A Rubbish Trip: waste & environment themed walk, Isle of Dogs to Greenwich

Forget the hype: London is a rubbish city! Rejoice in the junk and wonder at the waste on this winding trail of muck and trash.

On this 2 mile guided walk from the Docklands to Greenwich we'll pass historic dumps and landfills and hear the stories of castaway communities. We'll ponder the sounds and smells of the city's waste, past and present, and marvel at its transformation.

The Rubbish Trip offers an alternative perspective on this part of London by linking together features of the landscape through the theme of rubbish. Tour goers will:

• find out about London’s rubbish – past, present and future – the characters involved in collecting it, and the marvellous methods of transforming it.
• explore a seldom-visited part of the capital – the Isle of Dogs – taking in such gems as Millwall Dock, Mudchute Park & Farm, Island Gardens with its spectacular views of the Royal Naval College, and the Greenwich Foot Tunnel.
• learn about the history of the area.
• end the tour by the river in Greenwich, with its rich collection of historic rubbish.

A Rubbish Trip is led by founder of Dotmaker Tours, Rosie Oliver. Rosie has a background as an environmental lawyer.

Listen to Rosie introduce A Rubbish Trip in this 3 minute podcast.

Read tour-goers' reviews on TripAdvisor and on our website.

Meeting point: Mudchute DLR station by the entrance to Platform 2 (northbound). End point: In Greenwich by the river near the Cutty Sark ship.

The ticket price includes a rubbish cast list and a scrap of junk food.

Suitable for adults and young people aged 16 and over. It crosses a park that can be muddy, and goes up and down steps. Wear boots or sturdy shoes.

Cancellation: Our usual cancellation policy is that we can't offer refunds but given enough notice we may be able to offer a place on another walk. But for cancellations due to Coronavirus movement restrictions we will of course offer full refunds.

Gift vouchers are available for this and other Dotmaker walks. The walks are also available to private groups.