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Richmond Group

We are the Richmond 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

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 and seeing the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum the Queen's House, 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.

A joint walk with Hammersmith, Fulham and Wandworth group

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

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
what3words:
nurses.piper.swift
Start time:
11:00 am

Blackheath station (Richmond 9:58 chg Waterloo for Waterloo East 10:35 to Lewisham (Southeastern service Sevenoaks ) chg 10:56 to Blackheath (SE serv. to Gravesend). There are now very few trains that go from Waterloo East directly to Blackheath.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37457 80329
Nearest postcode:
E14 4QT
what3words:
spun.double.status
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