The future of Christmas Parks

[Lunaticonthegrass]

We haven't had a Christmas Parks challege in a few years. The last one was in 2022, and only one person turned up - me! The last proper event was in 2019, which is quite a while ago now.

Are people bored with it now? Or might enough of us still be keen? Might there be one this year?

Thoughts/comments?

[Elsie]

I’ve tried twice and jt was a nightmare getting off for pics (although I understand it’s part of the challenge), but more so the crowds on a Saturday. Hyde Park Corner with 1000s of families isn’t fun!

[Oggm]

I would happily give it a go (I have a two year old route which I still haven't put into practice)

[Going Underground]

I'm pretty much done with it as have double torn hamstring from 3 years ago that never healed properly so Z1 and R15 is hard enough.
It's just too long now, too much running usually in unpleasant and dark conditions.
But please feel free to go ahead and set an event up - suggest you use a starting station that is unique from previous years and if on a Saturday check that all the park stations are open.

[Lunaticonthegrass]

OK, well if others are keen and since Kevin doesn't mind me taking over, I'll see if I can organise something. Potential dates might be:

Saturday 13th December
Saturday 20th December
Saturday 27th December
Monday 29th December
Tuesday 30th December

Saturday 6th December is out as the Northern Line is closed north of Archway, giving no service to Woodside. 13th has no service on the Northern Line north of Golders Green, so all Park stations are open but there's no easy way to get between Belsize and Cannons, thus limiting route options. All other dates have no closures which would majorly affect the challenge.

Would all those interested please state which dates they can do.

[Going Underground]

More than happy to pass the baton James

[RJSRdg]

13th has no service on the Northern Line north of Golders Green, so all Park stations are open but there's no easy way to get between Belsize and Cannons, thus limiting route options.

Depending on running speed, going via Golders Green might not necessarily be the quickest route from Belsize to Cannons anyway