Oxleas - Thames Barrier Circular Walk

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Overview

Oxleas - Thames Barrier circular walk. Urban, common, wooded parks, industrial, centre of sporting excellence. 3 short sharp inclines in return half. Toilets at Barrier and start/end. Cafe at end. Note this is a planned test day at the Barrier. It will be raised and the Thames at a standstill. Quite a sight.

No dogs allowed.

There is no need to book. Just turn up.

Sunday, 7 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 43246 76095
Nearest postcode:: SE18 3RT
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Castle Woods car park. Sign posted from Shooters Hill just before church (London bound).

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