Off the beaten track in Beckenham

Walks, England, Greater London, Lewisham
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Off the beaten track in Beckenham

Beckenham

by chilli

  • 1hr 30m / 2.3km
  • 122

A splendid mix of woodland and open green space through Beckenham Place Park.

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Step 1: There are many entrances, we chose the one off Westgate Road on the South side of the park. There is some parking available here, put quite a lot of potholes!

  2. This path will bring you directly into the woods but it's easy to step outside and see the vast open space.

    Step 2: This path will bring you directly into the woods but it's easy to step outside and see the vast open space.

  3. Step 3: We continued along the path, if you stick to this there is only one way to go, North!

  4. We reached this signpost and continued in the direction f Beckenham Place House. The path can be muddy so Wellington boots are advised.

    Step 4: We reached this signpost and continued in the direction f Beckenham Place House. The path can be muddy so Wellington boots are advised.

  5. A short distance ahead we saw another signpost, we followed the direction to Beckenham Place House.

    Step 5: A short distance ahead we saw another signpost, we followed the direction to Beckenham Place House.

  6. Here you can pop out of the woods brief to admire the rolling views. We really like the contrast between the open space and dense woodland.

    Step 6: Here you can pop out of the woods brief to admire the rolling views. We really like the contrast between the open space and dense woodland.

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