Welcome!
North East London Ramblers Group is part of The Ramblers and our walks are led by volunteers. We normally offer a walk every Saturday and some weekdays, always using public transport. NELR has a membership of about 400 people, from across London and beyond. We welcome on our walks all Ramblers of any age or background.
About our Walks
Our walks normally range from 8 to 14 miles, sometimes with drop-out options for those preferring shorter distances. Each walk description gives information about what to expect.
Ramblers' walks are all graded, to help you decide if they are right for you. Guidance on walk gradings can be found Here. Please ensure that you are sufficiently fit and equipped for the conditions of any walk you go on. If you are unsure, please contact the walk leader in advance.
Bear in mind that an 8 mile hilly walk on muddy fields can be as difficult as 13 miles on flat, firm footpaths. Weather conditions also affect the walk, so very hot or humid weather can slow the pace.
Please follow any instructions for booking on a walk, if required, ensuring that you enter your details correctly. Please cancel promptly if you change your mind, to give others a chance to book and as a courtesy to the leader.
Most of our Saturday walks have a lunch stop at a pub. If you prefer to bring a picnic (many regulars do) the walk leader will suggest a place for you to eat. Please don't consume your own food and drinks anywhere on the pub's premises, unless express permission is given, and do buy a drink if you want to use the facilities.
Our walks are led by unpaid volunteers. Walk leaders set the route and pace of walks and decide on stops. Walking ahead of the group can alter the pace and cause confusion. The duration of walks will vary according to the pace of walkers, timing of breaks, etc. Therefore, leaders cannot give a definate time for returning to London and it's unfair to ask them. If you have fixed plans for the evening, it may not be advisable to go on an all-day walk.
There is more information about joining NELR walks in our FAQs page. Ramblers should note that they are responsible for wearing appropriate clothes and footwear. On rural walks they should bring their own basic first aid items, and a tick removal tool is a useful precaution. Ramblers' advice on what to expect when joining group walks, includes:
"Follow the walk leader’s guidance, pace and instructions at all times. Look out for others in the group – we don’t leave anyone behind! Be aware that plans may change as our walk leaders adapt to conditions on the day and do let the walk leader know if you are struggling at any point".
Guidelines for conduct during Ramblers' walks are in Walking Together. Please show consideration for other people and the environment.
YOU DO WALK AT YOUR OWN RISK
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