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Start at Blackheath Gate on Charlton Way. Follow the southern park paths towards the Rose Garden, then turn north past the Barrow Cemetery towards the Royal Observatory. The public viewpoint by General Wolfe's statue looks across the Thames to Canary Wharf. Observatory admission is optional and is not included in this walk.
Descend on the park paths towards St Mary's Gate, cross the lower park beneath the National Maritime Museum and climb One Tree Hill. Continue past the Roman temple site, then return through the eastern park and Flower Garden area to Blackheath Gate. Allow around an hour and three quarters, including time at the viewpoints.
Most of the route follows made paths. The descents and the climb to One Tree Hill are steep in places, with steps and slippery leaves possible. Use the paths rather than cutting across the grassy Grand Ascent. Cafés and toilets are shown on the park map, but opening times vary. Paid parking is available on Blackheath Avenue; Blackheath and Maze Hill stations offer alternatives. Walk in daylight and check the park's seasonal gate times and temporary notices before setting out.
Visitor information and path layout checked against The Royal Parks Greenwich Park map, October 2026: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/map
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