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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

Meet outside the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park. Following the route of the The Line - London's first public art trail from The Olympic Park to Greenwich Peninsula. Initially walking by Bow Back Rivers, passing Three Mills Island on the River Lea as far as Cody Dock. From Cody Dock the route is to Star Lane DLR, changing at Canning Town and crossing a footbridge to see a new installation on London City Island. From Canning Town to Royal Victoria by DLR for the IFS Cloud Cable Car to the O2. Picnic lunch or plenty of cafes nearby. Continue round the Peninsula on the Thames Path to Cutty Sark.     

There are 24 artworks to see on the route - with several changes since the previous walk.

Friday, 16 February 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38007 84297
Nearest postcode:
E20 2AS
what3words:
tiny.wicked.wider
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park (w3w: tiny.wicked.wider) OS Explorer Maps 161 & 162

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38279 77907
Nearest postcode:
SE10 9HT
what3words:
cloak.bond.evenly
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