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London Strollers Group

We are the London Strollers. 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

A linear walk of about four miles, from Charlton to Woolwich the long way round.  A walk rich in maritime and military history. engineering and geology as well as fine green spaces, including a stretch of working riverside, the Thames Barrier, Gilbert's Pit in Hanging Wood and the Royal Artillery Barracks on Woolwich Common.  Some ups and downs and steps.  A joint walk with Blackheath Ramblers which should finish by about 13.30.
!!!  No booking required, just turn up.
Leader:
Des de Moor (07479 016672).

 

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41203 78392
Nearest postcode:
SE7 8DT
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Start time:
10:30 am

Charlton station (Zone 3: National Rail)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43783 78790
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6RF
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Woolwich Arsenal station (Zone 4 National Rail and DLR. Elizabeth Line nearby)

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