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Assembly by Peter Burke – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Woolwich Arsenal DLR

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Assembly by Peter Burke – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Woolwich Arsenal DLR

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Assembly by Peter Burke – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Woolwich Arsenal DLR

01:08

16.2km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35 m for 52 m

After 5.24 km for 237 m

After 8.73 km for 308 m

After 12.4 km for 155 m

After 12.8 km for 97 m

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Start point

Train Station

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659 m

Assembly by Peter Burke

Highlight • Structure

Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier, along the Thames Path. Famous for the circle of Peter Burke sculptures and cannons of various sizes.

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2.29 km

Gravel Path Section, Thames Path near Gallions Reach

Highlight • Cycleway

The Thames Path cycle C14 route is mostly tarmac but there’s a lovely gravel path section below Thamesmead just before Gallions Reach.

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3.08 km

Thames Cycle Route at Tripcock Ness

Highlight • Cycleway

The 99-mile (159 km) Thames Cycle Route runs from Woolwich to Oxford via Windsor and Reading. It takes you along several stretches of the Thames, as well as through Richmond Park and Windsor Great Park.

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3.11 km

Tripcock Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the signposted destinations along the Thames Path. Just past Gallions Reach and before the pillbox; nothing much to see other than a viewing area and a lighthouse. A …

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8.71 km

Lesnes Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Lesnes Abbey offers the visitor beautiful abbey ruins, woodland and heathland (particularly noted for the bluebell and daffodil displays in season), an arboretum and more. There are 3 main trails around the grounds.

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