Upcoming Dates for 2023

We are delighted to be able to be walking again although taking it one walk at a time. If you are wanting to join us and want to make sure you don’t miss walks then being a member of the Inner Circle is the best place to get regular updates. Sign up to be the first to hear when booking details are released for our walks.

April – Sat 15th

Join me for some lovely flat walking in North East London. We’re still doing a little bit of easing in so there are choices which means that you and your feet and legs can decide how far you want to walk on the day.

We’ll start at the station in Stratford and if you do the full walk you’ll return there at the end or if you decide to do one way you will be at a place with tube and bus access that allows you to get home fairly easily.

From Stratford we will head north along the Lee Navigation along a route that I have not led on for a while. There is a defined path though like all other terrain can be quite muddy in parts at this time of the year. We will be walking alongside Hackney, then Leyton and finally Walthamstow marshes and there are a number of information boards adding to your knowledge of this area.

At Springfield Marina we will cross to the other side of the canal and here there are many canal boats moored. Here we are also walking along by Warwick Reservoirs and stay with this up to Tottenham Lock.

We’ll have lunch at the Ferry Boat Inn before saying farewell to anyone who feels this is the end point for them – you will have walked about 5 miles. Those of us returning will follow the route as far as Springfield Marina and will walk back on a somewhat parallel path on the other side of the marshes. At times we will be walking alongside the River Lee.

The total mileage is about 10 miles.

Come with an open mind and heart, leave the week behind and enjoy the walk and the simplicity it brings.

Dates and routes for 2023:

May – Saturday 20th

June – Saturday 3rd

July – Saturday 1st

August – Saturday 12th

September – Saturday 2nd

October – Sunday 15th

November – Saturday 4th

December – Saturday 2nd

Christmas and Cocktails Walk – Friday 8th December

Remember there are only 12 places on each walk so book early and you won’t be disappointed.

Booking closes at 7.00pm on the Thursday before the walk or earlier if fully booked.

Final details will be sent to all those booked on the Friday

If you have any questions regarding any of the above dates please email heather@1millionwomenwalking.com.

Our walks are not route marches though neither are they danders, I want you to feel that you have walked and got the blood circulating and everyone tends to find their own pace which works well. We will always have regular pauses for everyone to catch up and will take time if possible to visit churches and other places of interest along the way. We take breaks for coffee if there is somewhere to do so and lunch and usually end up with a drink in a local pub where we can celebrate the walk and bring our day to a close.

It is always very hard to say exactly what time we will finish as the bigger the group the longer everything takes so my guidance is to consider this as a day out and don’t put yourself under pressure to return by a certain time. Where possible we will have opt-out points available if you need to leave early or if your feet or legs decide you should do. These are always more plentiful when walking in and around Greater London. I will let you know how many when I send final details.

On all walks come prepared wearing trainers or walking shoes/boots. Layers are the best things to wear so that you can take on and off as you heat up or cool down and of course a waterproof jacket and over trousers may be needed too. Jeans are not the best things to walk in as if they get wet they can be very uncomfortable. Hats for different temperatures, sunglasses often needed all year round and I always have some snacks like nuts of protein bars of a little chocolate to keep you going. If you know you have a tendency to weakness in knees or ankles then do carry support bandages or braces. Any questions about gear, please ask. Being well prepared ensures a great walk.

“Women on Foot for me is all about enjoying time out in the company of others, walking and talking in the fresh air and discovering new and intriguing places. I like the opt-out points which give flexibility to the walk and reassure those coming along that they can break off for a range of reasons without feeling guilty or stranded.” – Olivia Lowe, Buckhurst Hill, Essex

“Another wonderful walk, always a great day, with a chance to interact with new people, to get some fresh air, do something different and be healthy! And usually a good variety of inclines/small hills/flat, enough to get you out of breath, but not kill you!” – Nicola Slade, South East London