Thames Path: Greenwich to Woolwich

At a Glance

Distance

9.0 km (5.6 miles)

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2 hr 20 min

Walk Type

River, Historic, Coastal

Route Type

Point to Point

Off Lead Potential

None

Livestock Risk

None

Facilities

Cafes, pubs, public toilets and museums all along the route, including Cutty Sark, North Greenwich, Charlton Riverside and Royal Woolwich Arsenal.

Parking

No on-site car park. Costly metered street parking around Greenwich; arrive by Cutty Sark DLR, Greenwich rail or Elizabeth Line.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Thames Path: Greenwich to Woolwich dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome along this entire stretch of the Thames Path, earning it a 7/10 dog-friendly rating. The route runs from the Cutty Sark all the way to Woolwich past the O2 and Thames Barrier, and is paved, completely flat, and easy going for dogs of all sizes and ages.

• Can dogs be off lead at Thames Path: Greenwich to Woolwich?

  Unfortunately not — dogs must be kept on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead throughout the walk. This is a strict requirement in the Woolwich section and is realistically expected along the busier Greenwich and Peninsula stretches too, where the path is shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.

• What should I know before visiting Thames Path: Greenwich to Woolwich with my dog?

  This is a linear walk, so it's worth planning your transport in advance — the easiest approach is to arrive at Cutty Sark DLR or Greenwich rail and return from Woolwich Elizabeth Line or DLR, as there's no on-site car park and street parking in Greenwich is limited and costly. The good news is that cafes, pubs, and public toilets are dotted along the route at Greenwich, North Greenwich, Charlton Riverside, and Royal Woolwich Arsenal, so there are plenty of stops to rest and refuel along the way.

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich

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