Handsome Danson

Walks, England, Greater London, Bexley
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Handsome Danson

Danson Park, Bexleyheath, London

by steve

  • 1hr 20m / 2.5km
  • 48

A walk around Danson Park, London

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Wheel friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature

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  1. We started at the car park and took this path towards the lake.

    Step 1: We started at the car park and took this path towards the lake.

  2. Step 2:

  3. Danson park is great for bike rides!

    Step 3: Danson park is great for bike rides!

  4. The Grade I listed Danson House can be seen here in the distance.

    Step 4: The Grade I listed Danson House can be seen here in the distance.

  5. These fields are great for a picnic in the summer. At 75 hectares, it is the second largest public park in the borough of Bexley.

    Step 5: These fields are great for a picnic in the summer. At 75 hectares, it is the second largest public park in the borough of Bexley.

  6. Step 6: At the centre of the park you’ll see an Oak’s tree. The oak tree is over 200 years old, has since been known as "Charter Oak", and has been recognised as one of the "Great Trees of London".

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