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Richmond Group

We are the Richmond Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Starting at the North Greenwich Station, we walk past the iconic O2 Arena, then follow the Thames Path, admiring a number of public art installations along the way. We arrive at the impressive Thames Barrier, a marvel of engineering. From there we join the Green Chain and climb up to Gilbert's Pit viewpoint, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) renowned for its unique geology. We then go through Maryon Park, home to a small zoo, and enjoy lunch at the historic Charlton House, surrounded by its expansive parkland. Continuing our walk, we pass through Hornfair Park, before crossing Woolwich Common, a large expanse of green space. The walk concludes at the historic Woolwich Barracks, then finishing with the option of several Woolwich stations. Finish 1600

Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Joint walk with HFW Ramblers

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 39178 79818
Nearest postcode:
SE10 0PH
what3words:
closed.twig.basic
Start time:
10:35 am

Ground level inside North Greenwich Station (Richmond 9:45 Waterloo 10:05 change for Jubilee Line to North Greenwich)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 43844 79025
Nearest postcode:
SE18 6FL
what3words:
tests.pool.caged
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Finishing at Woolwich Elizabeth line stations, but passing DLR and National Rail stations

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