Author Archives: Optimist

Run 1878 – Thursday April 21st ~ Teddington

Hare – 4Skin

This week’s run will be from The Adelaide, 57 Teddington Park Rd, Teddington TW11 0AU Map Link. The nearest station is Teddington mainline and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from the western exit of the station to guide you to the pub. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and the pub will store our bags for its duration.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1877 – Thursday April 14th ~ Pinner

Hare – Mad Cow

This week’s run will take place from the Oddfellows Arms, 2 Waxwell Lane, Pinner, HA5 3EN Map Link. The nearest station is Pinner tube station on the Metropolitan line and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to help you find this pub. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and the the pub will store bags for its duration, and there will be a Drink Stop on trail. The Hare advises that TFL may have fewer trains running than normal due to some issues with the wheels. If there is a bit of a gap in the trains stopping at Pinner you may find it quicker to go to Harrow bus station which is reached from the front end of Harrow on the Hill station, taking the stairs on the right as you come up from the platform, and from there take the 183 bus which runs frequently.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1876 – Thursday April 7th ~ Hounslow Heath

Hare – Rambo

This run represents a departure from our usual modus operandi, but with Rambo as the Hare we can expect things to go a bit off-piste. It will be an A to B run, the start is the car park in the North East corner of Hounslow Heath, which is marked by the arrow on this map link, The post code is roughly TW4 5RA. The nearest tube station is Hounslow West (1.5km), but there will be no P trail from there. The run start time will be our usual 19.15 hours. So the start is not a pub, but for those who get there early and feel in need of shelter or refreshment before the run there are two pubs on the opposite side of the Staines road from the start point, the Hussar, an Indian pub, and the Honeycombe, which does real ale Map Link. The trail will be mostly off-road, with a river crossing and a bit of scrambling, so a torch and change of shoes and socks are suggested. Shortcuts won’t be marked but the name and location of the pub at B will be published around 20.00 hours on on the WLH3 runners WhatsApp group, and a hard copy map will be made available at the start for anyone not on the WhatsApp group, or who thinks they may get left behind or lost. If you think you might need a map please put this in the comments section of the run registration form, so that the Hare know how many to bring. Bring your phone and travelcard on the run. Bags will be transported from A to B. The pub at B is close to public transport links, including a means of returning to the start at A. 

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1875 – Thursday March 31st ~ South Kenton

Hare – Wacker

This week’s run will be from The Windermere, Windermere Avenue, South Kenton, HA9 8QT Map Link. The nearest station is South Kenton which is very close to the pub and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to the pub entrance. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and the pub will store our bags for its duration.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1874 – Thursday March 24th ~ Kings Cross

Hare – Optimist

This week’s run will be from The Scottish Stores Pub, 6-8 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DU  Map Link. the nearest station is Kings Cross St Pancreas, and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows starting from the Underground Euston Road north side exit of this station to help you find the pub. After exiting tube station proceed East along Euston Road then cross York Way to proceed East along Pentonville Road, cross the Caledonian Road and then turn left to proceed North up it, whereupon the pub is within 50m. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours. The pub will provide bag storage, though this may not be secure. The Hare advises to bring a drinking vessel for a drink stop, and for the cautious, a torch in case of rough pavements.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1873 – Thursday March 17th ~ Richmond

Hare – Póg mo Thóin (aka KMA)

St Patricks Day Run

This week’s run will be from The Dukes Head, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AZ Map Link. The nearest station is Richmond and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from the back (Church road) exit of this station to help you find the pub. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and the pub will provide storage space for our bags while we are running. A torch would probably be advisable and, of course, it is St Patrick’s Day, so wear something green or Irish. The Pub will be serving Irish food after the run for £5 per head.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1872 – Thursday March 10th ~ Mortlake

Hare – New Balls Please

This week’s run will be from The Ship, 10 Thames Bank, London SW14 7QR  Map Link. The nearest station is Mortlake mainline station and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to help you find this Pub. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and there will be bag storage at the pub. Bring a torch.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

Run 1871 – Thursday March 3rd ~ White City

Hare – Sir Humpalot

This week’s run will be from The Pavilion, Wood Lane, W12 0HQ  Map Link. The nearest station is White City Tube station on the Central Line and, if the tubes are running, there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to help you find this pub. In case the tubes are not running please see the alternative transport suggestions below. The run is scheduled to start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours. The pub will give the Hash exclusive use of its conservatory and store our bags during the run.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all those attending West London’s runs, if you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link.

The RMT has called for a tube strike on Thursday. This pub lies between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction overground stations, and close to the route of the 220 bus which links those two stations. Link to TFL info on 220 bus route. Alight at the North Pole road stop for the Pavilion. Bus and overground services should be unaffected by the strikes.

Run 1870 – Thursday Feb 24th ~ Strawberry Hill

Hare – Butt Plug

This week ‘s run will be from The Rifleman, 7 Fourth Cross Rd, Twickenham TW2 5EL Map Link. The nearest station is Strawberry Hill and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to help you find this pub. The run will start from the pub at our usual time of 19.15 hours and the pub will store our bags for its duration. Bring a torch

If you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link

Run 1869 – Thursday Feb 17th ~ Kingston

Hare -Pickled Fart

This week’s run will be from The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6HT Map Link. The nearest station is Kingston and there will be a trail of chalk P arrows from there to help you find this pub, which is about ten minutes walk. The run will start from the pub at our usual 19.15 hours and the pub will store our bags during the run. Bring a torch. This is the Hare’s Birthday run! So there will be a drink stop on trail (weather permitting) and hash food back at the pub.

If you are coming on this run please register by clicking on This Link, so we can estimate numbers for food etc.