Cutty Sark – Greenwich Foot Tunnel loop from South Quay

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Cutty Sark – Greenwich Foot Tunnel loop from South Quay

Moderate

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Cutty Sark – Greenwich Foot Tunnel loop from South Quay

02:08

8.22km

50m

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: August 9, 2026

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Maritime Greenwich

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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535 m

View of Canary Wharf from Glengall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Though probably not the nicest part of London an important part of city development. Check out the Museum of London Docklands to get information about the transition from harbour to what it is now.

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2.47 km

View of the Cutty Sark

Highlight • River

View over the Thames towards Greenwich with the iconic sailboat Cutty Sark on (not at) the shore.

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3.20 km

Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, and the Gipsy Moth Pub

Highlight • Cafe

Quite tourist oriented, but still has a nice atmosphere if it’s not overcrowded.

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4.35 km

Cutty Sark

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a lot to see within minutes of here, so it’s a great place to start exploring Greenwich. There is the Cutty Sark, the restored British tea clipper, the …

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5.68 km

View of the London Skyline from Greenwich

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you go through the Greenwich Pedestrian Tunnel from the south to the north bank of the Thames, or vice versa, you have a beautiful view of the London district …

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5.81 km

One of the few opportunities in east London to cross the Thames without using a boat and quite a unique experience. Also the contrast when from the highly developed Docklands to the old village of Greenwich is quite strong.

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7.01 km