Nature pit stop by the Thames 🌿

Walks, England, Greater London, Newham
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Nature pit stop by the Thames 🌿

North Woolwich, London

by sutchfun

  • 40 minutes / 1km
  • 38

A stroll through North Woolwich and Royal Victoria Gardens. Enjoy green space views and amazing engineering with the Woolwich Tunnel.

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Wheel friendly
  • Great views
  • Water feature

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  1. Step 1: King George V DLR is right nearby. Start at any one of the entrances to Royal Victoria Gardens for a break from the day and lovely views of the Thames.

  2. There are lovely tree-lined paths throughout the park

    Step 2: There are lovely tree-lined paths throughout the park

  3. There’s a great kids playground and outdoor paddling for the summer time. There are convenient loos opposite the play park.

    Step 3: There’s a great kids playground and outdoor paddling for the summer time. There are convenient loos opposite the play park.

  4. Step 4: You’ll also find a bowling green and two tennis courts.

  5. As you wander the park and near the edge of the Thames you will come across this old Steam Hammer.

    Step 5: As you wander the park and near the edge of the Thames you will come across this old Steam Hammer.

  6. You can walk alongside the Thames and stop on a bench for great views. The Woolwich Ferry pier is up ahead.

    Step 6: You can walk alongside the Thames and stop on a bench for great views. The Woolwich Ferry pier is up ahead.

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