siousxiesue Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'm looking for the very useful link posted which had details of some lovely sounding walks within easy reach of London.Some Italian friends over here would find it really useful Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,1960283,1960283#msg-1960283 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks ED_Pete! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I discovered today though maybe it?s something everybody knows that it?s possible to get a direct train from East Dulwich to Box Hill at weekends. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seenbeen Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 nxjen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I discovered today though maybe it?s something> everybody knows that it?s possible to get a direct> train from East Dulwich to Box Hill at weekends.The station is West Humble Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 > It?s possible to get a direct train from East Dulwich to Box Hill at weekends.Yes and no..... You can tomorrow (Sun 14th) but normally you have to change once or twice.Tomorrow there are engineering works - the train to Dorking start at London Bridge rather than Victoria and conveniently call at East Dulwich. The full name is Box Hill & Westhumble. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Here's a lovely idea should you be on a budget and also want to stay the night somewhere. National Express Coaches (yes, I know you folks wouldn't DREAM of getting on a cheap coach but plenty of folks do and they have free good wifi and loos and are comfy) do a really good online rate to places. For example a trip I occasionally do when not biking for some reason or other, is as follows. If you book online to start outside of Victoria the price is cheaper. ?6.70 buys a one way trip from New Cross to Thanet. (Ramsgate Margate Broadstairs) Stay in a cheapo hotel. ?6.70 back. The walking around the coast of Thanet is a wonderful thing. My favourite is the longest, which - if you can time it with the tide going out, is magical. From Broadstairs around to Margate is one long walk, but to get there as the sun goes down and the tide is beginning to come back is the best ever. (And great indy bars on the Stone Pier.) The shorter walk from Ramsgate to Broadstairs is fabulous too. But the bits between Margate and Broadstairs have some amazing caves and chalk stacks around Kingsgate / Botany Bay. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 OutOfFocus Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > It?s possible to get a direct train from East> Dulwich to Box Hill at weekends.> > Yes and no..... You can tomorrow (Sun 14th) but> normally you have to change once or twice.> Tomorrow there are engineering works - the train> to Dorking start at London Bridge rather than> Victoria and conveniently call at East Dulwich. > > The full name is Box Hill & Westhumble.Thanks for clarification, thought it was too good to be true! Seems like there will be engineering works next weekend as according to Network Rail it?s possible to get there directly then but the weekend after it goes back to 2 changes. Oh well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Camping at the Fort can feel like you're away from everything. I'm planning to stay there again for the whole summer in my caravan whilst I rent my double fronter out on Airbnb in July and August. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourmomma Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 This site lists hundreds of walks all within easy reach of London. All are detailed with public transport options and stops for lunch. https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Marvel Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Bob Buzzard Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Camping at the Fort can feel like you're away from> everything. I'm planning to stay there again for> the whole summer in my caravan whilst I rent my> double fronter out on Airbnb in July and August.There are occasionally caravans in the BT exchange on Lordship Bob. And I think it's free to stay there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckman Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hello Italian friends!We have just come back from 3 days in Dungerness. We used to go there all the time wild camping but havent visited for a few years. going back makes you reaalise what a wierd wonderful landscape it is around there. even the nuclear power station adds to the atmosphere ! not far from London if you have a car . You also have tacky sea side towns near which are actually quite good (if you like charity shops and fish and chips for lunch!) https://www.mylifelongholiday.com/dungeness-guide/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loutwo Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 My favourite walk within reach of London is Westerham in Kent. Home of General Wolfe. Close to Hever Castle and Chartwell, beautiful countryside of he north downs and lots of pubs and cafes along route. Easily accessible by car or bus. I think you can get a train direct from Peckham rye to sevenoaks too. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 yourmomma Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> This site lists hundreds of walks all within easy> reach of London. All are detailed with public> transport options and stops for lunch.> https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/The Fort is cool - I stay there every summer in the caravan and have a campfire every night. Mrs Bob stays at home and looks after the Airbnb guests during the week, and then comes to see me at the weekends. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1330922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemingway Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 ahh, so the Mrs keeps an eye on the bridge whilst you're away BB? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1331069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Hemingway Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ahh, so the Mrs keeps an eye on the bridge whilst> you're away BB?:)) :)) :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1331109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Buzzard Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Yes, but that seems ok doesn't it? She pops up at the weekends after she has sorted the guests out and then I make a big campfire and we have some craft ales from that beer shop on LL, or vintage Herefordshire cider. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/223108-easy-day-trips-from-london/#findComment-1331145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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