Woolwich

There are also two very long flights of steps at Plumstead Common (each 50? 60? more?) going down and then up from the Slade Ponds....

Daisy C

I really liked this route combination and the mix of old, new, industrial, residential & natural you see on the way. It was easy to navigate and fairly quiet too despite it being part of the Thames Path. Recommended!...

Dan Barron

Long views across the Thames, old industries, new developments, huge skies, more wildlife than you might think and statues by Anthony Gormley (turn off point for Woolwich). Both ends are very close to the Thames Path (English Coastal Path!), so it's very easy to navigate, despite the occasional fingerpost pointing the wrong way. The only one that matters is "Town Centre via Central Way", at the turnoff point for Thamesmead....

Daisy C

This route shares the best bits of EltWoo 1 but is easier to follow. Top sunset viewing tips in the author's notes ;->...

Daisy C

At the southern end the route takes you round a somewhat preposterous loop, and for that indirectness it loses a star....

David Sanderson

The other reviews are right, the round tunnel entrance building is well hidden, and then the stairs door is further hidden....

Daisy C

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

ETA - I've uploaded EltWoo 3, an improved version of this route, which I recommend if want to see the views from the top of Shooters Hill and you like helpful fingerpost signs, but don't want to get lost down a flytipped alley in Plumstead....

Daisy C

Overall I enjoyed this route, it was easy to navigate and pretty quiet traffic wise. There was a alternative route through the housing which looked greener on the map but I think this choice was better, as very easy to follow and the paths between the housing looked pretty maze like. The Ridgeway path is green and quite wild (not overgrown though) which gives a feeling of distance from the sometimes noisy industrial sites either side....

Daisy C

From Woolwich to Plumstead it follows the very busy and noisy A206....

Daisy C

Crossing is possible if you are pretty nimble but otherwise follow Haha Rd to the lights at the A205 junction and cross there, missing out the Barracks altogether....

Daisy C

Good views and a mid-route tearoom at Severndroog Castle (not so much a castle, more a single turret)....

Daisy C

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

This route follows the very last bit of the Capital Ring through the Woolwich Foot tunnel and is therefore well signposted, although as has been said before not the easiest to find from the South Side. A pretty unique experience being able to walk under the Thames (only a few places you can do it) and was very quiet when I did it....

Dannyash

A simple route made interesting by its use of the Woolwich foot tunnel, which I would otherwise have been unaware of....

ShortLegsLongWalk

Fairly urban walk, but felt effective and was easy enough to follow....

ShortLegsLongWalk

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

Good alternative to getting the DLR if you want a walk. Previous review is accurate....

Charles Hedley

Mostly very nice, a couple of points where we took a detour to avoid a bit of less walkable road (Wrekin road) and one area that needed a very small detour because the plotted route was inaccessible (end of olven road)...

gpkeeling

If you're travelling north-to-south, the first third or so of the route is through the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, which is well-let and safe any time of day or night (see photo)....

jenny_mills