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Greenwich

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Slow Ways linking Greenwich and Blackheath, Canada Water, Canary Wharf, Lewisham, Woolwich

England / Greater London / Greenwich

Greenwich’s five Slow Ways are 80% checked

Drawn: 5/5
reviewed: 5/5
verified: 5/5
and surveyed: 1/5

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Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.

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Walk to Greenwich from further afield

Slow Way Route To do
Canary Wharf—Greenwich
Canagre one Survey me Distance 3km/2mi Ascent 14m Descent 18m
Canada Water—Greenwich
Canagree one Survey me Distance 5km/3mi Ascent 35m Descent 37m
Canada Water—Greenwich
Canagree two Review me Distance 6km/4mi Ascent 61m Descent 61m
Greenwich—Blackheath
Grebla one

Survey me Distance 3km/2mi Ascent 24m Descent 44m
Greenwich—Blackheath
Grebla two Enjoy me Distance 3km/2mi Ascent - Descent -
Greenwich—Woolwich
Grewoo one

Review me Distance 7km/4mi Ascent 52m Descent 59m
Greenwich—Woolwich
Grewoo three Survey me Distance 7km/4mi Ascent 62m Descent 51m
Lewisham—Greenwich
Lewgre one Survey me Distance 2km/1mi Ascent 38m Descent 45m

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Collective progress

72% of Greenwich’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

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drawn

8/8

reviewed

1/8

surveyed

6/8

verified

18 people have contributed to Greenwich’s Slow Ways

1 people have pledged to walk and review a route

1 people have surveyed a route in Greenwich

36km out of 36km have been walked and reviewed

109km of reviews have been shared in Greenwich

Latest Updates

But it does include the back view of St George's Church (listed), the Ha Ha path beside Woolwich Common and G Park is always lovely. But at Greenwich Park it's a moderately steep choice compared to other options. Every other path down but one has a better view....

Daisy C

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I had to mount the fence to help me get across this big body of water as i wasn't wearing water resistant shoes. Other than that, the scene varies from industrial warehouses to new apartment complexs to very cute tavern alleys closer to Greenwich....

Ky Pham

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Uphill past two churches to cross a busy road and past the MOD....

Lizbiz70

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Steve Litchfield took this photo on Canagre one

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Starting from the base of the iconic One Canada Square, the route takes you immediately due south to a revolving door (photo 2) and through a short indoors section and out again to cross the beautiful South Quay Footbridge (photo 3). The route takes you along South Dock, and then south into West India & Millwall Docks (photos 4 & 5) before crossing the dock via the Dutch styled Glengall Bridge (photo 6). The route then follows a very brief (50m) section of road before crossing and entering into Millwall Park (photos 10 & 11) where my daughter was pleased to be distracted by a decent child's playground. From here it's a very short walk to the end of the route on Greenwich Church Street (photo 15)....

Steve Litchfield

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As previous reviewer said there is a bit of the Thames path closed by the Woolwich ferry but there is an easy enough detour. Would do this again!...

Dan Barron

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The path used to get down/up the hill in Greenwich Park is one of the steepest ways to go through the Park but it has the best views and passes the Royal Observatory, the cafe and the coffee-hut, as well as a Meridian photo-op to be stood with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west....

Daisy C

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Through the park it sticks to the paths where cycling is allowed, which makes this a better route than Grebla One if you're cycling. Very easy to navigate....

clarefin

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Greenwich town centre, Greenwich Park and Blackheath common are all very enjoyable....

Daisy C

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Greenwich—Blackheath

Jane Taylor added Grebla two, a new walk from Greenwich to Blackheath

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Excellent 5 star route connecting Greenwich to Blackheath. I made this route to correct errors with Grebla One, especially the misrouting at the hill in Greenwich Park....

Jane Taylor

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In fact most of the route is busy because of the popularity of the Greenwich area with tourists but there is still plenty of room to walk and worth it for the views....

porcovolente

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Coming from Greenwich it looks like there is no easy crossing point for the busy A2 but when you get close you will see a Pelican Crossing to your right. Plenty of greenery on the whole route for central London and obviously no shortage of places to get food and drink at either end plus good transport links....

porcovolente

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A good route but it goes a bit off piste in Greenwich Park, involves climbing over fences into a grassy area on the hill up to the observatory. See photos of fence (no gate) with grassy area behind. I’ll remake as Grebla Two, which keeps all the good bits, and corrects the routing up/down the hill to follow official paths and not climb over fences!...

Jane Taylor

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There is one section just east of the Thames Barrier which is technically only open between 6am and 9pm. * The Thames Path has been diverted for a building project at Mast Quay, just west of the Woolwich Ferry....

Daisy C

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Starting from the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, which I last visited on a school trip 40 years ago, the route takes you down the steps into Greenwich Foot Tunnel (there is a lift option to avoid the steps)....

David Sanderson

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An enjoyable, safe and easy to follow route which uses Lewisham Hill and Greenwich Park. Really nice views, with hill climbing involved. Good access....

Tim Ryan

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It's a relaxing mixture of quiet back streets, Thames Path, green and blue spaces before arriving in historic, bustling Greenwich....

Intrepid Rabbit

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Most of it is along the Thames Path but cuts out the Greenwich Peninsula, making the journey quite a bit shorter. The roads through Woolwich at the end are mainly pedestrianised....

Intrepid Rabbit

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Intrepid Rabbit took this photo on Grewoo three

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The only thing to consider is that the park closes at dusk, so in the winter that section of the walk won't be possible in the evenings....

clarefin

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I walked this as part of a circular walk combined with Lewbla and Grebla and it was really nice to see so much of the heath. For most of this stretch across the heath there is no pavement (see photos), only a narrow track or gravel - fine for walking, but might be more challenging for wheels. The path in the park is very steep, so you could use The Avenue (parallel) for a slightly gentler incline....

clarefin

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Very pleasant route through the docks in Rotherhithe and along the river. Mostly traffic free....

Charles Hedley

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An easy and direct route that crosses Blackheath and Greenwich Park in a fairly straight line before descending into Greenwich. Worth it alone for the view from the park. The suggested route goes through Greenwich Market, which is often busy, but has lots of food stalls and others selling various sorts of merchandise....

Teeds

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The suggested route involves following two roads (Wat Tyler and Cade) that do not have pavements....

Teeds

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Canada Water—Greenwich

Andrew added Canagree two, a new walk from Canada Water to Greenwich

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Close to Canada Water there are steps up to Surrey Quays Road which can be avoided with a simple detour around the Decathlon building (follow the lake past the Decathlon store entrance, turn left along the service road to rejoin the mapped route on Surrey Quays Road). The only busy main road is a short stretch along Evelyn Street - this can be avoided with a detour through Sayes Court Park (from Grove Street turn left into the park, follow the Thames Path signs ahead and right emerging into Sayes Court Street. Head straight on towards the main road, rejoining the mapped route at Prince Street)....

JHWalking

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For the second two-thirds (between Greenland Dock and Greenwich), the route follows the Thames Path National Trail, and National Cycle Route 4, and is well signposted and waymarked....

Andrew

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Just at the north end as the route passes through the building, there may be access issues if the building is closed....

mtormey

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Going through the Greenwich foot tunnel is a treat (if you like that kind of thing)....

danravenellison

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Walked 5 days a week for 12 years....

IKwalker

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Greenwich—Woolwich

Daisy C added Grewoo three, a new walk from Greenwich to Woolwich

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Greenwich

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Canary Wharf—Greenwich

Slow Ways added Canagre one, a new walk from Canary Wharf to Greenwich

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Canada Water—Greenwich

Slow Ways added Canagree one, a new walk from Canada Water to Greenwich

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Greenwich—Blackheath

Slow Ways added Grebla one, a new walk from Greenwich to Blackheath

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Greenwich—Woolwich

Slow Ways added Grewoo one, a new walk from Greenwich to Woolwich

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Lewisham—Greenwich

Slow Ways added Lewgre one, a new walk from Lewisham to Greenwich

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Greenwich’s Slow Ways starting point

Grid ref

TQ3827377798

Lat / Lon

51.48224° / -0.01007°

Easting / Northing

538,273E / 177,798N

Fancy stretching your legs a bit more?

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Facilities

Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Greenwich's meeting point

Public toilet

Wheelchair accessible toilet

Supermarket or convenience shop

Restaurant, cafe or pub

Accommodation

Accommodation for under £50 a night

Campsite

Bothy

Free wifi

Mobility scooter hire

Off-road wheelchair hire

Disabled Parking

Train station

Bus stop

Ferry

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