Forest Hill Architecture Walk

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Forest Hill Architecture Walk

Forest Hill, London

by thirstforwine

  • 55 minutes / 4.5km
  • 14

Explore local architecture and history

  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Public transport
  • History

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Map preview for Forest Hill Architecture Walk
  1. Thanks for joining our circular walking route exploring some architectural gems in Forest Hill. Start at the station

    Step 1: Thanks for joining our circular walking route exploring some architectural gems in Forest Hill. Start at the station

  2. Walk up London Road and you'll immediately see the unusual decor of The Capitol, once a major cinema

    Step 2: Walk up London Road and you'll immediately see the unusual decor of The Capitol, once a major cinema

  3. Keeping heading up London Road and see the converted 19th century villas of Dorrell Estate on the left

    Step 3: Keeping heading up London Road and see the converted 19th century villas of Dorrell Estate on the left

  4. Turn up the considerable hill of Taymount Rise

    Step 4: Turn up the considerable hill of Taymount Rise

  5. At the very top, behind the roundabout, you'll find a fine example of Art Deco apartments - Taymount Grange

    Step 5: At the very top, behind the roundabout, you'll find a fine example of Art Deco apartments - Taymount Grange

  6. Walk down the hill again, almost to the bottom, but take the alleyway on your left just before the converted flats facing the main road.

    Step 6: Walk down the hill again, almost to the bottom, but take the alleyway on your left just before the converted flats facing the main road.

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