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London Strollers Group

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Overview

A circular walk of about four and a half miles.  Discover some of the treasures of Deptford and its riverside, along the Thames Path past the site of the historic Deptford Dockyard and Victualling Yard  to the South Dock, London's largest working marina, a stretch of the former Grand Surrey  Canal and two much-loved local parks, Deptford Park and Folkestone Gardens.  Should finish by about 13.30 back at New Cross station.  A joint walk with Blackheath Ramblers.
!!! No booking required, just turn up.
Leader:
Chris Percy (07800 663626). 

Late Notes for this walk    Please note that surface trains won’t be running to New Cross station – the published start point – on Sunday.  However, all surface trains to New Cross Gate and all Overground trains and buses to both New Cross Gate and New Cross stations should be OK.  It is a 10-minute walk from New Cross Gate station to New Cross station.  The walk will still leave at 10.30 am so you may need to adjust your planned journey.

Please also note that the café in Folkestone Gardens only accepts card payments.

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 36720 77132
Nearest postcode:
SE14 6LL
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Start time:
10:30 am

New Cross station (Zone 2, National Rail and Overground - Windrush Line)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking