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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
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Overview

WALK AND VISIT TO ELTHAM PALACE. Walk from Abbey Wood on the Green Chain Walk climbing up through Lesnes Abbey, Bostall, Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods and descending to Eltham. Some urban walking. Afternoon at Eltham Palace. www.english-heritage.org.uk Meet at Chelmsford station at 8.45am for 8.59am train to Liverpool Street. Prompt transfer to Elizabeth Line for train to Abbey Wood at 9.53am. Bring a picnic lunch.

Sunday, 18 June 2023
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
9:35 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33280 81664
Nearest postcode:
EC2M 3TP
what3words:
train.quest.kinks
Meeting time:
9:35 am

Opposite Platform 14 Liverpool Street Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33250 81651
Nearest postcode:
EC2M 3TP
what3words:
bounty.store.store
Start time:
9:35 am

Opposite Platform 14 (w3w: bounty.store.store)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 42429 73976
Nearest postcode:
SE9 5QF
what3words:
cargo.dips.decent
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Palace

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