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Brookmill Park, the River Ravensbourne and the ‘other’ St Paul’s
Posted Thursday, January 19th, 2012
A circular walk around Deptford including possible wildlife sightings along the River Ravensbourne and Deptford Creek, the baroque architechture of St Paul’s Church and lively, diverse Deptford High Street with its range of independent retailers.
From Deptford to Greenwich via Greenwich Park
Posted Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
A walk to Greenwich via Greenwich Royal Park and a section of the Thames Path, passing remnants of the maritime history of both Deptford and Greenwich.
Poplar Dock and Blackwall Basin
Posted Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
A walk around some of the old docks near Canary Wharf and Wood Wharf, involving several flights of steps. A step-free alternative is included. The walks can be shortened, if required, as indicated in the text.
East India Dock Basin and Trinity Buoy Wharf
Posted Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
A 60 minute walk taking in a section of the Thames Path, a bird sanctuary and an unusual feature of London’s maritime past. The walk can be shortened to 40 minutes if you prefer.
Hoxton Art, Parks & Regent’s Canal
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
A short urban walk through Hoxton and Shoreditch which takes in a stretch of Regent’s Canal and the White Cube Gallery.
Shadwell’s Maritime Heritage
Posted Monday, January 16th, 2012
An interesting walk with a maritime theme. Visit St Paul’s historic Church of Sea Captains. Explore Shadwell Basin, built as an extension of London Docks and pass the Willoughby Memorial, a tribute to those who died on NW Passage Expedition.
Life and Death
Posted Friday, January 13th, 2012
This is a walk of contrasts! It starts and ends with a walk along busy shopping streets, with the tranquility and greenery of West Norwood Cemetery in the middle.
Blackheath and Greenwich Revealed
Posted Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
A linear walk crossing the border between two London boroughs, passing through exclusive Blackheath Village, across the expanse of Blackheath finishing at the Cutty Sark; via Greenwich Royal Park and the Royal Observatory.
Green Spaces and River Front
Posted Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
A walk from the Albany Theatre in Deptford to the Sue Godfrey nature reserve and along the Thames path.
The Horniman Museum
Posted Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
A short walk with the opportunity to visit the Horniman Museum
