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Tower Hill to Rotherhithe.

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Overview

Join Mary for a linear walk of about three miles to the “village” of Rotherhithe along the River.  Learn about its connections with the Pilgrim Fathers and their journey to the New World in the famous Mayflower ship.  Meet Ada and Harry Salter, champions of the poor and underprivileged in East London, and encounter Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his Thames Tunnel.  Finishing at Rotherhithe station (London Overground). Toilets and refreshments. 

Leader – Mary Richards 

Saturday, 12 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33603 80726
Nearest postcode:
EC3N 4DJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 35304 79784
Nearest postcode:
SE16 4LD
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

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