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North West Kent Group

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

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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

Overview

Start at Surrey Quays overground station. Walk through Southwark Park to the Thames, then along the river and around Rotherhithe to return through Russia Dock Woodland for lunch at The Surrey Docks (Wetherspoons). Easy walking with some roads to cross.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 35627 78954
Nearest postcode:
SE16 5LQ
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visa.edits.fell
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Surrey Quays Overground Station. If coming by car, there is time-limited parking in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (Tesco, 3 hours) SE16 7LL.

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