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We are the West London 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 quarterly 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
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Overview

Starting with a brief tour of Well Hall Pleasaunce to see its Tudor barn, then following a planned but never adopted section of the Green Chain to arrive at the eastern corner of Blackheath. We will cross the heath (and Meridian line!) from east to west, a distance of well over a mile, stopping briefly en route for a drinks break. Descending into the streets of Greenwich after passing the great view from The Point. Across a corner of Greenwich park with lunch taken in the centre, benches and toilets available, bring your own picnic as cafe's likely to be busy. Lots of steps down in the Thames foot-tunnel to emerge on the Isle of Dogs, then following the eastern river bank to finish at Canary Wharf.

A mostly level walk on surfaced paths but with some steps in places. Possible drop out at Greenwich (DLR / Nat. Rail / riverboat) 

Toilets are available at Eltham station before exiting barriers.

Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 42671 74955
Nearest postcode:
SE9 1DY
what3words:
before.rounds.locked
Start time:
11:00 am

Eltham station (Southeastern rail) meet in station ticket hall

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37614 80145
Nearest postcode:
E14 5NY
what3words:
lied.sand.heavy
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm

Canary Wharf travel options available via Jubilee /Elizabeth line plus DLR and riverboat.

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 quarterly 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