Distance: Approximately
6.2 miles or 10 km for those more metrically minded
Difficulty: 1 out of 10
Meet: 18:30 at exit to London
Bridge Mainline Station across from Hays Galleria
Return: Greenwich
DLR, mainline train or Thames Clipper
This is an easy and varied walk along the south
side of the Thames. It passes from iconic London landmarks, such as the Tower and
Dickensian wharfs reminiscent of Oliver Twist, through quieter areas of Rotherhithe
(where the Mayflower famously made a stop before setting across the seas) and
Deptford before reaching Greenwich. Along
the way are plenty of historic refreshment points, such as the Angel, the
Mayflower and the Dog and Bell….Spoiled for choice!
Additionally, tonight we will be treated to festive
fayre from the Christmas by the River market!
Navigation is easy, just keep river on your left and follow the Thames Path markers. More information about the route can be found here.
Enjoy the walk!
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9 assembled at the appointed meeting place and set off promptly to the Thames Path through Hays Galleria. As promised the Thames Path was festooned with Christmas market stalls offering a variety of trinkets and refreshments. To my knowledge no one paid custom to any of the vendors. We were soon caught up by late starting number 10....Leaving the hustle and bustle of London behind we carried on through Rotherhithe admiring fine views back to Tower Bridge in the crisp sharp air and some riverside sculptures. On we went passing the Angel and the Mayflower where we picked up number n=11. Next up was Deptford where at last we stopped to quench our growing thirst at the Dog and Bell, a fine pub with a wonderful selection of ales. As it was rather busy and the only space available was an unheated outdoor table, we limited our visit to one delicious pint and moved on to Greenwich for further nourishment. In Greenwich, a number headed straight home while 5 tried a new and overpriced Turkish grill, having struck out at the thai and Bill's.....An enjoyable outing in w=cold-clear-conditions-with-occaisional-wind-gusts.
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