Annual Events

Jan	Canary Wharf Light Festival
Feb	Snowdrops: #swc353 Knebworth Circular; #swc53 Overton to Whitchurch; #cw1.51 Henley to Pangbourne
Mar	National Lottery Open Week - free entry to gardens, Hampton Court etc. Wood anemones: #cw1.15: Leigh to Tunbridge Wells; #short43 Lesnes Abbey Woods; #cw2.20 (option b) Robertsbridge to Battle
Apr	Azaleas: #cw1.18 Sunningdale to Windsor - in Saville Gardens (Windsor): also Isabella Plantation (Richmond Park)
May	Bluebells : Late April-early May: #swc353: Knebworth to Hitchin; #cw2.5 (option ab) Tring to Berkhamsted via Dockey Wood and Flat Isley; #cw1.9 Shiplake to Henley via High Wood and Greys Court; #cw2.13 (option e) Guildford to Boxhill; #cw1.47: Ockley to Warnham.......and many more (see our Nature Blog) Early May: for late bluebells plus rhododendrons and azaleas: #cw1.42: Holmwood to Gomshall via Leith Hill Rhododendron Wood Kurume Azaleas in Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park: #SWC.261: Norbiton to Hammersmith Ashwell at Home - for open gardens - #SWC91 Baldock Circular - usually the 2nd Sunday in May - 10 May 2026 Cow Parsley:  #SWC.91: Baldock Circular ;  #cw1.8: Bures to Sudbury
Jun	Apple Blossom: #cw1.28: Chilham to Canterbury;  #SWC299 - Teynham to Faversham;  #cw1.36: Borough Green to Sevenoaks Buttercups: #cw1.8: Bures to Sudbury;  #SWC190 - Thame Circular;   #SWC.194 - Aylesbury Vale Parkway to Aylesbury Oxeye daisies: #cw1.10 Beaconsfield Circular; #SWC173 - Meopham Circular; #SWC196 - Wadhurst to Tunbridge Wells Leigh on Sea folk festival ~ late Jun Poppies: #cw2.22 Amberley to Arundel
Jul	Sandwich folk festival ~ 4 & 5 July Lavender: Late July - #Short.23 - Banstead to Woodmansterne; #cw1.36: Borough Green to Sevenoaks ; also in Letchworth Garden City
Aug	Pride Parade in Brighton: ~ 1st Sat in Aug Heather: #cw1.27 Milford to Haslemere
Sep	Heather - and berries, fruits and nuts. Start of fungi (mushrooms) in woods Heritage Open Days (free access to heritage sites incl National Trust) London Open City (free access to heritage sites in London)
Oct	Deer Rut - Bushy Park, Richmond Park Sussex Bonfires - Oct and Nov. Late October - early November: autumn leaf colour: #SWC.140 - Wendover Circular via the Lee and Swan Bottom; #cw1.45: Princes Risborough to Great Missenden; #cw1.47 Ockley to Warnham
Nov	Brokham Bonfire, Lewes Bonfire, many "smaller" ones in Sussex
Dec	Christmas Fair: #cw1.7 Garston to St Albans

For a more comprehensive list of SWC walks with flowers, particularly our bluebell walks, please see the Nature Pages / Where to Find Wild Flowers

Save the Date - 30-year anniversary of the SWC

A celebratory walk is planned to mark the club’s 30-year anniversary.  

This is an advanced notice to help you plan your busy diary.  

Details will be posted by a walk poster near the time.  

We are celebrating a very special milestone, the 30th anniversary of our walking club.

Over the years, our club has brought together people from all walks of life, united by a simple pleasure: walking in the countryside.  From peaceful paths and woodland trails to challenging hills and action packed holidays, we have explored many places together and created memories that will stay with us for years to come.

But our club has always been about much more than just walking. It is about friendship and community, the conversations along the way, the laughter over a pint of beer or a cup of tea, and the welcome given to new members.  Many friendships have been formed and in some cases blossomed into marriages through the club.   It is this wonderful sense of togetherness that has helped it flourish for three decades.

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we thank the club’s founding father, Nicholas Albery for his ingenious idea,  our webmaster Andrew and many walk posters for their dedication and hard work through the years.  We also remember with fondness those members who have been part of our journey over the years and are no longer with us or have moved away.

This anniversary is a chance to look back with pride at everything we have achieved, but also to look forward with excitement to the years ahead. May the next chapter bring many more enjoyable walks, new adventures, and lasting friendships.

Lastly,  you are invited to share your stories and memories of the club by adding comments to this post.  

Look forward to seeing you at this event. 

 

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