The Grandeur of Greenwich (Canary Wharf or Island Gardens to Greenwich) T=short.12
Distance: Approximately 4.0 miles or 6.4 km for those more metrically minded (5.5 miles/8.8 km if starting from Canary Wharf)
Difficulty: 2 out of 10
Meet: Island Gardens (DLR) at 19:00 OR, for those interested in something a bit longer, 18:30 at Canary Wharf Jubilee Line exit (DLR side)
Return: Greenwich mainline train, DLR or even Thames Clipper
This walk principally explores the treasures of Greenwich Park with a classic start from Island Gardens and the view across the river. However, those who want a longer walk can start from Canary Wharf and also explore the historic docklands and Mudchute city farm…..I will ask that the Island Gardens starters give the Canary Wharf starters a 5-minute grace on their departure, as we may get distracted by info panels, pigs or llamas en route from Canary Wharf….
I will mention that Greenwich Park is undergoing a bit of a revamp at the moment -- restoring the original layout of the Park -- so we may need to make a few diversions from the normal route.
More information on the walk and its instructions can be found here.
There are plenty of watering holes in Greenwich for post walk refreshies…..last time we enjoyed a nice meal in the garden of the Old Brewery…
Enjoy the walk!
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An amazing n=5 stalwarts met at the Canary Wharf Jubilee line exit at the appointed time and set off promptly in w=oscillating-light-and-heavy-showers. We kept a brisk pace -- but did spend some time at Mud Chute looking at the pigs, goats and other animals -- though most were cleverly taking cover from the showers.... We arrived at Island Gardens about 10 minutes late... and did not see anyone waiting for us -- so on we went through the foot tunnel after briefly taking in the grandeur of Greenwich from the riverside. Once on the other side, we enjoyed a short beach walk -- being low tide and then went through the Old Royal Naval College and then into the Park where we caught most of the highlights -- but given the heavy showers slightly shortened the route and opted for a meal in a Vietnamese restaurant near the train station. A fun, but slight damp, evening!
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