Category Archives: Walks

Wintry Thames towpath walk that’s like entering another world

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

WANDLE WANDERER: Croydon’s own river, the Wandle, eventually reaches the Thames itself, which provides a multitude of possible walks. Here, KEN TOWL sets off for Richmond to see what the towpath has to offer With friends visiting from Hackney and … Continue reading →

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Fanfare for the Common man, and here’s a toast to two ‘saints’

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

WANDLE WANDERER: Our non-resident rambler KEN TOWL is off on his travels again, but he hasn’t had to venture very far afield to discover some overlooked treasures St Reatham is not, of course, a church named after a saint, but … Continue reading →

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FOLP Lloyd Park to Shirley Park autumn walk, Sep 29

Posted on September 19, 2019 by
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Trees of Beddington Park guided walk, Sep 14

Posted on September 6, 2019 by
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Croydon’s oldest society is walking and talking towards 150

Posted on August 11, 2019 by

As it approaches its own historical milestone next year, when it will celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is stepping out on another series of fascinating walks and talks exploring the wonders around us. Originally … Continue reading →

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Take a walk on the Weald side, but remember to bring a map

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Having followed the waymarkers, just, all the way from East Croydon to Warlingham, KEN TOWL got back on the bus bright and early to pick up the Vanguard Way from where he left off, with some a-llama-ing findings along the … Continue reading →

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Be in the Vanguard for a hike from Croydon to the south coast

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

In the middle of the hottest of heatwaves, KEN TOWL set off from East Croydon for the sea. He travelled not by train, but on foot along the Vanguard Way I am looking at a plaque on the side of … Continue reading →

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