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Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Evening Walk: Thames Historical Walk (Cannon Street to Canary Wharf)

Wednesday Evening:  One (or more) for the Road on a Historic Thames Journey

Distance:          5 miles or 8 km for those more metrically minded

Difficulty:         1 out of 10

Meet:                The Banker Pub – 200 meters from Cannon St. Tube and Rail Station (on the Thames)

Time:                18:30 – but if you miss our departure, you can certainly catch us up along the way…

Apologies for picking a night when there may be both a train and tube strike….but it was the only evening this week, I could make…..Both the start and finish of this walk are accessible by the DLR (via Bank) and the Elizabeth Line (via Liverpool St) which should hopefully make transportation a little easier…..

This is a relaxed outing along the Thames that hardly requires any instructions, aside from, keep the river on your right.  The route basically follows the Thames Path from Cannon St. Station to Canary Wharf Pier, passing through historic Wapping.  We will pass three historic hostelries – the Town of Ramsgate, the Prospect of Whitby and the Grapes.  At Canary Wharf Pier, you can catch a Thames Clipper back to central London or meander through the buildings to the DLR/Jubilee/Elizabeth line Stations.

More information and the instructions can be found here.

Enjoy the walk!

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1 comment:

Stargazer said...

n=6 overcame travel disruption and met at the appointed place at the appointed time on a w=cloudy-but-mild evening. We set off eastward along the Thames....had to divert through St. Katherine's Dock -- as the riverside path by the Tower was closed...the walk author (me) has some work to do on the instructions to recommend the best route through....

On we went....passing the Town of Ramsgate.....rehydrating at the Prospect of Whitby. We tried to eat at the Grapes -- but it was busy...so carried along to CW and the always dependable Pilgrims Pizza....