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South East Essex Group

We are the South East Essex 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

A linear walk with a circle!

Tower of London and across tower bridge and follow Thames path to Rotherhithe.   Turn right and circle through two lovely parks to Stave hill for fabulous 360° views of London skyline.  Turn left back onto Thames path and walk to isambard brunel Rotherhithe tunnel museum and cafe.  Rotherhithe station is close by for journey home.

Please check website a day or two before as walk will be cancelled in bad weather 

Sunday, 19 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Mostly flat with good paths but frequent steps to negotiate. 

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33415 80943
Nearest postcode:
EC3M 4AJ
what3words:
cross.envy.tunnel
Start time:
10:30 am

Front entrance of fenchurch street station. EC3M 4AJ cross.envy.tunnel However can also join us south side of tower bridge by maggies causeway.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 35304 79784
Nearest postcode:
SE16 4LD
what3words:
patrol.demand.softly
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

We will end walk at brunel museum cafe where nearest rail station is Rotherhithe

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