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travelsafar Tue 19-May-26 15:34:34

I'd like to travel up to London alone to go to art galleries but feel a bit scared as my mobility is not good and I use a rollator for safety when outside. I know as we age we need to stretch ourselves otherwise our world becomes smaller.
But the thought of Kings Cross, getting around on the underground,all those people and maybe appearing a bit vulnerable puts me off. Would you take a chance??🤔🤔

pably15 Tue 19-May-26 15:42:29

That would be my worst nightmare, but that's just me...I like to be among familiar things,lots of people love to go travelling by themselves, you might enjoy it..

Cossy Tue 19-May-26 15:47:00

If you really want to do it, use those nice big black cabs. It will cost more and take longer, but if you can bear this then I say go for it!

HelterSkelter1 Tue 19-May-26 15:49:24

Depending on where you are going, buses can be more convenient and you avoid escalators and stairs. Check out your journey on TFL Plan your journey website.
Have a small back pack to keep everything in with a bottle of water.

Wouldnt it be nice if there were volunteers to meet and greet and accompany people to their destination. I would like to have done that when in my 60s. Like Univeral Aunts but in reverse. Younger people helping older people. It is a case of confidence and an oh well attitude. And having every thing you may need thought out and close to hand.
Planning is crucial. Start small.

Cossy Tue 19-May-26 15:52:03

HelterSkelter1

Depending on where you are going, buses can be more convenient and you avoid escalators and stairs. Check out your journey on TFL Plan your journey website.
Have a small back pack to keep everything in with a bottle of water.

Wouldnt it be nice if there were volunteers to meet and greet and accompany people to their destination. I would like to have done that when in my 60s. Like Univeral Aunts but in reverse. Younger people helping older people. It is a case of confidence and an oh well attitude. And having every thing you may need thought out and close to hand.
Planning is crucial. Start small.

I love that idea!

Casdon Tue 19-May-26 15:58:08

I think with a lack of mobility the scrum of the tube would be too much, because people who are rushing can be very inconsiderate, and lifts often don’t work which leaves the only way to get around by escalator. I wouldn’t worry about getting off the train so much, because it has stopped. For a while so you can take your time, but an onward journey by cab would be sensible.

Magenta8 Tue 19-May-26 16:10:46

Underground journeys can be deceptive the distances between points can seem greater than they are in reality, when seen on an underground map. Often a cab or bus can actually be quicker.

Also changing underground lines can cause quite a lot of walking which can include escalators, long corridors, stairs and lifts. More delay and hassle than travelling overground in a cab or on a bus.

Silvershadow Tue 19-May-26 16:28:37

London has changed so much over recent years with mugging for phones, watches, stabbing, machetes etc. I’d think twice now about going there. I used to love going to the V&A but wouldn’t go now. You have to think about personal safety.

I prefer the National Trust, RHS and similar places nowadays. Safer.