An ancient wild cemetery with a view

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark

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  • Park up right outside the grand main gates or take a short walk from the station.

    Step 1: Park up right outside the grand main gates or take a short walk from the station.

  • Make your way up the main path towards the Anglican chapel.

    Step 2: Make your way up the main path towards the Anglican chapel.

  • The chapel is now in ruins but often holds exhibitions and events.

    Step 3: The chapel is now in ruins but often holds exhibitions and events.

  • Head right up the hill along the tree lined path. Keep an eye out for the magpies and Blackcaps in the trees.

    Step 4: Head right up the hill along the tree lined path. Keep an eye out for the magpies and Blackcaps in the trees.

  • Turning right halfway up the hill you can go off the beaten track and go in between the trees.

    Step 5: Turning right halfway up the hill you can go off the beaten track and go in between the trees.

  • Continuing up the woodland path, passing the log stacks and stag beetle loggeries full of rich insect communities.

    Step 6: Continuing up the woodland path, passing the log stacks and stag beetle loggeries full of rich insect communities.

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