Surrey Quays Nature Wander

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark
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Surrey Quays Nature Wander

Southwark, London

by activethames

  • 1hr 45m / 4km
  • 107

An almost traffic-free waterside nature wander around Surrey Quays. Great hidden gems en route including a farm, a hill and secret woodland.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Child friendly

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  1. Step 1: Welcome to this family friendly nature walk! It’s almost completely traffic free, great for kids and perfect for a waterside wander. The nearest station is Surrey Quays and is well served by buses stopping at the Tesco.

  2. Step 2: The walk starts here at the end of Deal Porter’s Way. Flip to the map view by tapping the pin on the bottom left if you need extra guidance.

  3. Step 3: The closest station to the start of this walks is Surrey Quays Overground Station. Buses also stop along Deal Porters Way for the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre.

  4. Look for this pedestrian underpass beside Tesco which is to the right of the Surrey Quays shopping centre near, Redriff Road.

    Step 4: Look for this pedestrian underpass beside Tesco which is to the right of the Surrey Quays shopping centre near, Redriff Road.

  5. Continue under the underpass and former red swing bridge.

    Step 5: Continue under the underpass and former red swing bridge.

  6. Continue ahead and you’ll arrive at Greenland Dock. There’s a bench here where you can take a break if you need. Read more below. ⬇️

    Step 6: Continue ahead and you’ll arrive at Greenland Dock. There’s a bench here where you can take a break if you need. Read more below. ⬇️

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