Abbey Wood to Falconwood - Woods and Bluebells - Linear

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Overview

Start from Abbey Wood Station (Map EX 162). We walk around Lesnes Abbey Woods, where hopefully there will be a fine display of bluebells. Then we follow the Green Chain through Bostall Woods and across East Wickham Open Space to Oxleas Woods. After lunch, we walk around Oxleas Woods and then through Eltham Park North and Shepherdleas Woods to finish at Falconwood Station. Lunch at Oxleas Woods cafe. Quite a hilly walk, some paths could be muddy.

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: 347.5m / 1140ft
Type:: linear

There is no need to book for this walk, just turn up at the starting place and you will be welcome to join us.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 47382 79037
Nearest postcode:: SE2 9PY
what3words:: frogs.tulip.misty

Start time:: 10:30 am

Abbey Wood Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 44584 75418
Nearest postcode:: SE9 2RN
what3words:: feast.elbow.melon

Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Falconwood Railway Station

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