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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

An enjoyable walk from Woolwich Arsenal to Greenwich. Passing through the town centre and the redeveloped Arsenal to the River Thames. The walk follows the Thames passing new developments and old industrial areas including the Siemen's factory. Further highlights include the Thames Barrier and The O2. Coffee/snack stop at the O2.  We continue into Greenwich passing the Cutty Sark and the Old Naval College. Opportunity to visit the Maritime Museum and Greenwich at the end of the walk.

LUNCH:- at the end of the walk plenty of places to eat

Train:- London Bridge 10:01; Arr Woolwich Arsenal 10:22; OR London Paddington (Elizabeth Line) 09:45; Liverpool Street 09:56; Arr Woolwich (WWC) 10:10, then a 10 minute walk to Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station. Woolwich Arsenal is also served by the DLR

Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43783 78790
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6RF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet by the DLR exit at Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38228 77739
Nearest postcode:
SE10 9EJ
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Greenwich

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