Outings for 2022 

The outings detailed below are free to attend and non-members are welcome to join us for a day out. Most are easily accessible via public transport within the Greater London area and have a typical travel time of around 1 hour from the Orpington area. Most visits are in the off-peak hours to reduce risks in the current stage of the pandemic and they take place outdoors. Final dates will be confirmed by the end of March 2022 and updated below.

If you want to attend one of the walks, please Contact Us, so we know to expect you and we can give you the up to date meeting time and location.

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OPS Outings and programme shared calendar

Outing	Details	Meeting time and place	Date
City of London/Barbican centre walk	A different area to the north of the city of London. The Barbican centre and estate comprise one of the best examples of brutalism architecture in London. Nearby areas of Smithfield or Finsbury could be explored. Plenty of refreshment options. Duration 2-3 hours, walking distance around 2 miles.	Outside Farringdon Station around 10:30 AM. Take the regular train to London Bridge then the Thameslink train for 3 stops to Farringdon.	23rd April 2022
Thames path walk	Details to be advised, a walk along the river Thames path exploring a less well travelled area of London, this time Wapping to Tower bridge. Duration 2-3 hours, walking distance 2-3 miles.	Outside Urban Baristas Coffee shop in Wapping, exit the Overground station and turn right. To get to Wapping, take the train to London Bridge, change to the Jubilee line where it is 2 stops Canada Water. At Canada Water, swap to the London Overground for 2 stops. Meet at 10:30am	21st May 2022
Canary Wharf to Island Gardens walk	Start at Westferry Circus and walk around half the Isle of Dogs to Island Gardens. This covers part of the Thames path. Duration 2-3 hours, walking distance 2-3 miles.	Meet on the concourse outside Canary Wharf underground station @ 10:30AM.	25th June 2022
London Canal walk	Regents canal from Limehouse to Victoria Park	Limehouse DLR station around 10:30am.	13th August 2022
Neasden Temple or Strawberry Hill house	Two options, both rather different for London. Neasden temple is free to visit, Strawberry hill house admission is £12.50	TBC	September 2022
Night time photography	To be advised.	TBA	October/ November 2022
Highgate Cemetery	Tickets are £4.50 and must be booked in advance as timed entry system is in use. Would use a self guided visit option to allow us to explore. Ideally a misty day or cloudy skies for mood?	TBA	October/November 2022