South Bank Ramblers

Wednesday, 5th January - GREENWICH CIRCULAR - 7.5 miles - Leader: Antonella G
From Greenwich station through the park. We shall cross the heath at Blackheath and aim down towards Lewisham. The way back route follows the Ravensbourne river.
Lunch: Picnic at the top of the park

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At the Off

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 -  Crossing Greenwich Park

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 -  Crossing Greenwich Park

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· With view of the Observatory

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· And Roman ruins, (imagination needed)

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· Blackheath sight: the Pagoda

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· Heron at Brookmill Park and the Ravensbourne

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· Lunch stop – it’s cold, so if we’re not on time, we’ll be left behind

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- The leader explains

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· Passing under the DLR at Deptford Bridge

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· Group enthusiastic to carry on, so we head to the tunnel for the Isle of Dogs

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· Foot tunnel under the Thames

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· Island Gardens and a pause for the view

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· Aaah.

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- The riverboat journey back 

Photos: Ruth, Gary W