Route Section

Capital Ring

Section 2 (Falconwood to Grove Park)

Description:

Easy walking on mainly firm ground, with a fair amount of roadwalking but passing one of the jewels of the Capital Ring: Eltham Palace.

Although this section is one of the shortest sections of the Capital Ring, a whole variety of fascinating glimpses into the past await your inspection. In contrast to the woods and commons of Section 1, this is a more open area with parks and playing fields linked by pleasant residential roads. The whole of this section is shared with the Green Chain Walk.

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Greenwich
Lewisham

Distance:

4.1 miles ( 6.6 km)

Start:

Falconwood (Eltham Park North, GR 441-753)

Finish:

Grove Park (Baring Road GR 405-727)

Recommended direction:

Northeast to southwest

Terrain and surface:

Generally level or downhill with some short gentle climbs. Mainly on tarmac paths and pavements with some short stretches of rough ground and tracks. No stiles. 3.2km (2.0ml) beside roads

Signage:

Complete both ways. The logo is 'Big Ben' and text 'Capital Ring' in blue and green on white background.

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs at Falconwood, Eltham and Grove Park. Cafes at Eltham and Grove Park. Public toilets at Grove Park

Public transport and breakpoints:

Rail/buses: Falconwood, Eltham, Mottingham, Grove Park

Links with other walks:

Green Chain Walk

Map required:

Explorer 162

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Greenwich, LB Lewisham

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