The river, the hill & the feast

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark

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  • Step 1: We started the walk at Surrey Quays station and headed up past the big shopping centre on your left. Take a right when you see the red swing bridge, pic to follow :)

  • These swing bridges were installed during the war so that road access to the docks could be locked to stop looting as ships were unloaded.

    Step 2: These swing bridges were installed during the war so that road access to the docks could be locked to stop looting as ships were unloaded.

  • We had to carry the pram down as it's not accessible here. Mind out, the steps are rather steep.

    Step 3: We had to carry the pram down as it's not accessible here. Mind out, the steps are rather steep.

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