Lesnes Abbey & a woodlands wander

Walks, England, Greater London, Greenwich
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Lesnes Abbey & a woodlands wander

Thamesmead South, London

by GoJauntly

  • 2 hours / 3.1km
  • 55

Discover a hidden Abbey ruins in Thamesmead, easy access by train from Central London, bring a picnic and spade for the fossil pit.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Picnic spot
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

Walk preview

Map preview for Lesnes Abbey & a woodlands wander
  1. This walk starts at Abbey Wood Station. Turn left when you exit the station and take the stairs or lift to lower ground.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Abbey Wood Station. Turn left when you exit the station and take the stairs or lift to lower ground.

  2. Step 2: Walk under the underpass and onto Sedgemere Rd.

  3. Step 3: Follow the road around as it bends to the left.

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