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| − | == What sort of location ( how far from | + | == What sort of location (how far from London) ? (add some more) == |
* London Loop | * London Loop | ||
| − | * South | + | * South Downs |
** ~90mins by train | ** ~90mins by train | ||
| − | * Norfolk or | + | * Norfolk or Suffolk coast |
* Yorkshire | * Yorkshire | ||
** 2h by train to cities (York, Leeds) | ** 2h by train to cities (York, Leeds) | ||
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*Weekend | *Weekend | ||
*Camping or hostelling | *Camping or hostelling | ||
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| + | == Proposals== | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkland_Walk Parkland Walk] - 4.5 miles, Haringay & Islington | ||
== Where to get kit ? == | == Where to get kit ? == | ||
| + | You don't need much kit. Trainers are fine for anything but mountains or bogs. It's traditional to over-equip. | ||
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| + | === Clothing & Tools === | ||
| + | * [http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ Decathlon] at Canada Water, very cheap | ||
| + | * [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=southampton+street+covent+garden&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hnear=Southampton+St,+London,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&t=m&z=16 Southampton Row] off Covent Garden has the higher end stores | ||
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| + | === Other === | ||
* Maps - Can be had cheaply on [http://dash4it.co.uk/store/go/category/ordnance-survey-maps/1_44 dash4it] | * Maps - Can be had cheaply on [http://dash4it.co.uk/store/go/category/ordnance-survey-maps/1_44 dash4it] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 6 September 2013
A few people have expressed interest in some sort of group / organised walk.
Please add your name :
Use the talk page for discussion
What sort of location (how far from London) ? (add some more)
- London Loop
- South Downs
- ~90mins by train
- Norfolk or Suffolk coast
- Yorkshire
- 2h by train to cities (York, Leeds)
- Wales
- Cumbria
- Scotland
What sort of length ?
- 5 miles
- 10 miles
- 20 miles
- long distance
What duration ?
- Half a day
- Whole day
- Weekend
- Camping or hostelling
Proposals
Parkland Walk - 4.5 miles, Haringay & Islington
Where to get kit ?
You don't need much kit. Trainers are fine for anything but mountains or bogs. It's traditional to over-equip.
Clothing & Tools
- Decathlon at Canada Water, very cheap
- Southampton Row off Covent Garden has the higher end stores
Other
- Maps - Can be had cheaply on dash4it