Start - London Bridge
End - Erith
Geocaches - 12
A walk that got less interesting as the weather improved.
Another miserable Saturday in November sees me braving the elements to get the miles in. I have goretexed up before many a walk but never whilst sitting in a photo booth, handily located at London Bridge Tube Station. An ideal spot to attempt to get waterproof trousers on, out of the glare of interested Cockneys.
This is the last leg of the Time Out London Walks epic from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier. I have split into three day walks, and extended it from the Thames Barrier so that it links to the beginning of the London Loop at Erith. I like to keep things tidy.
Leave London Bridge Tube station, and a shortcut brings me right out at the river. No navigation problems today - I just keep the river on my left and keep plodding.
I know London quite well but the same old views always inspire.
Timeless London View on a Grim Day |
It's going to be a pint in Erith. A statement designed to give any sane man the Fear.
If you are going to attempt this walk, I suggest that you really like Canary Wharf. As the Thames Path runs in a perfect U Shape, you get to see the vista from three angles and it dominates a large part of the walk. At least the rain stops for me to de-gortex and walk without rustling.
Have to Love Canary Wharf - you will be looking at it for a large part of this walk |
Gateway to one of the Finest Suburbs of London |
02 Arena |
Thames Barrier - Start (and End) of the Thames Path |
There is nothing really there.
Mainly like this, after the Thames Barrier. |
Arrive at Erith and there is time for a pint before my train. I have done my research. The best pub in Erith is the Ship.
This is akin to saying "he was the nicest member of the Nazi Party".
No real ale but a deserved pint of Stella, which for these parts, was reassuringly inexpensive.
When no real ale is available - go posh. |
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