The Old Docks of Rotherhithe – Urban Hike

Walk length 5miles/8km approx. Linear.

A varied historical walk exploring some of the re-developed dockland areas of Rotherhithe and Bermondsey.

Rotherhithe and Bermondsey have a number of parks, water features and significant industrial heritage around the former dockland areas, with good views from the top of 30ft Stave Hill within the Russia Dock Woodland.

The walk will end at the only galleried pub left in London, maybe also the oldest in London, the George dating back to the 16th Century.

Meeting and Transport

Meet outside the entrance to Rotherhithe Overground Station for the walk to start at 1pm, we will finish near London Bridge Station and Borough Station. Please check Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/).

£4 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. The host is a qualified London Guide. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer.

Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681.

Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)

COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.