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Chelmer & Blackwater Group

We are the Chelmer & Blackwater 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 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

Walk from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station along the Thames to Crossness Pumping Station, Abbey Wood c 4 miles. Opportunity to visit the Victorian splendour of an industrial cathedral on an Open Day when the Prince Consort Engine will be in steam.

Advance booking essential. 

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/steaming-open-day-tickets-688368678247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Continue walk along the Thames to Erith c 3 miles.

Bring a packed lunch.

Meet at Chelmsford Station at 8.45am for the 8.59am train. Return to Stratford, then use Oyster or contactless. 

 

 

Sunday, 24 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43740 78812
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6EU
what3words:
school.prompting.cove
Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 51128 78100
Nearest postcode:
DA8 1TY
what3words:
gained.tops.curiosity
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 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