We are the Blackheath Ramblers. We offer long walks in the Home Counties and beyond, using public transport. We also offer shorter urban walks on Sundays.
Meet COULSDON SOUTH station, CR5 3EA, 11.25. (London Bridge (Thameslink) 11.00, East Croydon 11.17. Trains half-hourly back to London Bridge from Whyteleafe. All within Freedom Pass boundary.)
A linear walk of 5.5 miles with a pub lunch at The Fox, Coulsdon Common at 13.15.
A shortish walk but suitable for the time of year. From the station we are soon on Farthing Downs. Most of the walk follows the London Loop. After lunch we follow the London Loop but deviate from it to walk the north boundary of Kenley Aerodrome to Whyteleafe station.
Leader: Peter C. Booking is required for this walk: please email peter.cleary@hotmail.com
General notes on Blackheath Walks
Lunchtimes: Where walk descriptions stipulate a picnic/packed lunch, all walkers are asked to bring one with them. In such cases any lunchtime pub or café visit will be for drinks only. Lunch stops of this kind will last typically for 40-45 minutes, at the leader’s discretion. If, on the other hand, the option of lunch at a pub or café is offered, the duration will usually be about one hour.
Pre-booking is not required for Blackheath Ramblers walks unless indicated otherwise.
Starting times: Leaders do their best to adhere to the train times set out in the programme. However, the National Rail website publishes train timetables only 12 weeks in advance, and engineering work at weekends sometimes causes changes to departure and arrival times. So, please check train times with National Rail (0345 748 4950) / www.nationalrail.co.uk) before travelling.
Starting times will not be delayed unless absolutely necessary.
Safety: Please be aware that you take part in all Ramblers walks at your own risk.
Dogs: Some walks are unsuitable for dogs; please check with the leader before bringing one.
Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram
Coulsdon South Railway Station, Greater London
Whyteleafe Railway Station, Surrey
