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 STAINES station, Surrey, 9.22 (Waterloo 8.30, Clapham Jn 8.37).
A brisk-paced two-stage linear walk of about 18 miles overall.
(1) A walk of 9.5 miles on the Thames Path to Windsor for a picnic lunch (many options for drinks only), via Runnymede, Old Windsor and Datchet.
(2) After lunch, a walk of 8.5 miles through Windsor Great Park to Egham Station, via the Long Walk to the Copper Horse, the Obelisk, Virginia Water Lake and Royal Holloway College.
Walkers can, if they wish, finish at lunch or continue as far as the Copper Horse, then leave the walk to return to Windsor with the iconic view of Windsor Castle ahead, a round trip of about 6 miles.
Estimated finish time at Egham station 16.30. Buy a return to Egham or a return to Windsor & Eton Riverside as appropriate (both journeys travel via Staines).
Leader: Graeme R
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
Staines Railway Station, Surrey
Egham Railway Station, Surrey
