We are the Cambridge Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk starts at East India DLR station and finishes at Blackheath station.
From East India DLR station, we walk towards Trinity Buoy Wharf, a creative quarter in Docklands, passing East India Dock Basin, a serene spot with a bird sanctuary.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is a hub of creativity, featuring art installations and a unique lighthouse that houses Longplayer, a one-thousand-year-long musical composition. Longplayer began playing at midnight on December 31, 1999, and will continue without repetition until the last moment of 2999, at which point it will complete its cycle and begin again.
Leaving Trinity Buoy Wharf, we follow the New Thames Path along the river, taking in views of Canary Wharf and the Millennium Dome until you arrive at the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The tunnel connects the Isle of Dogs (near Island Gardens) to Greenwich and allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the River Thames. Walking through the foot tunnel from Island Gardens to Greenwich takes approximately 5 minutes.
In Greenwich, you'll see the Cutty Sark and The Old Royal Naval College, including the chapel of St Peter and St Paul. Then, take the tunnel that links the chapel to the Painted Hall to view the Bee Boles. Bee Boles are niches built into the walls of the cellars beneath the Painted Hall, originally used for storing beehives made from straw or wicker.
Next, we walk up the hill through Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory for a grand view of London from the top of the hill and visit the point of the Meridian line.
Finally, continue from Greenwich Park up to Blackheath. Nestled in Southeast London, Blackheath is a charming and historic area known for its expansive common and village-like atmosphere.
Note, start time 10:30am
Starting point is East India DLR Station between two stairs at ground level. There are toilets and café at Trinity Buoy Wharf, short walk from East India station.
If coming from Cambridge station, suggested train is 08:44am train which arrives London Kings Cross 09:32. PLEASE CHECK RAMBLERS WEBSITE/APP FOR UPDATES INCASE OF ISSUES WITH TRAINS FROM CAMBRIDGE TO LONDON NEAR THE TIME. AT TIME OF WRITING, THE TRAINS ARE RUNNING NORMALLY.
From London Kings Cross, take the Northern line Southbound to Bank Station, then the DLR (heading to Woolwich Arsenal) and get off at East India. Journey time is approx. 45 minutes.
The foot tunnel lifts are occasionally not working, we may need to use the steps at both ends.
Walk leader is Sushma – 07975846715. If you have any question, please contact me.
Meet at East India DLR station between two stairs, near the Nisa extra store.
Blackheath station. A train ticket will need to be purchased from Blackheath to London Bridge. Thereafter using the underground back to Kings Cross.
