Capital Ring Section 2

Walks, England, Greater London, Greenwich
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Capital Ring Section 2

Falconwood, London

by transportforlondon

  • 2hr 30m / 6.9km
  • 1415

A gorgeous walk from Falconwood to Grove Park. The route heads past Eltham Palace and take your through gorgeous Eltham Park.

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Paid-for attraction
  • Public transport

Walk preview

Download a PDF for Capital Ring Section 2 - Inner London Ramblers' website.

Map preview for Capital Ring Section 2
  1. Step 1: Welcome to section 2 of the Capital Ring. This walk begins at Falconwood and ends at Grove Park.

  2. Step 2: If you’re continuing from section 1, also in-app, cross the bridge over Rochester Way into Eltham Park South.

  3. Step 3: If you’re starting from Falconwood station turn right from the exit and then cross Rochester Way. Then turn right over the railway line and then almost immediately left into Shepherdlead Wood.

  4. Continue following the path alongside the railway line towards Eltham Park South.

    Step 4: Continue following the path alongside the railway line towards Eltham Park South.

  5. At the fork, take the path on the left that continues along the railway line.

    Step 5: At the fork, take the path on the left that continues along the railway line.

  6. At this road bridge, cross over to officially start section 2 of the Capital Ring. At the park entrance walk straight on to follow the path.

    Step 6: At this road bridge, cross over to officially start section 2 of the Capital Ring. At the park entrance walk straight on to follow the path.

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