London's Royal Parks Walk + (optional) Pub

The speed of this walk will be more tempered on this occasion, as Bren & myself respond to requests for a summer version of this walk to see all the lovely flowers. Please pay particular attention to the travel details below. So, as mentioned, Bren has once again kindly volunteered to co-host and lead this approximately six mile walk across London's royal parks, with an optional pub visit at the end. Those who don't come to the pub can jump on the Central Line home from Holland Park. The estimated end-time on the event does include pub time - we expect to end the walk around 3pm. Those who prefer a shorter walk will be able to jump off anywhere. The meet point is upstairs at The Liberty Bounds Wetherspoon (EC3N 4AA) at 11.15am for a coffee. The pub is a few minutes walk from Tower Hill Station. One thing to watch out for this morning is that the District and Circle lines wont start operating until 10.30am. I have made the start time 11.15am and we'll be in the pub until at least 11.30am, so there's plenty of time to get there. Bren is coming in on the main line train to Liverpool St, and will be doing the 15 minute walk to Tower Hill. He has offered to be by the gate of platform 11 at 10.45am, if anyone wants to go and meet him. He won't be waiting for any laties though. We'll set off along the north bank of the Thames then cross Millennium Bridge; follow the Southbank until we cross Hungerford Bridge, and enter St James park via Horse Guards Parade. Onwards via Buckingham palace into Green Park and then Hyde Park. Then it will be time for tea (& toilets) by the Serpentine Lido. We'll take a look at Diana's memorial fountain, go on to Kensington Gardens and a stroll to Kensington Palace where we can visit Diana's statue & garden. Then its past the Israeli Embassy to enter Holland park with its Kyoto Japanese garden. We'll then find a pub for our usual post-walk drinks and/or yummies. RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision. and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion. INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this walk, then you must arrange this yourselves. GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.

Venue

The Liberty Bounds

London

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