How long does it take to walk around Greenwich Park?

Greenwich Park Circular is considered an easy route with an elevation gain of 37 m, taking approximately 0.5–1 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.

How many miles are there around Greenwich Park?

Greenwich Park is approximately 74 hectares (182 acres) in size - the equivalent of six O2 arenas! The park's perimeter is approximately 2 miles long.

How big is Greenwich Park?

Greenwich Park covers 73 hectares (183 acres) and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park. It is situated on a hilltop with impressive views across the River Thames to the Docklands and the City of London, between Blackheath and the River Thames.

Is Greenwich Park worth it?

Greenwich Park is also intimately connected to the sea and Britain's naval history. The park makes a great base to explore the other attractions of Greenwich, including the Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, St Alphege Church and the Old Royal Naval College with its amazing riverside architecture.

How hilly is Greenwich Park?

The northern section of Greenwich Park is flat with a pond and several open fields. Moving south it quickly rises up to three hills side-by-side, each with great views of the city.

EARLY SPRING WALKING AROUND GREENWICH PARK LONDON

How long is a loop of Greenwich Park?

How long is Greenwich Park Circular? Greenwich Park Circular is a circular trail that covers 1.8 km, taking approximately 0.5–1 hr to complete with an elevation gain of 37 m.

Can you walk around Greenwich?

The Thames Path is a traffic-free walking and cycling route that runs the majority of the length of the Thames through Royal Greenwich. The walk crosses Greenwich and Bexley boroughs from Greenwich, to the Thames Barrier through Woolwich, Thamesmead and Erith to Crayford Ness and the River Darent in Kent.

What can you do in Greenwich Park?

From its magnificent rose and herb gardens to lawns, orchards and wildlife, there's plenty to see and do in Greenwich Park. It's also one of the most historic London parks, with the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Queen's House all situated within its green surroundings.

Is Greenwich Park good for running?

Greenwich Park loop from Blackheath - Greenwich Maritime

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces.

Is Cherry Blossom in Greenwich Park?

Greenwich Park has some amazing cherry blossom trees (and other blossom trees).

Are the deer back in Greenwich Park?

The new herd of eight fallow deer is the first in the park since 2021. The previous herds of fallow and red deer were relocated to Richmond Park to ensure they were not disturbed by the renovation works over the last four years in Greenwich Park.

Why is Greenwich Park famous?

Home to the ruins of a Roman temple, a curious Anglo-Saxon cemetery and the world-famous Royal Observatory.

Is Greenwich Park free?

Originally used as a royal hunting ground, Greenwich Park is now a wonderful free green space in London for picturesque strolls and picnics under chestnut and oak trees.

How long does it take to walk through the Greenwich Tunnel?

How long does it take to walk the Greenwich Foot Tunnel? It takes around 5-10 minutes to walk through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel from Cutty Sark on the Greenwich side to Island Gardens on the Isle of Dogs and vice versa. Taking the lift instead of the stairs will help to speed this up.

How to spend a day in Greenwich?

Can I drink alcohol in Greenwich Park?

Please see the list below which details where ball games can be played. Alcohol – We have no objection to alcoholic drinks, but they must be available free of charge (i.e. not for sale) and for consumption by your guests only. And, of course, alcohol must only be made available to persons over the age of 18.

Is it safe to walk around Greenwich at night?

Crime and Safety in Greenwich. Greenwich is among the top 20 safest boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Greenwich in 2025 was 73 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 7% lower than the London rate of 78 per 1,000 daytime population.

What is the flattest park to run in London?

Firstly, Battersea Park is easily accessible from all over London due to its by-the-river location. Secondly, there are 5k, 10k and trail running options on the East side of the park. As it is one of the flattest running spots in London, there is no better place to aim for your personal best!

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Are there animals in Greenwich Park?

Greenwich Park's acid grassland

This 'acid grassland' is now a rare and nationally-important habitat and is home to wildlife which loves sun and bare, patchy ground – mining bees, digger wasps, butterflies, insect-eating birds, and plants such fine-leaved grasses, lichens and gorse.

What is there on top of the hill in Greenwich Park?

The Royal Observatory. The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian, is located within Greenwich Park at the top of the steep hill overlooking the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

Where to walk in Greenwich?

What time does Greenwich Park Road open?

You can climb the steep hill that divides the north and south of the park. There's also flower gardens, cafe, children's boating lake and playground. Opening hours: Daily from 6am (vehicles 7am) until dusk.