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.
CoffeeM is just inside the entrance to CitizenM Hotel, with tables, toilets and a spacious soft seating area. It's also possible to get a takeaway to drink in the garden opposite.
Ater coffee, we have an optional walk. We cross Tower Bridge and head along the Thames Path, passing several interesting features. It's possible to leave the walk after nearly 1 mile, by walking along Mill Street to reach bus stops on Jamaica Road, for Tower Hill, London Bridge, Liverpool Street stations, etc. After 1¾ miles we turn away from the river and reach more bus stops on Jamaica Road. We then loop around Southwark Park, where we will have lunch and visit the toilets.
Returning to the Thames, via the bus stops, we pass various Mayflower memorials and the Brunel Museum, walking very close to Rotherhithe Overground after 4 miles. We contine along the Thames, turning off after 4½ miles to walk near bus stops (for buses towards Canada Water or London Bridge and other tube stations) then beside Surrey Water and along the Albion Channel. At Canada Water there are toilets, cafes and the Tube, Overground and bus stations.
The route is along a mix of hard surfaces and maintained parkland so shoes with a good sole should be OK, though the leader will wear walking shoes. Sandals are not recommended as there is a lot of grit and tree debris in places.
There is a limit of 15 people for this walk and booking is essential. Please email Annette after 20 September to book your place.
Bring water, also a packed lunch if you plan to walk around Southwark Park and beyond.
CoffeeM, at CitizenM Hotel. After the turnstiles at Tower Hill Tube Station, take the exit signposted for Fenchurch Street Station. On leaving the tube station, immediately turn right and you will see the hotel entrance. The coffee bar is just inside, on the right.
Canada Water Station, with Tube, Overground and buses.
