Cutty Sark – Greenwich Foot Tunnel loop from South Quay

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Cutty Sark – Greenwich Foot Tunnel loop from South Quay

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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 walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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

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 Old Royal Naval College, the Maritime Museum, Queens House and, if you walk a bit further, Greenwich Park and the historic Royal Observatory. From Cutty Sark looking north, you can see the modern buildings of Canary Wharf, the financial district, and you can cross the river using the Greenwich Foot Tunnel as well. Getting here is easy, take the DLR from Bank or Canary Wharf, or the Clipper to Greenwich Pier. There are lots of restaurants and shops around.

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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 opposite. On the one hand, Royal Greenwich, on the other, Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf. Royal Greenwich boasts a large, historic ensemble of buildings that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the two northern districts, which are part of the Docklands, London is growing into the sky. The tallest buildings in London are located here in a very small space and the skyline is completely the opposite of that on the south bank.
The view is also very worthwhile at night and the lighting is impressive.

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5.81 km

Greenwich Foot Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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