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North West Kent Group

We are the North West Kent Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 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

Overview

Starts at Woolwich Elizabeth Line station.  Note start time.  Follow the Thames path to Crossness.  Then along the Green Chain walk via Southmere Lake, Lesnes Abbey Woods (where there should be a profusion of bluebells), Bostall Woods and East Wickham Open Space to finish in Welling.  Lunch at Lesnes Abbey Cafe.

Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

LINEAR WALK
There’s no need to book if you want to come on this walk.  Just turn up on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43825 79029
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6FL
what3words:
table.rocky.nature
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 46069 76049
Nearest postcode:
DA16 3QQ
what3words:
desks.jokes.cages
Estimated finish time:
4:00 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 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