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Eltham — Bexleyheath

Eltbex two
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By JohnMyerson on 22 Oct 2024

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

70m

Descent

79m

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Description

A slight change to the original route at both ends. There's a surfaced cycle path from Glenlea Road to Riefield Road which is slightly shorter and is within Eltham Park South (there's a café in the park). The route past Falconwood Station has been corrected. At Danson Park all paths are surfaced and the change is to exit past the house and into Bean Road (traffic light crossing) to pass Red House (National Trust but limited opening) along Red House Lane, Paddock Road and Lion Road to Bexleyheath Broadway. This is shorter and quieter. This route is possible for wheels as most road crossings have ramps. Toilets at Eltham and Bexleyheath Station and Danson Park (next to play area and drinks kiosk

A slight change to the original route at both ends. There's a surfaced cycle path from Glenlea Road to Riefield Road which is slightly shorter and is within Eltham Park South (there's a café in the park). The route past Falconwood Station has been corrected. At Danson Park all paths are surfaced and the change is to exit past the house and into Bean Road (traffic light crossing) to pass Red House (National Trust but limited opening) along Red House Lane, Paddock Road and Lion Road to Bexleyheath Broadway. This is shorter and quieter. This route is possible for wheels as most road crossings have ramps. Toilets at Eltham and Bexleyheath Station and Danson Park (next to play area and drinks kiosk

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

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Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
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Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
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Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
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Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 130.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 6.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
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Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

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Eltham
Grid Ref TQ4271174900
Lat / Lon 51.45510° / 0.05263°
Easting / Northing 542,711E / 174,900N
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Bexleyheath
Grid Ref TQ4905175146
Lat / Lon 51.45568° / 0.14392°
Easting / Northing 549,051E / 175,147N
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reviews

Strider

30 May 2025 (edited 31 May 2025) Spring
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I walked from Bexley to Eltham on a hot day in May.
Suburban road walking with two parks to break it up.
Some interest in the parks and there is Willam Morris' Red House, which you can visit.
I found some of the long straight roads a little monotonous, but this is how this area is. A good route between these towns making the best of the little green spaces.
Some slight gradients, especially in Danson Park. But it is paved all the way apart from a short 150m section of gravel- suitable for wheels.

Derick Rethans

23 Dec 2024 Winter
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I walked this from Bexleyheath to Eltham on an overcast winter morning, with a fair amount of wind.

Leaving the busy high road soon behind (photo #1, #2), the route first mainly follows residential roads. It then crosses into Damson Park, with its manor house (photo #3) and fat squirrels (photo #4). On the west side of the park (photo #5), it becomes a walk along a very straight residential road (photo #6, #7).

After passing Falconwood station, you cross the A2 with a bridge, and then follow a path very close to the busy road (photo #8), but above it. It looks worse on the map than it really is though, and it is all fairly green too (photo #9). Finally, a set of stairs takes you down to Eltham station (photo #10).

A good route, and greener than I thought it would be.

JohnMyerson

02 Nov 2024 Autumn
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I enjoyed this route especially through Danson Park. Sutherland Avenue (Falconwood to Danson) is a little tedious but mainly quiet. The kiosk in Danson Park does drinks and ice cream but little food (no cakes!). The back streets into Bexleyheath Broadway are fine.

JohnMyerson

25 Oct 2024 Autumn
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I started from Eltham station (coffee bar and toilets). The route follows a signed cycle path to Falcon Wood through Eltham Park South although there's some noise from the A2 road. After a longish but quiet street walk you enter Danson Park. Turn left at the fence before the lake and go uphill. Further uphill is a drinks kiosk and toilets but the route passes Danson House. The cafe here is quite expensive! Leaving the park there is a pedestrian crossing to Bean Road which leads to Red House Lane. Red House was created for William Morris, now National Trust but with limited opening times. After a short section of private road and by taking Lion Road you reach Bexleyheath Broadway. Turn left up Church Road to reach the Station. In all a pleasant walk.

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Ascent

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Descent

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