Woolwich Ferry crossing – Thames Barrier loop from Woolwich

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Woolwich Ferry crossing – Thames Barrier loop from Woolwich

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Woolwich Ferry crossing – Thames Barrier loop from Woolwich

02:46

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.13 km for 344 m

Closed: • 9:00 PM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Woolwich Ferry crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

The only way to cross the river that far east. Nice views of the industrial part of the city.
The alternative way to cross the river is to take the …

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1.49 km

Woolwich Dockyard Gun Emplacement

Highlight • Historical Site

2.73 km

Former Siemens Brothers Factory

Highlight • Monument

Opened in 1858 by the Siemens brothers, part of many technological breakthroughs over the years: the first transatlantic cable, dynamos for the world’s first electrically-lit street, the first plastic telephone, …

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3.00 km

Thames Barrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thames Barrier prevents London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges from the North Sea. The magnificent feat of engineering has been operational since 1982. From this spot, you get a great view of the barrier.

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5.07 km

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

Highlight • Trail

Thames walk

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8.62 km

Royal Iris Abandoned Ferry

Highlight • Other

An old ferry called the Royal Iris, Searching this up on Google it used to be a Mersey Ferry in Liverpool and the Beatles played on it four times back …

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