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North Hampshire Downs Group

We are the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2025 AT 8.30AM - GRAND DAY OUT IN LONDON - WOOLWICH TO CANARY WHARF (APPROX. 10 MILES)

Meet at Basingstoke Railway Station Alencon Link, Basingstoke RG21 5NE at 8.30 to catch 8.45 or 9.11 train to Waterloo (£16.75 return with railcard). Then tube to Bank and DLR to Woolwich Arsenal (£6.70). This is a very interesting route taking in parts of the old East End, including Old Billingsgate Market.)

An interesting walk with several stops along the way. Bring packed lunch and snack. Dress for comfort. We walk to Greenwich and go under the tunnel to Canary Wharf. For those who wish, we can stay and have a meal and watch the lazer light show which starts at 5.00PM. Then Jubilee line back to Waterloo. (Approx. £2.70). Train back to Basingstoke. (Very frequent.)

You might want to bring your cameras on this one.

Please note, details correct at time of publishing, but may change nearer the time.

Something to look forward to in the new year.

Anne

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 63738 52525
Nearest postcode:
RG21 5NE
what3words:
mining.native.quit
Start time:
8:30 am

Alencon Link, Basingstoke RG21 5NE

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37447 80326
Nearest postcode:
E14 4QT
what3words:
given.with.dress
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking