Welcome to this Signature Hike
This is definitely a trip for any day of the year. It’s our shortest walk (only 3kms!) but offers a day full of surprises.
Read the information below to learn more about your walk before you head off.
Ready to walk?
Be sure to download your PDF guide for the walk and make sure you have the OS maps app downloaded.
Before you start
Here’s 3 important things you need to know before you head off:
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Save This Guide
Save the PDF guide on your device that you’re going to use on the walk. (This contains all the handy information, from how to get there, points of interest and pubs, taxis etc).
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Download OS Map App
This is how you will navigate your way around the route. The link for the route is in this guide and will take you to the OS Maps app.
Click here for Apple
Click here for Android
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Battery
Make sure you have plenty of battery. We hope you have a great walk.
The Curator Patrick Morton
Meet the Curator
Patrick is CEO at Vespucci Adventures, which perhaps sounds a bit more glamorous than it is, but when you are only a small team, everyone gets a fancy title! He spends his day-to-day trying to persuade people to get outside and to enjoy the beautiful nature that we have on our doorstep. He grew up on a farm and then spent time living on the west coast of Canada, where he really got a taste for outdoor adventures.
“A day out in Greenwich is an absolute must for any Londoner, home to arguably the best view over the capital as well as being steeped in history, this walk is the perfect tonic to the busy London life. We recommend getting to Greenwich on the Thames clipper, which is a great experience in itself.
Our route takes you up the hill in Greenwich Park where you have one of the best views over the entire capital, it’s well worth the short, steep climb! There are plenty of options for pit stops along the way, but we think the Hare and Billet (Halfway) and the Trafalgar Tavern (The end) are iconic watering holes that can’t be missed!”

Adventure Summary
Greenwich & Blackheath, London
Looking for a fun afternoon exploring historic London? Try out our shortest, but most action-packed walk. Start with a 50-minute Thames cruise from Embankment to Greenwich, where you’ll discover stunning views and a cluster of iconic landmarks. A short, scenic walk through Royal Park will take you to Blackheath then to the Hare & Billet, a charming country pub nestled in the city. Afterward, choose to either head to Blackheath Station or return to Greenwich for more adventures, such as roaming around Greenwich Market.

Hike Highlights
Royal Observatory
Explore the history of astronomy and enjoy one of London’s most iconic views.
Prime Meridian Line
Straddle the two hemispheres with a single leap!
Ranger's House
Discover one of greatest private art collections ever assembled in Europe.
Points of interest
Places to enjoy along the route





What’s Next?
Done the hike? Let us and fellow members know how you got on and leave any tips and advice!