Thames Path South Bank Section 4b

Walk preview

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   Step 1: Welcome to the Thames Path! This walk follows the South Bank of the iconic Thames Path National Trail, from the Thames Barrier to Crossness Incinerator.

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   Step 2: This route doesn’t go all the way to Dover, but in this segment you’ll follow the river all the way around Thamesmead.

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   Step 3: Here, the walking and cycling paths separate. Take the ramp down to the lower path.

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   Step 4: To your left is a superb view of the towers operating the drop-gate flood barrier guarding the mouth of Barking Creek.

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   Step 5: You’ll pass on your right a wartime Pill Box, trained on Barking Creek.

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   Step 6: The path continues along the river.