Transport for LondonGreen Chain
The South East London Green Chain, and the network of routes that links them is known simply as the Green Chain Walk.
Its 10 sections, together with numerous spurs and links, cover 65km (40ml) and are a delight to explore, with many possible combinations and opportunities for circular walks. For convenience, here is a summary with approximate distances (including spurs and links):
| Section | km | ml | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thamesmead to Lesnes Abbey | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| 2 | Erith to Bostall Woods | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| 3 | Bostall Woods to Oxleas Meadows | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| 4 | Charlton Park to Bostall Woods or Oxleas Meadows | 8.8 | 5.6 |
| 5 | Thames Barrier to Oxleas Meadows | 6.7 | 4.2 |
| 6 | Oxleas Woods to Mottingham | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| 7 | Shepherdleas Wood to Middle Park, Eltham | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| 8 | Mottingham to Beckenham Place Park | 8.4 | 5.2 |
| 9 | Mottingham or Chislehurst to Beckenham Place Park | 9.0 | 6.1 |
| 10 | Beckenham Place Park to Crystal Palace Park | 5.8 | 3.6 |
