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, at 10.47 (London Bridge 10.10, East Croydon 10.29).
An 8.5-mile linear walk to Coombe, through leafy Surrey to enjoy the bluebells in Kings Wood and Selsdon Wood. Lunch stop in Selsdon with picnic and drinks options at a Wetherspoons or the Jubilee Community Café where we have permission to bring a packed lunch if we buy a drink.
Two miles after lunch, a spectacular view of the mighty metropolis from a viewpoint on Addington Hills. Dropping back down to Coombe Lane tram stop.
Use Contactless/Oyster/Freedom Pass.
Leader: Aysen B
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
Whyteleafe Railway Station, Surrey
Coombe Lane Tramlink Stop, Greater London
