Surrey Quays, London
Avoid the main roads around Surrey Quays, find a spot by the dock to chill, watch the world go by & enjoy the calming vibes the blue brings.
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Step 1: Start at Surrey Quays station or Canada Water is nearby.
Step 2: Walk up Redriff Road beside the shopping centre. You’re looking out for the red lifting bridge. At the bridge, walk down the stairs.
Step 3: Built in 1949 as a temporary measure to span nearby Deptford Creek. It was moved here 10yrs later to replace a much older swing bridge.
Step 4: Down we go. There’s also an underpass back towards the shopping centre if you’re looking for an accessible route.
Step 5: Greenland Dock is part of Surrey Docks. Made in the 17th Century, it was originally known as Howland Great Wet Dock.
Step 6: You can catch a great view of the city in this area. If you just head to the station and shopping centre, you wouldn’t know this was here.
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