We are the North East London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Annette W.
There is a limit of 15 people for this walk and booking is essential. Please book by email after 19 February.
The cafe is independently run by the staff. It has indoor seating and a toilet. At Cutty Sark DLR the escalators are out of order, but there is a lift. Alternatively, you can catch a 188 bus to near Cutty Sark DLR from Canada Water Tube Station.
Meet for coffee by 10.45. At 11.00 we will start the optional walk. We pass the Cutty Sark and go through the old college grounds, passing the National Maritime Museum, to reach Greenwich Park. It's then possible to return to the DLR, for a 1 mile walk. We continue through gardens and up the hill, towards Blackheath via the less steep route, and passing toilets (20p by card).
At Blackheath Gate (1½ miles) it's possible to catch 386 and 53 buses back to Greenwich, and there are more toilets (20p by card). We continue around the park and stop for lunch there. After going down the hill and passing free toilets, we leave the park. This gate is near bus stops for the 129, 177, 188 and 386 routes, linking to several stations (2¾ miles). We are also close to Maze Hill Rail Station.
We pass a shortcut back to the DLR and join the Thames Path, continuing towards the Dome. After 4 miles we go close to a 108 bus stop (for North Greenwich, Stratford and DLR stations). We continue to North Greenwich Tube and bus stations, where there are toilets and cafes.
Wear sturdy walking shoes or walking boots. Bring a picnic if you plan to walk beyond Blackheath Gate.
Waterstones Cafe W, 51 Greenwich Church St, London SE10 9BL. At Cutty Sark DLR main exit, turn into the pedestrian arcade. Waterstones is after Pret a Manger, and the main entrance is facing the road. Inside the shop, take the stairs or lift to the first floor.
North Greenwich Tube and Bus Station
