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.
Meet WHYTELEAFE station (Zone 6), Surrey, 9.47 (London Bridge 9.10, East Croydon 9.28).
A 12.5-mile walk using the London Loop and Vanguard Way through leafy Surrey northwards to West Wickham (Zone 5) for another festive drinks opportunity at the pleasant and welcoming Railway Hotel, right by the station. Picnic lunch stop at Selsdon with pub and café available for drinks.
Woodland, heath, farm and common all so close to London. National Trust land too, and a dramatic viewpoint from Addington Hill, where beyond a sea of leafy woodland, a magnificent view of the expansive metropolis stretches out in the distance.
Use Contactless/Oyster/Freedom Pass.
Leader: Aysen B.
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
Whyteleafe Railway Station, Surrey
West Wickham Railway Station, Greater London
