Sat 12 December 2020 - 8 miles - LIMEHOUSE TO LEWISHAM  - Leader: Ann C

From Limehouse Basin, we follow the Thames Path to Canary Wharf, then cross the Isle of Dogs, walk down the East side as far as Island Gardens, and take the foot tunnel to Greenwich. Brief lunch and loo stop in Greenwich, followed by a winding route through old Deptford & St John's to Lewisham Station. River views and lots of boats in the morning, a little history and a stretch of the Ravensbourne in the afternoon.

 Young swan at Limehouse

Advent window

The Gun pub at Coldharbour

St Nicholas Churchyard

Memorial to Christopher Marlow at St Nicholas Churchyard.  Inscription reads 
"Near this spot lie the mortal remains of Christopher Marlowe, who met his untimely death in Deptford on May 30th 1593.
Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight, Doctor Faustus."

A lion at Canary Wharf

Festive doorway

Limehouse Basin

Poplar dock

Thames view

Photos: Sila and Ann C