Greenwich, London
Enjoy this picturesque walk from Thamesmead to Lesnes Abbey. Lakeside views, wildlife spotting and green spaces all en-route.
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Step 1: Welcome to section 1 of the Green Chain Walk. This walk begins at Thamesmead and ends at Lesnes Abbey.
Step 2: If you’re using public transport to get to the start of this walk, there is a bus stop at Nickelby Close, Crossways. Routes 229, 177, 401 or 472 from Abbey Wood station towards Thamesmead.
Step 3: From the Nickelby Close bus stop on Crossway, head towards Manorway green space.
Step 4: Turn left along the path.
Step 5: Then turn right to cross the Crossway Lake canal footbridge and enter Fieldfare Road.
Step 6: Cross the end of Fieldfare Road and pass between numbers 70 and 71 to the green.
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