Canning Town – and a sliver of Silvertown!

Canning Town – and a sliver of Silvertown!

All are welcome on this guided walk which is presented by Central London Humanists. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well with compassion for others.

This is an amazing walk which shouldn’t be missed. How about possibly the world’s smallest museum; London’s only lighthouse; suffragettes and a great scientist; nature reserves and new builds; a dolphin on a bicycle; plus a taxi with a tree growing out of its roof. You have to see it to believe it!

A guided walk of + / -2 hours walking 3.75 Km / 2.25 miles.

Date: Saturday 9th August 2025

Time: 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm.

Place: Pret, Unit C01, Hallsville Quarter E16 1QT near Canning Town station

Finishes: About 4.15 pm at Ibis Hotel, Canning Town

Donation to Central London Humanists: £3

Meet outside Pret on the corner of Silvertown Way and Minnie Baldock Street. From Canning Town station (Jubilee Line and DLR) turn right after ticket barriers heading for bus station. Pret is across the road slightly to left near Starbucks. It is strongly suggested you find us with https://what3words.com/hands.fonts.pizza - or the What3words app for this and all walks.

There are toilets at Pret and Starbucks etc.

We end for optional refreshments at the Ibis Hotel, 8 Silvertown Way, Canning Town E16 1ED near Canning Town station.

There are a number of steps on this walk although each flight of stairs has an accompanying lift. However not all of us will fit in the lifts so if you can walk up the stairs please do so.

Walk is led by Robert – 07981963681

He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started.

The formal bit:
Maximum group size is 40 people. If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so others can join.

You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk. You must be able to walk at 2.5 mph and able to walk for 2.5 miles. It is participants responsibility to keep up with the walk leader. To safely cross roads, where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely. When stopped at a point of interest please be mindful of not blocking pavements so that members of the public can pass by safely.

Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! The walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless conditions are dangerous so please bring clothing for all seasons.

The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we welcome a £3 contribution. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please click here.

CLH events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry.

We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed (most definitely including the walk leader!) do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.