An amazing 5 stalwarts met at the Canary Wharf Jubilee line exit at the appointed time and set off promptly in oscillating light and heavy showers . We kept a brisk pace -- but did spend some time at Mud Chute looking at the pigs, goats and other animals -- though most were cleverly taking cover from the showers.... We arrived at Island Gardens about 10 minutes late... and did not see anyone waiting for us -- so on we went through the foot tunnel after briefly taking in the grandeur of Greenwich from the riverside. Once on the other side, we enjoyed a short beach walk -- being low tide and then went through the Old Royal Naval College and then into the Park where we caught most of the highlights -- but given the heavy showers slightly shortened the route and opted for a meal in a Vietnamese restaurant near the train station. A fun, but slight damp, evening!

Four assembled at the specified time and place and set off to explore Greenwich Park and its surroundings. We were met by two late starters at the observatory, making for 6 on this enjoyable outing on a warm dry evening . All enjoyed post walk refreshments in the outdoor garden at the Old Brewery and generally agreed that they liked the walk and saw parts of the park they had not seen before.

This looks great! Will be there. Hopefully weather holds up.

Mishlin

What time will the walk start?

The walk starts at 18:45 at the Island Gardens DLR station.

Some of us arrived awfully late at Island Gardens (after 7 pm). We set off along the Greenwich Foot Tunnel which was full of youngsters revelling in the acoustics of the tunnel accompanied by cyclists whizzing past us. It was a relief to emerge and after a brief stretch on the Thames Path, enter Greenwich Park.

Here tranquillity returned in the windless, slightly sultry evening as we walked up One Tree Hill. At the top of the hill, the Sun was about to set and four or five photographers stood by to capture the image as it set in the centre of the London Eye - this night only?. We continued on a slightly shorter route seeking other attendees before retiring to The Old Brewery for a welcome tipple. The "fireflies" were illuminated biodegradable bubbles which didn't hold our attention for long and we returned to the audio-visual presentation of the devastating effect the war in Ukraine is having on its rich cultural heritage. The video was projected onto the long wall of one of the Royal Naval College buildings and that certainly did get our attention. (This AV exhibit will continue over the Bank Holiday (including Monday) and starts at 8:30pm repeating at half hourly intervals should you wish to visit)

So all in all this walk was quite serendipitous with a stunning orange sunset, great views of the City and Docklands and a poignant reminder of the war in eastern Europe. Many thanks to Stargazer for posting.

Just to add, a further 6 did the walk nearer the appointed hour, 1 of whom had walked from Canary Wharf, and 1 of whom we picked up by the entrance to the foot tunnel at Greenwich. Funnily enough we also had a splendid sunset. Quick trip to the pub before heading out to see the fireflies, but by this time the queue was enormous, though quite fast moving. 1 decided to join the queue; the others headed to another pub. By the time we got out (10:15pm) the queue had gone and we walked straight in. The fireflies grew on us - if fireflies can do that...

A great evening in good company

I understand there were three latecomers, so for the metricians that'll be9 in total with the weather being sultry and a bit orange

Hi all

Island Gardens is on the DLR not the District Line ?

Bridie

Beg pardon m'lady, but isn't Island Gardens on the DLR?

Parker

I will meet you at the Cutty Sark end of the foot tunnel at say 19.10

A record five met at the Canary Wharf starting point and were soon caught up by number 6 as we set off on the varied route along docks and through a city farm (where we saw tamworth pigs, a llama, rams and some goats). We then rendezvoused with 3 others waiting near the Island Gardens DLR station (yes, DLR not district line -- apologies for the error in the post). We enjoyed the view of Greenwich from across the river before crossing through the foot tunnel. When we emerged from the tunnel, we were met by two others before exploring both the Old Royal Navel College buildings and then various hidden treasures in Greenwich Park...All this activity called for some refreshment and we just made it to the Old Brewery to catch last food orders at 9pm where all enjoyed drinks and some also had food in their pleasant garden...one more caught us up there as we were ordering, making for a total of 12 on a lovely mild sunny evening .

9 sunny warm

4 started from Canary Wharf and wound their way to Island Gardens DLR stop via Mudchute Farm where we caught a glimpse of some snoozing pigs and 4 llamas. We had to divert from the written route as some access was closed due to an event. Our arrival at Island Gardens was perfectly timed and we were joined by 5 other evening walkers (including one first timer). The foot tunnel was busy with walkers and with cyclists ignoring the 'No Cycling' signs but we emerged unscathed on the Greenwich side. The walk route is very good and we all discovered parts of Greenwich Park we hadn't visited before. There are lots of points of interest including the deer park (shy deers though, we only caught glimpses), Queen Caroline's bath and the site of an ancient Roman temple. As the light faded, we were treated to great views from the Royal Observatory of the lights of Canary Wharf and the City.

4 left once the walk was done and 5 went for a bite to eat at The Old Brewery. The weather was perfect for outdoor dining in the lovely garden. Afer some (very good) food and (slightly expensive) drinks, we called it a night. A very good evening.

For anyone interested in a "warm-up exercise", I will be setting off from Canary Wharf Tube Station (DLR side) at 18:15 to walk down to Island Gardens and meet the advertised walk. The route runs along some of the docks and then through a park.

I'm planning to come tomorrow. I've got an errand to run after work but I'll be changing at Canary Wharf anyway, so if I get there by 1815 I'll join you for the "warm-up."

13 walkers met at Island Gardens DLR (God, are those trains full in rush hour! It's almost as bad as the Central Line.), 2 of which had walked in from Canary Wharf, in overcast conditions. Having read an article recently about problems arising in the Greenwich foottunnel between pedestrians and cyclists (it's narrow and busy, and cycling forbidden, but not every1 sticks to it), it was interesting to see that 80% of cyclists indeed raced through the tunnel. It may be time to install bike barriers every 20 metres or so, Greenwich Council?

The two local SWC folk amongst the group tried valiantly to lead us astray from the 'prescribed' route, and finally succeeded at the top of the park, where we had a look at the deer park's fence in two places (alas: no deer).

Great views from various spots in this fascinating park, but the gloom descended quickly. Nevertheless, we shillied and shallied and had a look here and there, so much so that the gates were shut when we tried to finally leave the park.

The fence looked a little too formidable to climb over, spikes and all, but thankfully a motorised warden was doing the rounds to let out strays like us.

Off to the Plume & Feathers, where the kitchen had shut 2 minutes earlier, so after one drink about half decamped to Bill's near the Cutty Sark DLR for v good food and a pleasant Malbec.

Intend going.

Wednesday ?