London Bridge circular via Wapping

Ramble: 3487

Meet: London Bridge Station, 11.00. From National Rail, leave the station at the Tooley Street Exit. From the Underground, leave the station at  its own Tooley Street exit, turn right and walk down Tooley Street about 40 yards to the National Rail exit and join up with others.

Distance: 5 miles (2.5 miles in morning)

Lunch: The Prospect of Whitby, 57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH (GR TQ353804) 13.00. The pub, built in 1520, is a much-loved watering hole and offers a substantial food menu.

Travel: Thameslink, National Rail, Northern and Jubilee line all serve London Bridge.  All within Freedom Pass zone.

Leader: Malcolm 07990 572 191

As this is a Christmas Walk, we’ll first stop at the Horniman pub facing the river (on The Queen’s Walk) attached to Hay’s Galleria. This opens at 10.00 and access via Hay’s Galleria is directly opposite the exit to the station. Then we’ll walk along the Thames, over Tower Bridge and along the Thames Path to our lunch. Those who wish to go directly to lunch can take the Overground to Wapping Station, exit right and find the Prospect of Whitby 250 yards away. After lunch we will reverse our steps and stop at several notable pubs on or close to the Thames Path, taking account of popular wishes.