We are the Blackheath Ramblers. We offer long walks in the Home Counties and beyond, using public transport. We also offer shorter urban walks on Sundays.
Meet LONDON BRIDGE station (Zone 1, National Rail and Underground), SE1 3QX, at 10.15 at Meet Up point for a 10.30 start.
A 5-mile walk to Greenwich following the route taken by the Vikings with their hostage, Alfege, 11th century Archbishop of Canterbury. The walk is on level terrain, by river and canal, through park and woodland. A guided tour in which you will encounter people from 1000 years of London's history, whose lives transformed the world, for both good and ill! An opportunity to meet the Salter Family (including their cat) and feel the statues of these Bermondsey local legends.
There will be a lunch stop in St Mary's Church grounds, with a pub drinks option at the Mayflower pub, right by the church.
The walk concludes at St. Alfege's Church, Greenwich, with transport options of Greenwich railway station or DLR (Zones 2/3).
Leader: Aysen B
General notes on Blackheath Walks
Lunchtimes: Where walk descriptions stipulate a picnic/packed lunch, all walkers are asked to bring one with them. In such cases any lunchtime pub or café visit will be for drinks only. Lunch stops of this kind will last typically for 40-45 minutes, at the leader’s discretion. If, on the other hand, the option of lunch at a pub or café is offered, the duration will usually be about one hour.
Pre-booking is not required for Blackheath Ramblers walks unless indicated otherwise.
Starting times: Leaders do their best to adhere to the train times set out in the programme. However, the National Rail website publishes train timetables only 12 weeks in advance, and engineering work at weekends sometimes causes changes to departure and arrival times. So please check train times with National Rail (0345 748 4950 / www.nationalrail.co.uk) before travelling.
Starting times will not be delayed unless absolutely necessary.
Safety: Please be aware that you take part in all Ramblers walks at your own risk.
Dogs: Some walks are unsuitable for dogs; please check with the leader before bringing one. Walks over 12 miles are unlikely to be suitable.
Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram
Meet Up point at London Bridge Railway Station, Greater London
St Alfege's Church, Greenwich, with transport options to Greenwich station/ DLR
