Ealing, Ruislip & Harrow Walking & Social Group

We will be staying at the YHA hostel in Ilam. This 17th Century gothic manor sits in 84 acres of National Trust parkland, with the beauty of Dovedale just on its doorstep. The beautiful youth hostel is full of character and nestled near the quaint village of Ilam.
Friday: After check-in we will do a leisurely walk visiting the famous stepping stones. This is a lovely part of the White Peak. Dovedale is a beautiful part of the country with views along the River Dove.
Saturday: We plan a 10-mile walk through the Dales of the White Peak including Dove Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Hall Dale. Great views and beautiful flora and fauna throughout the walk. Interesting caves along the river on the first half of the walk.
Sunday: After de-bunking we plan a visit to Crich Tramway Museum, a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Travel on one of the many working trams before bidding our farewells.
Refreshments
Hostel serving breakfast and evening meals with alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. Self-catering kitchen. Packed lunch needed for Saturdays walk.
Travel
Arranging lifts is an individual responsibility and is not arranged by event leader. Parking is free for National Trust members. All other guests can purchase a discounted parking ticket from reception and make use of the National Trust car park adjacent to the hostel.
Accommodation
YHA Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ.
Cost of the weekend is just £10 deposit which covers for group membership. Then balance of £45 due for event. Includes 2 nights stay at hostel. Plus guided walks each day.
Group membership is for 1 year and ALL walks are then free. To book please rsvp & mail [email protected] for payment link. Any questions mail [email protected] ,& please do NOT add comments.

Our social takes us to Koz Ocakbasi Restaurant with a Turkish theme. Turkish grill cuisine is a must in Turkish culture, as we watch the food being prepared in front of our very eyes in this open plan restaurant, accompanied by conversation. This is set to be a fabulous social event. Come along for some traditional Turkish food and a good old natter. Find out about all the events and how you can book for weekends away.
Refreshments
Restaurant serving fabulous food accompanied by an array of drinks
Travel
Nearest stations Greenford and Northolt on the Central line. Local buses 282, E7 stop outside the restaurant; bus 92 short walk.
Start
7:30pm at Koz Ocakbasi Restaurant, 116 Ruislip Road, Greenford, UB6 9RU
Cost of booking event is £10. This includes full membership for 1 year, Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk)
All day walks are free to full members. Please rsvp & pay via paypal link. . Any questions please mail [email protected]

This 6 mile circular walk takes in the countryside around the village of Totteridge near Barnet. Walk starts and ends at the very popular Orange Tree pub on the village common with great views across London. The route will include part of the London Loop walk and a visit to Finchley Nurseries. This has fishponds, lots of items for sale (including home-made jam and honey) and a friendly café in the grounds. Our walk will include the very expensive villas of this exclusive village plus Darlands Lake and nature reserve. We will visit the impressive parish church of St Andrews. We can see the famous 200-year-old oak, possibly the oldest in England. Walk ends at Orange Tree with option for late lunch there. Some minor climbs, on good footpaths throughout.
Refreshments
Pub at end, café midway
Travel
Free parking at start
Start
11:00am prompt at tables outside The Orange Tree pub, 7 Totteridge Village, London, N20 8NX
Cost of event is £10. This includes full membership for 1 year, Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk)
All day walks are free to full members. Please rsvp & pay via paypal link. . Any questions please mail [email protected]

A circular 6-mile wander through parts of Hanwell, Ealing and Osterley Park taking in the River Brent, Grand Union Canal and lakes and parks en-route. It should be mainly firm ground. We will explore places of interest including the Hanwell Flight, a group of six locks, the famous three bridges, and of course Osterley Park. Osterley Park will be our stopping point where we can discover the site of the famous cover of the iconic Wings album celebrating 50 years. After leaving the cafe we will be heading on to the long wood nature reserve and back to Hanwell.
Refreshments
Cafe at start and halfway through walk, and pub at end
Travel
Hanwell is on Elizabeth Line; short walk to start and finish points. Local buses stop at start point. Free parking on nearby streets.
Start
10:30am prompt at tables at Clockhouse Cafe, 151 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell, W7 3SPA

Walk arranged by main group (www.hawog.org.uk (http://www.hawog.org.uk/)). Walk is free if you join group ( £10 for 12 months).Can join via paypal link on hawog website. https://www.hawog.org.uk/membership.php . All walks are free for 12 months. Any questions mail [email protected]