A River with Green Bits; Penge to Catford

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Overview

Along the River Pool....some road walking but we will see 2 historic glimpses before meeting our river. Lunch in Sainsburys, Bell Green (cafe/toilet) then on to Catford.

Friday, 8 May 2026

Start time:: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 34949 70503
Nearest postcode:: SE20 8NY
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Start time:: 10:45 am

Penge West station (toilets available). WC10:31 ( arrive 10:41). EC P4 10:25 change NJ P1 10:37 (arrive 10:41)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 37358 73617
Nearest postcode:: SE6 4RE
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Catford Bridge Station. Train to Elmers End for tram to EC. Or Catford to Bromley South for Superloop bus to Croydon.

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