London
Thames Path Section 1: Woolwich to Tower Bridge
The urban opening from Woolwich Foot Tunnel and the Thames Barrier into central London.
Train Plan
Trains There
- Stations
- Central London to Woolwich
- Duration
- About 15-25 min by Elizabeth line from central London
- Frequency
- Frequent
Trains Back
- Stations
- London Bridge to Central London
- Duration
- About 5-15 min
- Frequency
- Very frequent
Time Estimate
Estimate based on 19.9 km and 180 m ascent.
- Walking
- 4 hr 25 min
- Breaks
- 1 hr
- Route Total
- 5 hr 25 min
- Whole Trip (incl. trains)
- 5 hr 55 min
- Sunrise
- 5:03
- Sunset
- 20:50
Long Route
Part of Thames Path
Elevation Profile
- Low
- -2 m
- High
- 18 m
Route Overview
Start at Woolwich and follow the river west past the Thames Barrier, Greenwich, Deptford and Bermondsey to Tower Bridge. This is the most urban day of the route and has frequent escape points by DLR, Elizabeth line, tube and rail.
Train Notes
Use the Elizabeth line or DLR for Woolwich. London Bridge, Tower Hill and Tower Gateway give easy return options at the finish.
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