Capital Ring Section 3

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Capital Ring Section 3

Grove Park, London

by transportforlondon

  • 4 hours / 12.6km
  • 1320

An 13.6km walk from Grove Park to Crystal Palace through Downham Woodland, Beckenham Place Park, and The Dinosaur Park

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Public transport

Walk preview

Download a PDF for Capital Ring Section 3 - Inner London Ramblers' website.

Map preview for Capital Ring Section 3
  1. Step 1: Welcome to section 3 of the Capital Ring. This walk begins at Grove Park and ends at Crystal Palace. If starting from the end of section 2 of the Capital Ring, skip to step 7.

  2. If starting from Grove Park, turn right out of the station along Baring Road. There are shops near the station if you need supplies.

    Step 2: If starting from Grove Park, turn right out of the station along Baring Road. There are shops near the station if you need supplies.

  3. Take the first right onto Chinbrook Road. Walk gently downhill looking out for the plane trees that line the road.

    Step 3: Take the first right onto Chinbrook Road. Walk gently downhill looking out for the plane trees that line the road.

  4. After Amblecoat Road on your right, continue towards a zebra crossing ahead.

    Step 4: After Amblecoat Road on your right, continue towards a zebra crossing ahead.

  5. Cross at the zebra crossing. Turn left immediately afterwards along a path beside the river by the Capital Ring sign.

    Step 5: Cross at the zebra crossing. Turn left immediately afterwards along a path beside the river by the Capital Ring sign.

  6. Follow the path beside the River Quaggy until you reach Marvels Lane.

    Step 6: Follow the path beside the River Quaggy until you reach Marvels Lane.

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