River Thames at Erith

Walk preview

Step 1: A perfect short lunchtime or Sunday morning walk, we parked in Morrison's car park.

Step 2:

Step 3: Erith is the location of the longest pier in Greater London.

Step 4: Once a tourist destination, Erith riverside is now a mix of industry and residential property.

Step 5: That green hill over there is Essex!

Step 6: Can you see the Queen Elizabeth II bridge?

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Thames Path South Bank Section 4d
Erith, London
- 2hr 20m / 6.4km
- 174
Follow the Thames Path, on this stunning route from Erith to Slade Green, through the gorgeous Crayford Marshes.
London Loop Section 1
From Erith to Old Bexley
- 3hr 5m / 14km
- 1045
An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.
Green Chain Walk Section 2
Bexley, London
- 2hr 5m / 6.4km
- 240
On this walk from Erith Riverside to Bostall Woods, enjoy Thames views, historic sites and green spaces galore.
RSPB Rainham Marshes
Purfleet, Thurrock
- 1hr 15m / 2.2km
- 65
Enjoy bird spotting and lovely views across the Thames at this surprisingly serene reserve in the midst of industry
TfL20 Nature Reserve Walk
Crayford, London
- 20 minutes / 1.5km
- 52
A jaunt around a London Wildlife Trust nature reserve in Crayford. Good for dog-walkers and a quick nature break.
Thames Path South Bank Section 4c
Bexley, London
- 1hr 30m / 4km
- 179
Discover gorgeous nature reserves, quiet paths along the water and neat walking amid industrial activity on this varied Thames Path section.