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The Black Path, Hackney to Smithfield (part two).

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Overview

Meet at 10.30 at Hackney Central station (Mildmay line).  Join Moo Ling for a three-and-a-half mile walk from Hackney to Smithfield via Broadway Market and Columbia Road, finishing at Farringdon station (Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth and Circle lines, also National Rail).  Toilets and refreshments.

Leader – Moo Ling Boey

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 34901 84913
Nearest postcode:
E8 1FJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31570 81884
Nearest postcode:
EC1M 6BY
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • 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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