Transport for LondonRoute details
Capital Ring Section 3: Grove Park to Crystal Palace
| Walk facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 8.6 miles (13.9 km) |
| Location: | Lewisham, Bromley |
| Start: | Grove Park (Baring Road GR 405-727) Get there with Journey Planner |
| Finish: | Crystal Palace station (GR 341-705) |
| Factor: | Capital Ring Section 3: Grove Park to Crystal Palace |
| Recommended direction: | East to west |
| Terrain and surface: | Mainly on roads and tarmac paths but with a long stretch on rough paths and tracks in Beckenham Place Park. Generally level but with some long and quite steep slopes. Steep steps at two railway bridges. No stiles. 5.3km (3.3ml) beside roads |
| Points of Interest: | Downham Woodland Walk, Beckenham Place Park and mansion, Cator Park, Crystal Palace Park |
| Signage: | No Capital Ring signage at time of writing, follow Green Chain Walk signs |
| Temporary Diversions: | |
| Refreshments and toilets: | Pubs at Grove Park, Beckenham Place, Penge and Crystal Palace station. Cafes at Grove Park, Downham, Beckenham Place, Penge and Crystal Palace Park. Public toilets at Grove Park, Downham, Beckenham Place and Crystal Palace Park |
| Public transport and breakpoints: | NR: Grove Park, Beckenham Hill, Beckenham Junction, New Beckenham, Kent House, Penge East, Penge West, Crystal Palace. CTL: Beckenham Junction. Buses at all these points, plus Downham |
| 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 Lewisham, LB Bromley |
Walk details:
- Generally fairly easy walking but the section through Beckenham Place Park is on rough ground, which may be difficult in wet conditions.
- For further details see Green Chain Walk Sections 8 and 10.
- This section of the Capital Ring overshoots the end of the Green Chain Walk by about 250m to finish at Crystal Palace station.
