Eltham to Chislehurst on the Green Chain Walk

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Overview

Start from Eltham Parish Church, corner of Well Hall Road and Eltham High Street (EX162). We follow the Green Chain walk, passing Eltham Palace and walking through Chinbrook Meadows (cafe and toilets) and Elmstead Woods. The walk ends on Chislehurst High Street, where there are many options for lunch. A mostly flat walk on good paths, although some paths in the woods could be muddy.

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 106.7m / 350ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://nwkramblers.chessck.co.uk/

You do not need to book for this walk. Just turn up and you will be welcome to join us.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 42688 74435
Nearest postcode:: SE9 1BX
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Eltham Parish Church, corner of Well Hall Road and Eltham High Street.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 43797 70906
Nearest postcode:: BR7 5BA
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Chislehurst High Street

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