Transport for LondonRoute details
Capital Ring Section 2: Falconwood to Grove Park
| Walk facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4.1 miles (6.6 km) |
| Location: | Greenwich, Lewisham |
| Start: | Falconwood (Eltham Park North, GR 441-753) Get there with Journey Planner |
| Finish: | Grove Park (Baring Road GR 405-727) |
| Factor: | Capital Ring Section 2: Falconwood to Grove Park |
| Recommended direction: | Northeast to southwest |
| Terrain and surface: | Generally level or downhill with some short gentle climbs. Mainly on tarmac paths and pavements with some short stretches of rough ground and tracks. No stiles. 3.2km (2.0ml) beside roads |
| Points of Interest: | Eltham Park South, Eltham Palace, King John's Walk |
| Signage: | N/A |
| Temporary Diversions: | |
| Refreshments and toilets: | Pubs at Falconwood, Eltham and Grove Park. Cafes at Eltham and Grove Park. Public toilets at Grove Park |
| Public transport and breakpoints: | NR/buses: Falconwood, Eltham, Mottingham, Grove Park |
| Links with other walks: | Green Chain Walk |
| How to get the map: | Download it from www.walklondon.org.uk or call 0870 240 6094 |
| Principal promoters: | London Walking Forum, LB Greenwich, LB Lewisham |
Walk details:
- Easy walking on mainly firm ground, with a fair amount of roadwalking but passing one of the jewels of the Capital Ring: Eltham Palace.
- For further description refer to Green Chain Walk Sections 6 and 8.
