A secret woodland trail for kids

Walks, England, Greater London, Greenwich

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  • Start the walk at Oxleas Woods cafe. There is a small car park and buses stop nearby on Shooter’s Hill.

    Step 1: Start the walk at Oxleas Woods cafe. There is a small car park and buses stop nearby on Shooter’s Hill.

  • Step 2: Follow the path around the outside of the cafe and outdoor seating area, soak up the views across Oxleas meadow and keep left. Walk past (or use) the adult gym and follow the path into the woods.

  • It’s super dog friendly around here!

    Step 3: It’s super dog friendly around here!

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