Deer Parks with a real ale pub called The Case Is Altered in the middle?
thass more Eastcote, innit? and you do know that there is just one good pub in the whole of Harrow - and it's in harrow-on-the-hill?
Ok here's the latest line up.
October
Boohoo
Hackney Walk
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
February
Stobart Stopper
Jack the Ripper walk
March
Mango5
Central London
Citydreams let us know if you want to drop out again!
:cool: cheers for clarifying :)
citydreams
31-10-2005, 20:01
Ok here's the latest line up.
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
Citydreams let us know if you want to drop out again!
Sorry :o I may have to go into hospital in November.
At least it'll give me a chance to read my book
Sorry :o I may have to go into hospital in November
You will now :mad:
The correct latest line us is as follows.. :mad: :cool: :)
Ok here's the latest line up.
October
Boohoo
Hackney Walk
November
Citydreams
A walk from his old book
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
February
Stobart Stopper
Jack the Ripper walk
March
Mango5
Central London
May
Hollis
London
Citydreams let us know if you want to drop out again!
Hollis, how could i forget about you?!
Stobart, do you want to do your Ripper tour in November to cover for CityDreams?
I can do the April one if there's a space :)
As an exciting something to look forward to.. I can now reveal that the May 2006 walk is likely to follow the route of the 'Better Haringey' series of walks.. :cool: :cool:
The November spot is up for grabs, Stobart can't do it either. Any volunteers?
November
TBC
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
February
Stobart Stopper
Jack the Ripper walk
March
Mango5
Central London
April
Liberty
???
May
Hollis
London
I could do it just need to finish my research. William is lending me his Good Beer Guide :cool:
Happy to take another walk (but not November!)
Will come up with April plan soon :)
OK have found info for a walk but can only do this weekend coming. So if youse want to do it on the 18th pre-PRoD I can't help. So unless there's a stampede in the next couple of days count me out for November. Will keep walk info in case of future 'emergencies' :)
I have quite a not too exciting emergency walk if necessary.. from Hackney Wick to Beckton or there abouts, walking predominently along a sewage pipe. Its grim as fuck but good for urban decay.
I offer this if there's nowt better.
I have quite a not too exciting emergency walk if necessary.. from Hackney Wick to Beckton or there abouts, walking predominently along a sewage pipe. Its grim as fuck but good for urban decay.
I offer this if there's nowt better.
Sounds wonderful :D
How about just waiting until the December one?
mrtambourineman
08-11-2005, 20:02
Are banned posters allowed on the walks? Serious question.
Are banned posters allowed on the walks? Serious question.It's up to the walk organiser. As the next one is being organised by the Editor, he can decide. Can banned posters read the boards? If they can't, they wouldn't know about them anyway unless they returned under another name.
William of Walworth came on a walk whilst he was on a temp ban.
It's up to the walk organiser. As the next one is being organised by the Editor, he can decide. Can banned posters read the boards? If they can't, they wouldn't know about them anyway unless they returned under another name.
William of Walworth came on a walk whilst he was on a temp ban.
Oh ffs.. basically unless there's any inclination that someone's probably a psychopath they're welcome on the walks. It'd be usual for them to have posted abit though.
Oh ffs.. basically unless there's any inclination that someone's probably a psychopath they're welcome on the walks. Old stoic threatened to come on a walk and he sounds like a psycho. Its not up to the editor to decide these things, I'm sure he's got better things to do with his time.It is if he's organising the walk.
Old stoic threatened to come on a walk and he sounds like a psycho. It is if he's organising the walk.
Yes.. like I said.. if someone's demonstrated 'serious psycophathic tendencies' then yes I'd be worried.
D'you seriously discriminate on the basis of whether someones been 'banned' or not.. All sounds abit like school detention to me. :rolleyes:
No I don't, that's why I said it's up to the organiser.
Great.. so whether someones banned or not is entirely irrelevant.
:cool:
Great.. so whether someones banned or not is entirely irrelevant.
:cool:No, the walk organiser has the right to stop a banned person from attending, if they want.
I wonder who mrtambourineman used to be?
mrtambourineman
09-11-2005, 18:35
I wonder who mrtambourineman used to be?
Nobody, but I know Comstock (a banned poster) and he was thinking of going to one in the new year/springtime.
I don't *think* he's an axe wielding psychopath.........in fact he is slightly built and would struggle to lift an axe, let alone bloody wield one!!! :D
No, the walk organiser has the right to stop a banned person from attending, if they want.
I wonder who mrtambourineman used to be?
Fuck that! Would you have supported anyone preventing Wow from going on a walk because of his 'temporary ban'.. I'd have told the walk leader to stop being a twat.. End of..
:mad: :mad:
:D
December
Editor
Harrow or Hampton Court
January
Han
A hilly walk
February
Stobart Stopper
Jack the Ripper walk
March
Mango5
Central London
April
Liberty
???
May
Hollis
London
Boing! :) When, where? Eh?
Can't be arsed to get into the bunfight about banned posters, but I'm concerned that a walk in December is going to be very sparsely attended because everyone will be off shopping/getting pissed/hungover/grappling with oversized turkeys etc.
How about two walks in January? I could organise a lard-burning walk in the first week and then han could do the usual one at the end of the month?
Or would there be enough people up for a December walk?
I think January could be better, or maybe the lull between Christmas and New Year. Hollis wants to do a countryside one on Jan 2nd.
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