We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Peter R.
Portsmouth Ramblers Summer London Walk - Along the Green Chain.
On arrival at London Waterloo we will take a short train journey to Falconwood Station in South East London, to start our walk along the Green Chain. Starting in Eltham Park, this will take us through Oxleas Wood to Sevendroog Castle, and on to Eltham Common, Woolwich Common and Charlton Park as we descend to the River Thames at the Thames Barrier. From here we will take the Thames Path to the O2 Arena (formerly the Dome) at North Greenwich. We will finish our walk here before taking a leisurely boat journey back up the Thames alighting at Westminster or the London Eye, for our return train journey home from Waterloo
Individuals can make their own way to be at Waterloo station by 10.00. The preferred train option is the 8.15 from Portsmouth Harbour, calling at Ports & Southsea, Fratton, Havant, Petersfield, & Haselmere, arriving at London Waterloo at 9.52. The return journey time will be an individual choice, but it is anticipated that we will not be back at Waterloo until c.17.00. With a railcard 2 singles are available for a total of £17.10 (£26 without).
From Waterloo East we will catch a train to Falconwood taking c.40 minutes. The cost of this is £2.50 with an Oystercard or Contactless, or £4.40 with a railcard (£3.80 or £6.70 respectively without).
The return boat ride from North Greenwich takes c.1hr and costs £10.25 (£5.25 with a bus pass).
Other rail tickets and travel options are available so please contact the walk leader to discuss further
