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 at LEIGH station, Kent, 10.05 (Charing Cross 9.04, London Bridge 9.13).
A four-part 18-mile walk to Oxted, with dropout options.
Leigh to Penshurst Place and Chiddingstone with a banana break by the great Chiding Stone or churchyard. On to Hever for packed lunch (pub drinks option).
(Dropout point 1: Hever Station after 8 miles).
Following the Eden Valley Walk to Edenbridge Town Station.
(Dropout 2 at 11 miles).
Picking up the Vanguard Way and on to the Tandridge Border Path towards three Woodland Trust woods – Staffhurst, Great and Little Earls Woods – noted for their bluebell displays.
(Dropout 3: Hurst Green after 16.5 miles.)
On to Old Oxted for an optional drink at the Crown before heading up to Oxted Station.
Buy a return ticket to Leigh and a single from Oxted back to East Croydon (outward and return lines diverge at East Croydon).
Leader: Aysen B.
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. Walks over 12 miles are unlikely to be suitable.
Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram
Leigh Railway Station, Kent
Oxted Railway Station, Surrey
