Great North Wood part 5

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Great North Wood part 5

Crystal Palace, London

by londonwildlifetrust

  • 2hr 15m / 8.9km
  • 156

A stroll from Crystal Palace to Honor Oak, South London. Passes by Sydenham Hill Wood, One Tree Hill and more. Steep but great views!

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot

Walk preview

Map preview for Great North Wood part 5
  1. Turn right out of Crystal Palace station.

    Step 1: Turn right out of Crystal Palace station.

  2. Turn left up a short flight of steps and pass the green vehicle gate. Safely cross the road and look for the Canada Gate on your right.

    Step 2: Turn left up a short flight of steps and pass the green vehicle gate. Safely cross the road and look for the Canada Gate on your right.

  3. Enter Crystal Palace Park through Canada Gate.   Crystal Palace Park is a Heritage Fund, Great North Wood core heritage site.

    Step 3: Enter Crystal Palace Park through Canada Gate. Crystal Palace Park is a Heritage Fund, Great North Wood core heritage site.

  4. Follow main path. Look out for the remnants of the Crystal Palace and the Transmitter on your left and Joseph Paxton’s bust on your right.

    Step 4: Follow main path. Look out for the remnants of the Crystal Palace and the Transmitter on your left and Joseph Paxton’s bust on your right.

  5. Step 5: Turn left.

  6. Follow the path around to the right and straight past the crossroads.

    Step 6: Follow the path around to the right and straight past the crossroads.

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