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West Essex Group

We are the West Essex 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

Meet: Blackhorse Road station. 

A linear walk taking in Walthamstow Wetlands, with toilets at the Engine Room. From there, along the River Lee to Stratford, finishing at the Olympic Park and Westfield.

Finish 12.30 - 13.00, depending on pace.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 35821 89398
Nearest postcode:
E17 6JT
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38555 84373
Nearest postcode:
E15 1DE
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Estimated finish time:
1:00 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