Places to explore near Woodgrange Park StationManor Park

London's flood defence across the tideway at Woolwich — ten steel gates that rise from the riverbed when a surge threatens the city.

5.7 km S

The river from its Cotswold trickle to the Thames Barrier — the gentlest long walk in Britain.

5.7 km SW · spans 7 counties

London's first public park, opened in 1845 and long known as the People's Park.

6.1 km W

Royal park climbing to the Observatory and the Prime Meridian.

8.6 km S

The triangular Georgian tower folly on Shooter's Hill, its viewing platform looking out over London and, on a clear day, seven counties.

8.8 km S

William the Conqueror's Thames fortress, home of the Crown Jewels.

9.5 km SW

Victorian bascule bridge beside the Tower of London, opened in 1894, with glass-floored high walkways and steam-age engine rooms.

9.6 km SW

The surviving lakes and grotto of a grand Georgian mansion demolished by a gambling owner.

2.2 km N

London's inner orbital walk, stringing together 78 miles of parks, canals and viewpoints through the middle suburbs.

2.9 km S · London

Down the Lea from its source at Leagrave to the Thames at Limehouse — flat towpath walking through Hertford and the Olympic Park.

4.2 km SW · spans 4 counties

A National Trust place in London.

4.2 km SE

The Lea made navigable — from Hertford through the Lee Valley's reservoirs and marshes to Bow Locks on the edge of the Thames.

4.3 km W · London, Hertfordshire & Essex

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

5.6 km SE · spans 24 counties

A country park in London.

5.7 km NE

A web of green corridors across south-east London, joining the Thames marshes to Nunhead Cemetery park by park.

6 km S · London