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We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Starting at the North Greenwich Station, we walk past the iconic O2 Arena, then follow the Thames Path, admiring a number of public art installations along the way. We arrive at the impressive Thames Barrier, a marvel of engineering. From there we join the Green Chain and climb up to Gilbert's Pit, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) renowned for its unique geology. We then go through Maryon Park, home to a small zoo, and enjoy lunch at the historic Charlton House, surrounded by its expansive parkland. Continuing our walk, we pass through Hornfair Park, before crossing Woolwich Common, a large expanse of green space. The walk concludes at the historic Woolwich Barracks, then finishing with a option of several Woolwich stations.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Toilet at North Greenwich Station or O2 and at lunch.

There is a cafe in Charlton House and a number of other cafes nearby. Also a number of seats in the park.

There is a number of opt-out places

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 39178 79818
Nearest postcode:
SE10 0PH
what3words:
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Start time:
10:25 am

Meet at 10:25 inside North Greenwich Station. From Ealing Broadway it takes about 50 mins via the Elizabeth Line changing at Bond Street to the Jubilee line.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43841 79031
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6FL
what3words:
hours.jabs.zooms
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Woolwich Arsenal and Woolwich 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