Pepys's Progress - linear walk

West Essex Group

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Overview

Meet: Tower Hill station. A riverside walk from Tower Hill to Greenwich, in the footsteps of Samuel Pepys. Some commentary and a coffee stop. Pub & cafés at end. Finish: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich at 15.00 approx, depending on pace of group.

Sunday, 24 May 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 33603 80726
Nearest postcode:: EC3N 4DJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 38429 77796
Nearest postcode:: SE10 9NN
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

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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

Join now for just £3.75 per month