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Overview

There is a limit of 15 people for this walk and booking is essential.  Please book after 16 March using the email link.

Coffee Couch is a small coffee shop and snack bar with indoor and covered outdoor seating, and a toilet.  

After coffee we will have an optional walk, starting by going alongside Central Park and past the pond at the ecology park (1 mile).  There are bus stops in nearby Oval Square, for buses to North Greenwich or Stratford.  We continue along the Thames Path and to the Thames Barrier, where there are toilets and nearby bus stops (2 miles).  We then follow the Green Chain Walk, up a hill and through parks, past more toilets and several bus stops.  After passing the Barracks we reach Woolwich centre, where there are more toilets and the possibility of tea.  We pass Woolwich Arsenal railway and DLR stations, to finish at the Elizabeth Line station, or at the cafe a few doors beyond. 

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Although the path surfaces should be good, walking shoes or walking boots are recommended.  Bring a picnic if you plan to walk beyond the ecology park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 39340 79914
Nearest postcode:
SE10 0ES
what3words:
evenly.ready.avoid
Start time:
10:45 am

Coffee Couch, 10 Pier Walk, SE10 0ES. It is near North Greenwich tube and bus stations. When you reach the top of the escalators at North Greenwich you are facing the bus station, where toilets are on the left. For the coffee shop, turn around and go through the main station exit. Walk straight ahead, to pass Wagamama, and Coffee Couch is next door.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43842 79023
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6FL
what3words:
tests.pool.caged
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station

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