London Brussels Day 1 Afternoon - Woolwich to Swan...

miles km

Mon 27 August 2018, 13:30 - 18:30

Woolwich to Swanley

Set off from the statues
Distance: 2.41mi
Follow the Thames path
leave the Thames Pathway
Distance: 1.21mi
Heading south
Distance: 1.08mi
Thamesmead To Swanley
Distance: 11.19mi
busy road

will need backup vehicle
steep uphill on a busy road

use the pavement
use the footpath to go back up the hill and join the road
Use the bridge to cross Yarnton way
steep long uphill
no right turn allowed

road may need to be blocked, or we might have to go to the roundabout to do a U turn
Easily accessible gate
Cables x 4
Use Haldane Road, Wallace Close and the garages to access the cycle path, avoiding the narrow gate
Use second descent. Steep downhill gate at the bottom.
gate
Gate to access Lesnes Abbey ruins
Busy road. May need to be blocked, or use pedestrian crossing
Steep downhill. Ends in a T- junction. Sharp left turn then short uphill.

JUNCTION MUST BE BLOCKED
Cross using the bridge, then 2nd left onto Meadowview Road
Steep downhill ending in a T-junction

Block road if possible
uphill
Turn left BEFORE the shops
Stop for a break

Back up vehicle can park on New Road & chilled drinks and snacks can be consumed in the picnic area around Lesnes Abbey ruins [disabled toilets available]
Long steep uphill

Shop available on the right
Bear right
uphill

503m

443m

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