Welcome to the website of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Ramblers Club which in 2020 achieved  90 years of happy rambling in the Home Counties and further afield. Unfortunately the advent of Covid 19 prevented a suitable celebration but every time the law allowed the Sunday rambles took place and were well attended and enjoyed by our members.

 

We are very sorry to learn in of the death on 13 January of Fr David Barnes who had been president of the club while serving as rector of St Mary Moorfieds Parish. 

 

Below are details for the  walks  on Saturday 8th February 2025 and Sunday 16 February 2025.

 

 Saturday 8th February.  Leader: Kevin MacNamara
 
Meet: Putney Bridge Tube Station (District Line). 10.15 for 10.30
 
Lunch: Coach and Horses Barnes Booked for 13 15. Other lunch options of cafes and pubs, including benches for picnic by Barnes Ponfor those eating their own food, including benches for picnic by Barnes pond for those eating their own food.
 
Tea: The Rocket (Wetherspoons) Putney or Putney Pantry.
 
Distance: Approx 9 level miles following Thames Path. Could be muddy in parts. The morning walk to Barnes will be north of the river.
Ramblers can opt out at Barnes where there is an hourly train back to Waterloo. The shorter afternoon walk will be south of the river. Ramblers can opt out at Barnes where there is a half hourly train back to Waterloo.
 
Fare:      Oyster/Freedom pass/Travelcard options.
 
Sunday 16th February   Leader: John Burbage
 
Meet:  Brent Cross West (Thameslink) Station 10.25 for a 10.30 prompt start. The latest train is the 9.09 Sutton service calling at all stations via Wimbledon arriving at 10.22. Connections include Blackfriars 9.59, Farringdon, 10.03, Kings X St Pancras 10.08, West Hampstead ThamesLink 10.16.
Lunch:  The Preston (Ember Inns) Preston Road (near U/G Station). Very reasonable prices and meal deals. See website for more details.
Distance: 8 miles via Brent Reservoir, Fryent Country Park and Harrow on the Hill. We walk through parkland, woods, some streets and playing fields on paths, tracks and across fields so expect mud in places. There are two hills for fine views over London as well as Harrow School and St. Mary’s Church beloved by the poet Byron.
Tea: Possibly at Harrow.
Fare: The walk is within London Fare Zones 3&5 returning from Harrow on the Hill Metropolitan Line Station.
Please note: Toilets are available at Brent Cross West station (platform 1&2), The Preston and Harrow On the Hill Station.
It is possible to join or drop out of the walk along the route but if you plan to join walkers for lunch please let John know before 16th.
 
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