
London Loop Section 1
From Erith to Old Bexley
- 3hr 5m / 14km
- 1044
An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.
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Step 1: Welcome to section 2 of the Green Chain Walk. This walk begins at Erith Riverside and ends at Bostall Woods.

Step 2: To reach the start of section two from Erith station, follow the road from the station under the main road.

Step 3: Pass under Queens Road and follow the Green Chain signs.

Step 4: Continue along Stonewood Road.
Step 5: Turn left onto Walnut Tree Road, turning left again onto West Street.

Step 6: At this point you have a choice to either turn left and head straight down West Street or follow the Thames path.

From Erith to Old Bexley
An easy and sometimes muddy walk along section 1 of the London Loop. Riverside walking along rivers Thames, Darent and Cray.

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