Erith to Mottingham

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Overview

Green Chain Walk sections 2, 3 and 6. Start by the river at Erith. Head through Lesnes Abbey Park, then passing the beautiful East Wickham Open Space and Oxleas Wood before passing Eltham Palace to finish at Mottingham.

Please bring a packed lunch. Toilets should be available at some of the parks on the way.

Travel: Take the 9:24 from London Bridge, arriving 9:59 Erith. Or otherwise use TfL Journey Planner to arrive on time for the start of the walk. Use Oyster / Contactless.

Saturday, 4 October 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 51128 78100
Nearest postcode:: DA8 1TY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Erith Station (Zone 6)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 42583 73242
Nearest postcode:: SE9 4EL
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Mottingham (Zone 4)

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