London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Time spent
2–2½ hours
Stops
15 stops
Distance
About 4.1 km
Route
Cutty Sark, naval courts, Trinity Hospital, power station, Maze Hill, the park, Queen’s House, market and St Alfege
Photos coming soon
A sailing ship, an almshouse and a power station stand within a few minutes of the same river path. Greenwich’s waterfront joins long-distance trade with the lives of retired seamen, visitors and the people who kept London moving.
Start beside Cutty Sark, enter the naval courts and continue east to Trinity Hospital and the generating station. Maze Hill leads past Vanbrugh’s own house into the park; the return brings the Queen’s House, museum, market and St Alfege together.
The Royal Observatory closed for refurbishment on 2 November 2026. Its stop is a view from the public park, with no visit inside the enclosure. The other interiors are optional additions to the outdoor walk.
In winter, aim to reach Maze Hill Gate by 15:00 and leave the park before dusk. Check the day’s gate notices: the FAQ says dusk, while the park’s main page and 2026 timetable list 18:00 in November.
Before you go
Walking conditions
Urban pavements, riverside paths and surfaced park paths; steep climbing and descending, with steps on mapped connections. Road crossings at Trafalgar Road and the town centre. This has not been assessed as a step-free route. Some park paths may be muddy or slippery. The route uses open College grounds and park gates, and does not enter the closed Observatory site.
Public toilets
The Royal Parks lists accessible toilets on The Avenue, at Blackheath Gate and by the playground, plus a Changing Places toilet at the Ignatius Sancho Café. Published public-toilet charge: 20p, contactless only; cash is not accepted. Facilities follow their operating hours. The playground facilities are useful near the Maze Hill entry; the café and Blackheath Gate may add walking. Checked 2 November 2026.