Escape the City for the Country
Petts Wood, Londonby GoJauntly
by GoJauntly
1hr 15m / 3.5km 57
A circular woodland stroll through Petts Wood. Great for dog walkers and big kids. Spot wildlife en route. Escape the city without leaving.
Escape the City for the Country
Preview Steps
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Step 1: If driving there’s plenty of car parking spaces on Hazelmere Rd. Bring a picnic or snacks, water to drink and muddy boots if it’s been raining. There are no amenities on this route.
Step 2: Look out for the public footpath sign on the right. There’s a foot tunnel, head on through.
Step 3: It’s like Narnia through there. Head on down.
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