The Ghosts of Hampstead and Highgate

Jane Rosoux reports...

"I attach the photographs I took on Wednesday's 7 mile 'Ghosts of Hampstead and Highgate' walk. There were 10 of us at the start, several of whom were not regular walkers.



When we reached Hampstead Village many were much more fascinated by the old buildings and quaint streets than the locations of the 'ghosts'. Nevertheless, we eventually made it to the 'Spaniards Inn' where some of us had lunch whilst others had picnics or went on to the Kenwood House cafe. We continued with the planned route after lunch, although not everyone could muster the energy to go up to the Tumulus, and most made it to Highgate, albeit somewhat later than I had led them to expect!"








Many Thanks Jane.

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Home James!

Last Saturday saw a rare "home" walk for the Hampstead Ramblers; we are more likely to be found in the Chilterns than on our eponymous Heath.

Ably led by Walks Organiser Jane Rosoux, a dozen of us enjoyed a moderate-pace walk from Golders Green via Hill Garden and Kenwood to Parliament Hill. This walk was slightly shorter than usual to allow for our 25th Annual General Meeting.

Our thanks go out to Margaret Harvey (our Chairman) and Maija Roberts (our Treasurer) for their sterling work in providing a splendid lunch, culminating with warm mincemeat turnovers and hot drinks.



A.G.M. business was conducted in a good spirit. We are already planning events for the 2009/10 Christmas holiday! One thing to watch out for next year will be our 25th Anniversary celebrations.

Stay tuned for more details.......

Rambling On - The Blog!!!

It may be that The Rambler's Association still has a bobble-hat and worsteds sort of image. This blog will hopefully show that Ramblers can be as up-to-date as any Gore-tex clad city type clutching a Blackberry!

I will aim to make this blog useful, interactive, entertaining and campaigning. To do any of this, I need people to get involved. I will provide the backbone, the structure, but it is the Ramblers out there in the real world who need to get involved.

What Can You Do?
I'm glad you asked that... I would welcome any input. Any Ramblers are positively encouraged to suggest features for the blog.

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My wife and I are members of the Hampstead Group of the Rambler's Association, but welcome input from anyone who shares our belief that walking is good for the soul....