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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

Overview

NB: Meeting at Stratford at 10:15

Section 1: Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Falconwood Rail Station - 6.2 miles (+ 1 mile station links) 

Section 2 from Falconwood Rail Station to Grove Park Rail Station - 4.4 miles (+ 0.9 miles station links).

For description and links, see tfl page given below. Includes link to pdf guides from Inner London Ramblers (https://innerlondonramblers.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=253&catid=18). Also link to Walk the walk on "Go Jauntily" App (free photo guide - need to download the app, but can view without signing in).

Friday, 10 April 2026
Meeting time:
10:15 am
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38555 84373
Nearest postcode:
E15 1AZ
what3words:
critic.reject.fish
Meeting time:
10:15 am

Meet at 10:15 am at Stratford Underground Station, outside the coffee shop at Jubilee Line Station. DLR to Woolwich Arsenal. If you want to join at Woolwich, contact the leader.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43816 78775
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6EP
what3words:
lines.deflection.whips
Start time:
10:50 am

If you want to join at Woolwich, contact the leader nearer the time for a more precise time and place.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 40735 72064
Nearest postcode:
SE12 9TA
what3words:
sparks.reds.held
Estimated finish time:
4:30 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