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Overview

This walk follows the missing section 12 of the Green Chain Walk from the Cutty Sark at Greenwich Riverside, through Greenwich Park, over Blackheath to Kidbrooke and on through Sutcliffe Park to Eltham Green to Eltham Palace, ending at Eltham Station.

Friday, 13 September 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
linear

The walk through Greenwich Park is steeply uphill, with an alternative slightly longer and slightly less steep option available.

There are various drop-out points along the walk for those who do not wish to walk the full 5.5 miles, including Kidbrooke Station at around the halfway point.

The majority of the walk is on tarmac paths through parks, with short sections of grass.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38275 77897
Nearest postcode:
SE10 9HT
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Start time:
11:00 am

The starting point is by the Cutty Sark boat by the entrance to the foot tunnel. This is approx 3 minutes walk from Cutty Sark DLR Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 42671 74955
Nearest postcode:
SE9 1DY
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

The meeting point to start the walk is by the Cutty Sark boat on Greenwich Riverside at the entrance to the foot tunnel. This is around a 3 minute walk from Cutty Sark DLR 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