Capital Ring Section 1

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  Step 1: This section of the Capital Ring begins at the southern end of the Woolwich foot tunnel. With the river on your right follow Glass Yard.

• Step 2: If you’re arriving by public transport buses will atop at Woolwich High Street. Buses 51, 99 and 386 towards Orpington, Bexleyheath and Blackheath.

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  Step 3: Keep following Glass Yard as it bears to the right. Did you know the Woolwich Foot Tunnel was built in 1912?

• Step 4: At present the section of the path beyond Ferry Approach is closed due to construction. Instead turn left, then turn right onto Woolwich Church Street.

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  Step 5: Turn right down Mast Quay. Then once you reach the water turn left to follow the riverside path. Can you spot the Thames Barrier?

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  Step 6: Pass by two water-filled former dry-docks and the Gun Drill Battery. As well as cannons.

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