London Walk: North Greenwich To Greenwich Thames Path Walk. Homeboy and I went on an impromptu stroll with a friend on Sunday. We met at North Greenwich and walked via the Thames Path to Greenwich. I loved the combination of Canary Wharf views, river beaches and the industrial landscape, so I’m sharing this North Greenwich To Greenwich Thames Path Walk with you. It takes about an hour, and you have many tourist attractions when you reach Greenwich.
Stunning Vistas
North Greenwich To Greenwich Thames Path Walk Start
Start your journey at North Greenwich station on the Jubilee Underground line. Exiting the station, you are greeted with a fantastic view of the O2 Arena live music venue. You may remember when this building was called the Millennium Dome and held an exhibition to celebrate the millennium. The building is located on the Greenwich Peninsular overlooking the River Thames.
02 Arena
North Greenwich To Greenwich Thames Path Highlights
Head to the River Thames, where you can begin your walk on the Thames Path. On your way, you’ll see a giant inverted pylon that looks like it has fallen over. This outdoor art sculpture by Alex Chinneck is 35 metres tall and weighs 15 tons.
Inverted Pylon by Alex Chinneck
When you reach the Thames Path, you will be bowled over by a view of Canary Wharf directly in front of you, which is worth a picture or two. All the iconic London buildings are in clear view and ready to admire.
Canary Wharf
In the distance, you will also notice the East Greenwich Gas Works structure. It was the last gas works to be built in London and is the most modern. It manufactured town gas from coal. This is the only structure remaining here; it was built in 1886. Next to this is the Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range.
East Greenwich Gas Works Structure and Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range
You will see a few mini beaches as you stroll along the Thames Path. In some parts, with weeping willow leaves cascading in front of you and the sun shimmering on the water, you may think you’re in a tropical location.
Stunning Views
With decaying wooden jetties in the water and rubber tyres washed up on shore, you also enjoy an industrial landscape.
Beach and Tyres
You can’t miss Morden Wharf, a 19-acre site formerly a sweetener’s refinery. This building and land will be redeveloped into a mixed-used area with offices and homes.
Morden Wharf
Keep your eyes open for the Alcatel Jetty, planted with a cute moss garden.
Alcatel Jetty Moss Garden
Next, you will see Enderby’s Wharf, which has a history of submarine communication cables.
Enderby’s Wharf
You might spot a few people walking on the stone beach banks of the Thames nearby.
Stone Beach Banks
New apartment blocks crowd the river banks with views across the Thames.
Apartment Blocks
Trinity Hospital is a group of almshouses built in 1613 with Grade II* Listed Building status. There is a bench in front which you can sit down on to enjoy the view.
Trinity Hospital
North Greenwich To Greenwich Thames Path Walk End
This walk ends in Greenwich, which has many tourist attractions. You will walk past the Old Royal Naval College and the University of Greenwich campus.
Old Royal Naval College
The Cutty Sark is a famous British clipper ship which can be viewed when you reach King William Walk.
Cutty Sark
If you want to explore further, head for Greenwich Park, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Mean Time, Prime Meridian, and Planetarium are located. The Queen’s House and National Maritime Museum are on the edge of the Park. Greenwich Market is great for shops and street food and is set within a World Heritage site. The Market is open seven days a week from 10 am until 5.30 pm. Many restaurants and pubs are dotted around, so you can enjoy refreshments before heading home. Read my Ten Things To Do In Greenwich List.
While you are in the area, these posts may be of interest:
Best Things To Do In Greenwich:
National Maritime Museum Greenwich
The Royal Observatory Greenwich
Best Places To Eat In Greenwich:
Goddards At Greenwich Pie And Mash
Breakfast At Peyton And Byrne Bakery Greenwich
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. Thanks, Rich and Homeboy, for the walk.
