NLOG local walks protocol

  • Please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the fact sheets before joining a walk.
  • Please could all walk leaders send the local walks coordinator the names of all attendees as we still need to record this for NHS test, track and trace.
  • If you would like a lift or are able to offer one, please use the group email to arrange this with group members.
  • You must comply with current government guidelines at all times during the walk.
  • Do not come on a walk if you, or anyone in your household, has symptoms or has tested positive for Covid19.
  • You must agree to your contact details being shared with the NHS Test, Track and Trace scheme if requested by the authorities.
  • Bring your own food and drink, do not share with others.
  • Unfortunately we no longer allow dogs to join us on our walks.
  • It is a good idea to bring a mask and hand sanitiser.
  • You take part in all events at your own risk.
  AUGUST 2022
Monday 1st Evening Walk - DOLLIS VALLEY TO WHITINGS HILL OPEN SPACE  A 4.5 mile circlar walk from Barnet, following the Dollis Valley to Whitings Hill Open Space and back again.’

Meet: Outside the Barnet Everyman cinema for a prompt start at 7pm.
Thursday 4th Evening Walk - Regents Park / Primrose Hill  A 3.5 mile walk around Regent’s Park. ‘The Regent’s Park area provides elegant and interesting settings for walkers in the heart of London. The park was the idea of the Prince Regent, later to become George IV. Much of the design was by John Nash.’

Meet: 7.00 pm start outside Regent’s Park Underground Station (Bakerloo line)
Tuesday 9th Social - Discovery Hall  Talk: Jerry Stone FBIS, an expert on Astronomy and Space exploration, who is going to present Starry, Starry Night - An Introduction to the Universe’.

Meet: at Discovery Hall at 8pm.
Sunday 14th Day Walk - Welwyn Garden City  Join us for a new circular 10-mile walk from Welwyn Garden City rail station. The route takes us through Brocket Hall, Symondshyde Woods, Coleman Green ending at the station.

Reduced to 7 miles due to high temperature forecast

Meet: 10.15am departure from Welwyn Garden City Station (outside main entrance).
Wednesday 17th Evening Walk - WEST END, HOWE GREEN & ESSENDON  Circular 4 mile walk from West End via Howe Green and Essenden.

Meet: The Candlestick Public House West End Lane, Hatfield AL9 6BA for a sharp 7.00 pm start. Do not use pub car park.
Sunday 21st Day Walk - Thames Path Part 2  North side of the Thames - A 7/8 mile linear walk mostly along the Thames Path starting at Embankment and ending at Greenwich. Cruise back to Embankment Pier.
Along the way we will be passing a pre-Roman dock at Queenshithe, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St.Katherine’s Dock, Limehouse Basin marina, Brunel’s ship ‘SS Great Eastern’ launch ramp, Greenwich Thames foot tunnel.
Please bring a packed lunch.

Meet: at 11am at Embankment Tube Station ticket office
Tuesday 23rd Social - Pub  

Meet: at 8pm at The Admiral Byng 186-192 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AF
Wednesday 24th Evening Walk - RIDGE CIRCULAR  Circular 4 mile walk.

Meet: The Old Guinea Public House Crossoaks Lane, Herts EN6 3LH - do not use pub car park. Depart 7pm sharp.
  SEPTEMBER 2022
Thursday 1st Evening Walk - THE SOUTH BANK  4-mile linear walk from Waterloo Station to The Tower of London. From Waterloo Station we’ll go via Lambeth Palace to the Thames, past the London Eye, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Oxo Tower, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Clink, Southwark Cathedral, HMS Belfast and we’ll finish our 4-Mile riverside tour by crossing Tower Bridge.

Meet: 6.45pm for a 7pm start at Waterloo Station, at the meeting point outside the station Information Office.
Friday 9th Evening Walk - TRENT PARK  A Circular walk around Trent Park through woodland & parkland. After the walk at around 8.30pm, please join us for a meal at the Oakwood Palace chinese restaurant.
Bring a torch.

Meet: 6.50pm under the clock outside Oakwood Station for a walk start of 7.00pm.
Friday 9th - Monday 12th Weekend Away - Elan Valley, Wales  See member’s e-mail for details.
Tuesday 13th Social - Discovery Hall  Morris dancing. Details to follow shortly.

Meet: at Discovery Hall at 8pm.
Tuesday 27th Social - Pub  See members e-mail for details.
  OCTOBER 2022
Tuesday 25th AGM - Discovery Hall  Details to follow shortly.

Meet: at Discovery Hall at 8pm.


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