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Hammersmith & Wandsworth Group

We are the Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

After experiencing the Georgian and Regency splendour of Blackheath the walk enters Greenwich Park by the Blackheath Gate.  Then visiting the hilly Greenwich Park passing the Royal Observatory, seeing the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Cutty Sark and visiting the richly decorated Old Royal Naval Chapel.  Lunch at Greenwich and then a walk around Mudchute Farm and finishing at Canary Wharf.  There is an optional visit to Crossrail place roof garden.

Travel: Train departing Victoria 10.33, arriving Blackheath 10.59.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

A joint walk with the Richmond Group.

There are toilets downstairs in the community cafe across the road from Blackheath station otherwise there are toilets just inside Greenwich Park about 50 mins into the walk. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 39634 76005
Nearest postcode:
SE3 9LE
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nurses.piper.swift
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet at Blackheath Railway Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37457 80329
Nearest postcode:
E14 4QT
what3words:
spun.double.status
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Finish at Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line, DLR and Elizabeth Line).

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