
Waterside Wander in Woolwich
Greenwich, London
- 1hr 5m / 4.9km
- 80
Take a waterside wander in Woolwich. Learn more about the area’s maritime history, enjoy the River Thames and spot nature along the way.
Download a PDF for Green Chain Walk Section 4b - Green Chain Walk Section 4b guide.
Step 1: Welcome to section 4b of the Green Chain Walk. This walk begins at Plumstead Common and ends at Oxleas Meadows.

Step 2: To get to the start of this walk from Plumstead station, turn right out of the station.
Step 3: Turn immediately right again on to Griffin Road.
Step 4: Walk up this Griffin Road and bear left at the end, which is Waverley Crescent.
Step 5: At the Common follow the road round to the right and just past the bus stop cross over the road near the railings.

Step 6: Follow Waverley Crescent south and cross over Plumstead Common Road at the crossing.

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