Borough

Greenwich

About:

The London Borough of Greenwich is in southeast London. The River Thames forms the borough's northern boundary.

Famous for landmarks such as the Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory, Maritime Greenwich also features hidden historic gems, including Roman remains and ancient burial grounds.

There are many historical monuments and statues scattered throughout parks and gardens in the borough of Greenwich. Why not have a look for the Tom Cribb Memorial at St Mary's Churchyard in Woolwich? Tom Cribb (1781 to 1848) was a notable bare knuckle boxer, credited with being champion of England. This handsome lion monument was funded by public subscription. Or see if you can find the Ha-ha Road in Woolwich. A Ha-ha is a ditch designed to keep cattle, especially deer, in (or out) of a particular piece of land - an alternative to a wall, fence or hedge that does not interrupt the view. This one is a listed monument.

Routes that go through Greenwich:

Capital Ring:

Section 1 (Woolwich to Falconwood)

Section 2 (Falconwood to Grove Park)

Section 15 (Beckton District Park to Woolwich Foot Tunnel)

Green Chain Walk:

Section 2 (Erith to Bostall Woods)

Section 3 (Bostall Woods to Oxleas Meadows)

Section 4 (Charlton Park to Bostall Woods or Oxleas Meadows)

Section 5 (Thames Barrier to Oxleas Meadows)

Section 6 (Oxleas Woods to Mottingham)

Section 7 (Shepherdleas Wood to Middle Park, Eltham)

Thames Path National Trail:

Section 3 (Tower Bridge to Greenwich and the Thames Barrier)

Jubilee Greenway:

Section 6 (River Thames to Greenwich)

Section 7 (Greenwich to Tower Bridge)

Interesting places on or near the route:

Oxleas Woodlands
Thames Barrier

Population:

214,403 which is 3% of the total London population (2001 Census)

Area:

50 square kilometres

Tube:

The Jubilee Line runs northeast from North Greenwich to Stratford. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/ for more information. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) serves Lewisham, Elverson Road, Deptford Bridge, Greenwich and Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich). It provides a northbound service to Island Gardens and other stations via Canary Wharf to Tower Hill or Bank in central London. It also travels eastbound to Stratford and Beckton. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr/ for more information.

Rail:

Mainline trains to Greenwich and the surrounding areas are run by Southeastern trains. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/rail/ for more information.

Bus:

Greenwich is served by a comprehensive network of bus routes. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses/ for more information.

Green space:

The London Borough of Greenwich has over fifty parks and open spaces within its boundaries. There is a mixture of formal gardens, wildflower meadows and woods to explore. Many sites within Greenwich have been recognised as being important for nature conservation. The Shooters Hill Woodlands contains thousands of species of plants and animals that have lived in Greenwich since the last ice age. The Thames and its tributaries are rich in species of London wide importance. A tributary of the Thames is the river Quaggy which runs through Greenwich. As part of the Quaggy Flood Alleviation Plan, Sutcliffe Park now has its own wetland site - home to a variety of wildlife and plants.

Local Authority:

Greenwich London Borough Council

Other Information:

Visit London Walks for an audio guide of the Greenwich Walk which passes through the borough.