From West India to The Town of Ramsgate

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Overview

Starting at West India Quay DLR, near the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, we will head down to the river and follow it around to Shadwell. From there we will follow the canal round to St Katharines Dock then down into Wapping where we will end at the historic Town of Ramsgate pub, just near Wapping Overground Station.

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Start time:: 7:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 9:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 15.2m / 50ft
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Dog friendly
Introductory walk
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 37477 80514
Nearest postcode:: E14 4EG
what3words:: buns.await.loser

Start time:: 7:00 pm

West India Quay DLR station Meet outside the Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 35025 80175
Nearest postcode:: E1W 3PA
what3words:: blaze.vibe.once

Estimated finish time:: 9:00 pm

Wapping Railway Station.

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