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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

We are the Chelmer & Blackwater 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

Custom House to Woolwich Arsenal via Victoria Dock Footbridge (80 steps) and Woolwich Foot Tunnel (100 steps). Lunch at the Galyons/Gallions Pub or adjacent open space. Please order food at the bar if required. Finish about 16:20 but can break off at various DLR Stations. NB: 10:50 start & revised meeting point, which is more sheltered with nearby toilets (& also toilets at Thames Barrier Park).

Friday, 29 November 2024
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:20 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 40764 80756
Nearest postcode:
E16 1XL
what3words:
field.score.enable
Start time:
10:50 am

Custom House, Elizabeth Line (DLR) for Excel Exhibition Centre (Royal Docks, London Borough of Newham). Meet outside Costa Coffee by the Elizabeth Line exit to Excel. [OS Map 162: TQ407807]

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43738 78815
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6EU
what3words:
herbs.mobile.tubes
Estimated finish time:
4:20 pm

Woolwich Arsenal (DLR) Station

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