We are the North East London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Laura J.
Booking is essential. Please use the email link to book a place
Take the 10.31 train from London Bridge to Erith, arrives Erith 11.05
The journey covered by the TFL oyster card or Freedom pass
This the first section of the London Loop starts at Erith station and heads initially eastwards along the banks of the Thames and then south and south west to finish near Bexley station in the village of Old Bexley. The route offers easy walking alongside the rivers on raised banks or riverside paths, on open ground through Hall Place then, after crossing the A2, it continues through Churchfield Wood before emerging at Bexley.
Paths are mainly level but with a few short climbs. Along the rivers they can become muddy or even waterlogged at times. There are cafés and pubs in Erith, Crayford and Bexley. There is a café and toilets at the Morrisons supermarket close to the beginning of the walk and also a toilet at Waterside Gardens. It is possible to shorten the walk by taking a path to Slade Green station after about 4 miles and by bus or train from Crayford after 6.2 miles.
IMPORTANT : There is no route alternative to climbing the 37 steps up to the A2 beyond Hall Place (after approx 7 miles).
Please bring a picnic as we may not be able to stop near a cafe or a pub at lunchtime
Walk details :Walks length : 8.7
