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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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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

This is a fascinating walk from the source of the River Fleet on Hampstead Heath to its outfall into the River Thames under Blackfriars Bridge. The route takes us from the tranquillity of Hampstead Heath through Camden, St Pancras Old Church and its fascinating churchyard, Farringdon and then through Blackfriars to the Thames. Our walk is all downhill!

Saturday, 14 February 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train: There are frequent services on the Northern Line to Hampstead Underground  Station. The return journey from Blackfriars using the Circle or District Line Underground services to Victoria 

Lunch: Picnic lunch stop will be organised at Camley Street Natural Park where there is a cafe serving teas and coffee with light snacks.

Toilet: No toilets are available at Hampstead Station. An early toilet break will be arranged near Hampstead. Full toilet facilities are available at the lunch stop at Camley Street Natural Park. 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26381 85770
Nearest postcode:
NW3 1DL
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solved.novel.films
Start time:
11:00 am

Meet outside at Hampstead Underground Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31638 80681
Nearest postcode:
SE1 9UD
what3words:
novel.latest.things
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Blackfriars Station

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