Chislehurst Caves & Hawkwood Estate

Walks, England, Greater London, Bromley
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Chislehurst Caves & Hawkwood Estate

Chiselhurst, London

by claud

  • 4hr 30m / 5.4km
  • 172

Explore the extensive man-made tunnel network, and a farm and woodland walk around National Trust’s Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Hilly & steep
  • Paid-for attraction
  • Public transport

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  1. The caves are a short walk when you turn left out of Chislehurst Station, or you can drive and park for free here

    Step 1: The caves are a short walk when you turn left out of Chislehurst Station, or you can drive and park for free here

  2. Entry is £6 and tours run on the hour.  The man-made tunnels cover 22 miles and their creation started in the 13th century

    Step 2: Entry is £6 and tours run on the hour. The man-made tunnels cover 22 miles and their creation started in the 13th century

  3. Over 15000 people lived here during the Second World War, and they’ve also been used as a music venue for David Bowie Jimi Hendrix & more 🎸

    Step 3: Over 15000 people lived here during the Second World War, and they’ve also been used as a music venue for David Bowie Jimi Hendrix & more 🎸

  4. When you’ve reached the main road again, take a right up this hill

    Step 4: When you’ve reached the main road again, take a right up this hill

  5. We had lunch at the Imperial Arms which served some top notch pub grub and 🍺 🍷

    Step 5: We had lunch at the Imperial Arms which served some top notch pub grub and 🍺 🍷

  6. Once your bellies are happy, double back on yourself and take a left down Susan Wood (we think she’d do the same 😆)

    Step 6: Once your bellies are happy, double back on yourself and take a left down Susan Wood (we think she’d do the same 😆)

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