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.
Chris P.
Meet at STRATFORD station (Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line, Overground Mildmay, Underground Central, Jubilee, DLR, Zone 2/3) E15 1AZ at 10.30 at Westfield Stratford City exit. Follow the signs for Westfield and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: we’ll be outside the shopping mall entrance on the right.
There are parks old and new on this fascinating walk – the Olympic Park and Victoria Park (for a possible refreshment break) – as well as the Regent’s Canal, Limehouse Basin and the Thames Path.
Finish at Westferry Circus DLR Station (for Canary Wharf Elizabeth Line, Underground Jubilee Line, Zone 2) at 14.00 approx. 5½ miles/9 km.
Alternatively, drop out at Limehouse station (c2c, DLR, Zone 2) at 13.30 approx after 4½ miles/7.5 km).
A joint walk with London Strollers.
Leader: Chris P
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
Stratford Mainline Station, Greater London
Westferry Circus DLR for Canary Wharf Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line and DLR stations.
