Green Chain Walk Section 5

Walks, England, Greater London, Greenwich
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Green Chain Walk Section 5

Greenwich, London

by transportforlondon

  • 2hr 15m / 6.3km
  • 208

Visit the Thames Barrier and discover a secret castle in the woods on this incredible Green Chain adventure.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Hilly & steep

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  1. Welcome to section 5 of the Green Chain Walk. This section begins at Barrier Gardens and ends at Oxleas Meadows.

    Step 1: Welcome to section 5 of the Green Chain Walk. This section begins at Barrier Gardens and ends at Oxleas Meadows.

  2. Step 2: To get to the start of this walk from Charlton Station, head down the right-hand side of Anchor and Hope Lane. When you get to Vaizeys Wharf, turn right and follow the riverside.

  3. Step 3: Alternative use bus routes 161, 177, 180 and 472 and get off at the Royal Greenwich University Technical College. The Green Chain footpath can be found by the pedestrian crossing traffic lights.

  4. This point is also one end of the Thames Path National Trail, which follows the Thames for 180 miles.

    Step 4: This point is also one end of the Thames Path National Trail, which follows the Thames for 180 miles.

  5. Today, we’re following the Green Chain, running inland from here towards Falconwood.

    Step 5: Today, we’re following the Green Chain, running inland from here towards Falconwood.

  6. When you’re ready, let’s begin. Head away from the river by going up the staircase over the embankment.

    Step 6: When you’re ready, let’s begin. Head away from the river by going up the staircase over the embankment.

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