Short, easy and local walks for everyone led by
Blackheath Ramblers August-December 2011
Discover your local area
Make new friends
Enjoy healthy exercise
Free – everyone welcome
No more than 5 miles including a
snack stop
Easy pace
Fun for all the family
Accessible by public transport
Well-behaved dogs welcome
Selected walks are part of this Ramblers project using the
inspiration and excitement of the 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games to help people get more physically active
through walking. For more see www.ramblers.org.uk/2012.
Sunday 7 August
Hills of Lewisham 2: Ladywell to Forest Hill
Continuing our exploration of the borough’s
gravel ridge with its fascinating chain of parks,
cemeteries and green spaces, including Blythe
Hill Fields, One Tree Hill and Forest Hill with
the Horniman Museum. 6.5km/4 miles, 2-2½
hours. Meet Ladywell station SE13 7XB
1030hrs, ends at Forest Hill station, both
National Rail. Led by Des.
Sunday 4 September
Porters, Peers and Pilgrims: London's
brewery history from the City to Southwark
Join Des de Moor, author of the CAMRA
Guide to London's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars,
exploring central London's brewing heritage,
finishing its last galleried inn. 8km/5 miles, 2½3 hours. Meet Old Street station EC1V 9NR
(Underground) downstairs 1030hrs, ends at
Borough High Street (London Bridge
NR/Underground or Borough Und).
Sunday 2 October
River to Downs 1: Greenwich to Catford
The first stage of a walk from the Thames to
the North Downs, from Greenwich’s historic
waterside through fascinating streets and
waterside paths to Lewisham and through
Ladywell Fields. 6.5km/4 miles, 2-2½ hours.
Meet Greenwich Cutty Sark DLR SE10 9EJ
1030hrs, ends at Catford/Catford Bridge
stations (National Rail). Led by Des. Get
Walking for the Games.
Sunday 9 October
A Walk in the Woods Week: Plumstead
Common and Oxleas Woods
Join in the celebration of woodland walking in
some of London’s most magnificent woodland
including Plumstead Common, Jack Wood
and Oxleas Wood. 6.5km/4 miles, 2-2½ hours.
Meet Plumstead station (National Rail) SE18
7EA 1030hrs, ends Falconwood station
(National Rail). Led by Des.
Sunday 6 November
Walking Out One Year On: Exploring
Blackheath and the Ravensbourne
A belated 1st anniversary walk exploring
Blackheath itself and into the valley of the
Ravensbourne for a walk past the sites of old
silk mills, led by Chris. 8km/5 miles, 2½-3
hours. Meet Blackheath station (National Rail)
SE3 9LE 1030hrs, circular. Led by Chris. Get
Walking for the Games.
Sunday 4 December
Cultural contrasts: Barbican to Dalston
A walk linking two iconic cultural centres, the
Barbican and the Arcola Theatre, by way of a
variety of arts venues. 8km/5 miles, 2½-3
hours. Meet Barbican Underground EC1A
4JQ 1030hrs, ends at Dalston Junction station
(London Overground). Led by David.
Wednesday 28 December
Festival of Winter Walks: Beckenham Place
and Downham Woodlands
Walk off the mince pies on a loop through one
of the most fascinating sections of the Green
Chain including sweeping Beckenham Place
Park and an unexpected woodland strip
through a 1920s housing estate. 8km/5 miles,
2½-3 hours. Meet Grove Park station (National
Rail) SE12 0DZ 1030hrs, circular. Led by Des.
Sunday 1 January
Festival of Winter Walks: Charlton and
Woolwich Riverside
Welcome in London’s Olympic year with a
bracing walk along the glorious Thames from
2012 venue the O2 to the Thames Barrier and
on to Woolwich Arsenal. 7km/4½ miles, 3
hours. Meet North Greenwich station
(Underground) SE10 0PH 1030hrs, ends
Woolwich Arsenal station (National Rail/DLR).
Led by Des. Get Walking for the Games
Transport information www.tfl.gov.uk,
0843 222 1234
No need to book – just turn up. Bring water and a snack, wear sensible, comfortable footwear,
dress in case of rain and bring an extra layer of clothing. Enjoy yourself!
 For more information contact Des, tel 07825 397389, email [email protected].
Blackheath Ramblers also has a full programme of longer walks: see
www.blackheathramblers.org.uk. For more Ramblers walks see the Group Walks Finder at
www.ramblers.org.uk/walksfinder.