Rotherhithe River Ramble

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark
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Rotherhithe River Ramble

Southwark, London

by activethames

  • 1hr 15m / 3km
  • 74

Roam along the River Thames on this jaunt from Rotherhithe station. Learn about the history of the river and connect with nature as you go.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to this riverside walk from Rotherhithe Overground station. Exit the station and turn left to walk along Brunel Road. Read more ⬇️

    Step 1: Welcome to this riverside walk from Rotherhithe Overground station. Exit the station and turn left to walk along Brunel Road. Read more ⬇️

  2. Turn left onto Railway Avenue. There’s a handy fingerpost here pointing towards the Thames Path and Brunel Museum.

    Step 2: Turn left onto Railway Avenue. There’s a handy fingerpost here pointing towards the Thames Path and Brunel Museum.

  3. Step 3: The Thames Path is a long distance walking trail, following England’s best known river for 185.2miles (298 km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on into the heart of London.

  4. There’s a water fountain on your right here, a great place to refill your water bottle before setting off on this walk.

    Step 4: There’s a water fountain on your right here, a great place to refill your water bottle before setting off on this walk.

  5. Continue following Railway Avenue. Notice the rail themed murals on your left hand side as you go.

    Step 5: Continue following Railway Avenue. Notice the rail themed murals on your left hand side as you go.

  6. Railway Avenue is home to some lovely pockets of nature. We spotted tulips whilst on this walk. 🌷

    Step 6: Railway Avenue is home to some lovely pockets of nature. We spotted tulips whilst on this walk. 🌷

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