With Easter Sunday upon us and a blissfully work-free Bank Holiday ready for many across the nook, it is a good time to get out of the home and take a path much less trodden in south London this Easter.
And whereas the Met Office could also be forecasting a slight sting in the tail of the colder climate forward, loads of sunshine is predicted in London via at this time and tomorrow.
We’ve included on our listing a few of Transport for London’s Green Chain Walk, that takes in the perfect inexperienced areas between Thamesmead and Nunhead Cemetery in an unbroken chain of (relative) tranquility.
So sit again and drink in our listing of the Top Five walks in south east London this weekend. Then get on the market and expertise one, or two, or all of them, for your self.
1. Thamesmead to Lesnes Abbey
Lesnes Abbey. Image: Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie / Flickr cc
Our countdown begins with the unbelievable twelfth Century Cistercian Abbey at Lesnes, that you’re going to arrive at by means of one of many most interesting nature reserves in all London.
Start on the banks of the Thames on the Crossway Lake Nature Reserve, and head south via Manorway Green and previous Southmere Lake earlier than arriving on the monastery that was constructed by the Normans in 1178.
2. Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park
One of eight Royal Parks, Greenwich Park covers simply over 183 acres of land.
With its well-known cherry blossoms in full bloom at this time of yr, and the apex of the hill close to the observatory providing unmatched views of London, what higher time to go than this Easter?
3. Erith to Bostall Wood
Bostall Wood. Image: Marathon / wikipedia
This specific stroll provides you panoramic views of the Thames estuary at Erith earlier than heading as much as increased climbs at Bostall Woods and London’s hidden heathlands.
This path is 3.4 miles lengthy, and the overwhelming majority of it takes place in an unbroken chain of inexperienced areas together with Franks Park and Abbey Woods. Not to be missed.
4. Chislehurst to Beckenham Place Park
Elmstead Woods. Image: © Copyright Martin Kerans through geograph
“A delicate stroll via woodland and quiet, residential areas” is how TfL billed this part of their Green Chain Walk.
And whereas the route might not provide the gorgeous vistas of Greenwich Park, it greater than makes up for it in a soothing, much less trodden attraction.
The center part via Elmstead Woods is pleasant.
5. Crystal Palace Park to Nunhead Cemetery
Nunhead Cemetery. Image: Irid Escent / wikipedia
Including an choice to divert to the gorgeous Dulwich Park, this is a brand new part of the Green Chain Walk and tops out at 5.4 miles.
Every step taken is value it although and the end level at Nunhead Cemetery is effectively well worth the energy misplaced to get there.
