Green Chain Walk Section 11

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Green Chain Walk Section 11

Crystal Palace to Lewisham

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  • 3hr 30m / 8.7km
  • 595

Tackle this challenging Green Chain segment that features local history and gorgeous parks and green spaces. Very steep and hilly in parts.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Botanics

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  1. Welcome to the Green Chain Walk! This section starts at Crystal Palace station and ends at Nunhead Cemetery. Turn right into the park.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Green Chain Walk! This section starts at Crystal Palace station and ends at Nunhead Cemetery. Turn right into the park.

  2. A few paces later you’ll see the major Green Chain signpost. Turn left here to follow the path.

    Step 2: A few paces later you’ll see the major Green Chain signpost. Turn left here to follow the path.

  3. At the mini roundabout, look to the right and cross towards the black gate directly opposite.

    Step 3: At the mini roundabout, look to the right and cross towards the black gate directly opposite.

  4. Head through the gate and onto the tarmac path. This path runs parallel to the former Crystal Palace.

    Step 4: Head through the gate and onto the tarmac path. This path runs parallel to the former Crystal Palace.

  5. To your left you’ll see the steps up to the Italian Terraces of the former palace. It is worth climbing the steps to explore.

    Step 5: To your left you’ll see the steps up to the Italian Terraces of the former palace. It is worth climbing the steps to explore.

  6. Continue straight, following the main tarmac path through the park.

    Step 6: Continue straight, following the main tarmac path through the park.

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