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Windsor & District Group

We are the Windsor & District 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
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Overview

This final stage starts at Rotherhithe Pier and passes through dockland and on to the Cutty Sark and Greenwich. From Greenwich is follows the river on a loop around the O2 Arena to finally get to the Thames Barrier. There is a cafe and toilets along the first part of the route. We are walking on good paths which may have puddles after rain. Bring a packed lunch and drink.

The walk can be shortened to 3 miles by leaving at the Cutty Sark and using stations in Greenwich. 

Friday, 27 March 2026
Start time:
10:55 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 36551 80150
Nearest postcode:
SE16 5HW
what3words:
fool.visa.back
Start time:
10:55 am

The walk starts from the Thames path on the south side of Rotherhithe Pier. Catch the Elizabeth Line train from Maidenhead at 09:28, Taplow 09:31, Burnham 09:34, Slough 09:38 or Langley 09:42 to Whitechapel arriving at 10.24. We then transfer to the Windrush Line South and catch the 10.31 (to West Croydon) arriving at Rotherhithe at 10 :36am We then catch the C10 towards Canada Water to Rotherhithe Pier arriving about 10.55am. Buy an off peak travel card.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 41500 79301
Nearest postcode:
SE7 8NJ
what3words:
first.mount.mass
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm

The walk finishes at the Thames Barrier. There is then a 10 minute walk along the Greenway to Woolwich Road to catch the 180 bus to Woolwich Station (Elizabeth 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