[1] Turn right out of the Tiller Leisure Centre immediately crossing two service roads then Omega Close as you reach the end of the road. Go straight ahead under the brick archway and cross the road, Millharbour. Immmediately ahead, turn into Pepper Street.
At the junction with Muirfield Crescent, cross over and turn left passing a Tesco Express. There may well be some building works in this area follow any pedestrian diversions. When you pass the tall Pan Peninsula building on your left, turn left along Marsh Wall under the elevated section of the DLR. Cross Marsh Wall using the controlled crossing and continue with the DLR on your right. Head slightly right, turning right into Admirals Way also passing the Hilton Hotel on your right. When you reach the black bollards, turn left along the dock. Turn right on to the pedestrian bridge.
The O2 Arena (previously known as the Millennium Dome) is visible in the distance to the right.
(A) Beyond the building, directly in front, is One Canada Square, recognisable by the glass pyramid on top. At 244 metres, it is the tallest building in the United Kingdom. It is often referred to as 'Canary Wharf', which is actually the name of the area, not the building!
[2] After crossing the bridge, descend the steps and turn left to enter the glass fronted atrium, through revolving doors. Cross the atrium and exit through another set of revolving doors on the other side. This brings you to Bank Street.
(B) On your left is 25 Bank Street, the former home of Baring Brothers.
Walk towards One Canada Square, crossing the road at the controlled crossing.
(C) The shell-like entrance to Canary Wharf Jubilee Line station is to your right. The station was designed by Sir Norman Foster and the cavernous concourse is sometimes compared to a cathedral - it has even been used to celebrate a wedding! It is worth taking a few minutes to descend the escalators and come back up again just to appreciate this spectacular piece of modern architecture. No ticket is required to do this and there are toilets in the concourse. Emerging from the station you can check your share prices on the moving display opposite.
[3] Come out of the Station and turn left, turn left again to enter the delightful Jubilee Park behind the station.
Follow the path through the park, keeping next to the water feature and passing the entrance to Jubilee Place Shopping Mall. Exit the park at the far end. The east entrance to Canary Wharf station is on your left. Cross Upper Bank Street at the controlled crossing and head diagonally left across the square to the far corner passing the bronze statue “Centaro”. Turn left at the road (the other direction only leads to a car park) to the traffic lights and cross Montgomery Street. Keep straight ahead across a bridge following the path until you reach a large traffic roundabout. Follow it round to the left, crossing the entrance to an office car park. Ignore the first flight of metal steps leading down from the roundabout and instead proceed past the security checkpoint beyond the roundabout. Go past the pedestrian crossing and immediately over another bridge. Descend the metal steps to the right to reach Blackwall Basin. At the bottom, bear right to follow the line of the dock.
[4] Pass under a narrow pedestrian bridge and turn left at the end of the dock. Walk along by the narrow waterway which joins Blackwall Basin to Poplar Dock ahead. The chains around the dock now change to railings. Follow the railings around the dock and across the entrance to the slipway. A pair of cranes with red superstructures can be seen ahead. Pass them then turn right at the end of the dock. Turn right at the corner next to the “Figurehead for Docklands” sculpture. Walk between two lines of trees with a brick wall on your left, taking care as this area is used as a car park. There is an information panel about Poplar Dock half way along this section. To exit the dock, go down a slope and under the arch.
[5] This is Preston’s Road. Turn right, crossing Landons Close immediately, then Bridgehead Quay and Lancaster Drive. In the water by Lovegrove Walk, you can see the sculpture “The Leap”.
(D) Just before the bridge look across the road, to see the pedestrian entrance to Coldharbour with its terrace of small 19th century houses. At the end of Coldharbour is a riverside gastro pub The Gun. There has been a pub on this site since 1710.
Cross the Blue Bridge then turn right down a few concrete steps near Ladbrokes betting shop. Aim for the entrance to the dock path to the left of white gates bearing the sign Dockland Scout Project. Follow this path to West India Dock.
As you walk along this stretch, you get a different view of the Canary Wharf complex including the Barclays Capital building and the global headquarters of HSBC. The area next to Canary Wharf with many satellite dishes is Wood Wharf. This is due to be redeveloped and will include more skyscrapers and shops.
When you reach the corner, pause to read the information board about the history of West India Dock. Then turn left to continue by the dock towards the DLR bridge straight ahead. As you approach the bridge, the enormous towers of the Pan Peninsula apartments come into view on your right. Head slightly left as you approach the road to reach a few steps. Climb the steps to reach the road, Marsh Wall. Cross at the pedestrian lights.
[6] Once over the road,go under the DLR with South Quays station on your right and then immediately left down a slope towards low blue bollards and follow the path round to the right to meet the dockside path. This is Millwall Inner Dock. Proceed straight ahead, under a giant disused crane, a reminder of the time when the Dock was flourishing and a busy place of work for hundreds of people. Another crane greets you after passing the Spinnaker Pub.
Continuing straight ahead, the brightly coloured Lotus Floating Chinese Restaurant is on your right. Shortly you will come to Pepper Street. Turn right into Pepper Street then cross Glengall Bridge and proceed until you reach Millharbour. Cross the road and continue along Tiller Road back to the Leisure Centre.