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Main Instructor:

Sue Livock

Hosted By:

Sue Livock

Walk Description:

This walk follows the eastern section of the original Thames Path trail. Starting from Slade Green we walk across the marshes and round to Erith.  We then walk along the Thames through the interesting estuary landscape with evidence of its industrial heritage both past and present. We then leave the Thames Path to make our way through the Thamesmead Estate to reach Lesnes Abbey.  From there it is 5 minute walk to Abbey Wood Station.

Our longer Explorer WALX are open to all, exploring beautiful areas in and around London. Routes are planned with breaks and the opportunity for refreshments but this isn't just a ramble; we'll encourage the good posture and motivation to push yourself as we do in all our WALX.

If you'd like to benefit from using Nordic walking poles, we advise you attend a Learn to Nordic WALX workshop. Walkers without poles or with trekking poles are very welcome.

Monthly Payment clients £10; Pre-paid Credit clients £16 - price adjusted at payment.

Time: Meet at the entrance to Slade Green Station, ready to start at 10.00 am

Approximate finish 2.00 pm

Outward Travel by train:   Slade Green is on the Overground Line from London Blackfriars and London Bridge.  It is Zone 6 so Oyster/Freedom passes can be used

Return from Abbey Wood (Elizabeth Line).

Distance: 9 miles approximately, walking on mainly firm paths. 

Sights

Refreshments

You may want to bring your own snacks to have en route, however there is a Costa at Erith, and a good cafe at Lesnes Abbey near the end of the walk. 

Toilets at Slade Green Station (if we are lucky) and at Erith where we can stop.

Location Notes:

Meet on the platform