The High Elms Hike

Walks, England, Greater London, Bromley
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The High Elms Hike

Bromley, London

by sutchfun

  • 1hr 45m / 2.4km
  • 45

A mini hike around High Elms Country Park, a wooded nature reserve in Orpington, Bromley. Great all year round. Kid and dog friendly 🌿

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

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  1. There’s a car park on site. Enter here. There are accessible routes available, just follow the footpath signs.

    Step 1: There’s a car park on site. Enter here. There are accessible routes available, just follow the footpath signs.

  2. Follow the main path right as you pass the entrance to the cafe. Feel free to pop in for refreshments ✨

    Step 2: Follow the main path right as you pass the entrance to the cafe. Feel free to pop in for refreshments ✨

  3. You should notice this totem pole just up ahead. Bear left to continue on this loop and past the toilets.

    Step 3: You should notice this totem pole just up ahead. Bear left to continue on this loop and past the toilets.

  4. 🚽 just here in the building. Only open until 4pm. Exit the toilets and bear left.

    Step 4: 🚽 just here in the building. Only open until 4pm. Exit the toilets and bear left.

  5. Follow this path up into the woodland. The gate on the left fork was closed when we visited so stick to the path to come with us.

    Step 5: Follow this path up into the woodland. The gate on the left fork was closed when we visited so stick to the path to come with us.

  6. There are lots of paths to enjoy around this woodland nature reserve. Feel free to wander as you wish.

    Step 6: There are lots of paths to enjoy around this woodland nature reserve. Feel free to wander as you wish.

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