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Blackheath Group

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.

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Overview

Meet WESTMINSTER station (Circle, District, Jubilee Underground; Zone 1), SW1A 2JR, at 11.00 (note later start than usual).

We’re once again marking next week’s International Women’s Day with a special walk, noting the presence of women at the Palace of Westminster and visiting sites connected to the suffragette movement and to various other women, rich and poor, who fought for equality in the political heart of the nation.

Includes a brief refreshment stop.

Finish at St James’s Park station (Circle, District Underground; Zone 1) at 14.00 approx. 4 miles/6.5 km.

A joint walk with London Strollers.

Leader: Helen Abbott

Booking is required for this walk (max group size 30): please email HelenAbbott@aol.com

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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, even if travelling by car, 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.

Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30242 79672
Nearest postcode:
SW1A 2JR
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Start time:
11:00 am

Westminster Underground Station, Greater London

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 29617 79497
Nearest postcode:
SW1H 0BB
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Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

St. James's Park Underground Station, Greater London

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