MOTTINGHAM TO PENGE EAST

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Overview

A popular walk along part of the Green Chain Route to include the "Railway Children" path, then up and over a steep and high bridge, but with great views, followed by Downham Woodland Walk, then Beckenham Place Park and Cator Park. Various drop out points available.

Food: at the mansion in Beckenham Place Park, or a picnic nearby.

Travel: Charing Cross 10.20, calling at Waterloo East 10.23, London Bridge 10.29, arriving Mottingham 10.47.

Friday, 6 February 2026

Start time:: 10:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 42583 73242
Nearest postcode:: SE9 4EN
what3words:: herb.vows.error

Start time:: 10:50 am

Meet at Mottingham Railway Station (TfL zone 4).

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 35399 70722
Nearest postcode:: SE26 5PE
what3words:: warm.mining.senses

Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Finish at Penge East Railway Station (TfL zone 4).

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