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Peckham

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Slow Ways linking Peckham and Brixton, Canada Water, Catford, Dulwich, Kennington, Lewisham, London Bridge Station

England / Greater London / Peckham

Peckham’s seven Slow Ways are 89% checked

Drawn: 7/7
reviewed: 7/7
verified: 7/7
and surveyed: 4/7

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Walk to Peckham from further afield

Slow Way Route To do
Brixton—Peckham
Bripec one Enjoy me Distance 4km/3mi Ascent 32m Descent 28m
Dulwich—Peckham
Dulpec one Survey me Distance 3km/2mi Ascent 28m Descent 10m
Kennington—Peckham
Kenpec one

Enjoy me Distance 5km/3mi Ascent 20m Descent 15m
Kennington—Peckham
Kenpec two Enjoy me Distance 4km/3mi Ascent - Descent -
London Bridge Station—Peckham
Lonpec one Survey me Distance 5km/3mi Ascent 13m Descent 8m
Peckham—Canada Water
Peccan one Review me Distance 4km/3mi Ascent 14m Descent 9m
Peckham—Canada Water
Peccan two Enjoy me Distance 5km/3mi Ascent - Descent -
Peckham—Catford
Peccat one Enjoy me Distance 5km/3mi Ascent 84m Descent 76m
Peckham—Lewisham
Peclew one Survey me Distance 6km/3mi Ascent 88m Descent 87m

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Collective progress

86% of Peckham’s seven route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

9/9

drawn

9/9

reviewed

5/9

surveyed

8/9

verified

18 people have contributed to Peckham’s Slow Ways

2 people have pledged to walk and review a route

5 people have surveyed a route in Peckham

40km out of 40km have been walked and reviewed

150km of reviews have been shared in Peckham

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I thought it was great- vibrant Peckham, and onto a tree lined path and a park. Plenty to keep my interest throughout the walk....

Philip Le Marquand

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Strider surveyed Peccat one

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Quite a steep (13%) gravelly path up and down past Nunhead Cemetery, a bit slippy and may cause problems for wheels....

Strider

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Another urban gem, a string of interesting historic streets with green jewels of parks strung onto it. Surprisingly green and never loses your interest. Pavements and tarmac paths all the way, and apart from the usual street furniture obstacles, good for wheels....

Strider

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Not as nice as the other Canada Water-Peckham walk, walking mainly along busy roads....

Loz Flowers

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Several nice green spaces between various building sites at Peckham, Old Kent Road and Canada Water. It can be quiet between Surrey Canal Road and Oldfield Grove. There are no access issues....

Loz Flowers

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The steep downhill/ uphill will not be accessible for all....

Lizbiz70

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I really enjoyed this walk, and don't agree that it was hard to follow and it being inaccurate....

Derick Rethans

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Derick Rethans took this photo on Kenpec one

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Derick Rethans took this photo on Peccan two

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After the park, it follows quite back streets to end up on a path alongside a railway with a great view of the South East London Combined Heat & Power plant (photo #3), where it then soon goes past a football ground....

Derick Rethans

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There's no crossing for Nunhead Lane and bends in the road in both directions....

Daisy C

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Kennington—Peckham

Slow Ways Darren pledged to walk Kenpec two

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From Kennington Park through Burgess Park, down Brunswick Park and then along Lucas Gardens....

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Slow Ways Darren took this photo on Kenpec two

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Strider surveyed Bripec one

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Lots of green space and great views from Ruskin Park....

Strider

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I enjoyed this route, it’s a straightforward walk across SE London, with a pleasant park at Hilly Fields, where I stopped for a cup of tea at an excellent hill top cafe. The very end of the route at Lewisham could be more accurately drawn, I had to double back to get to a safe crossing point on the main road. This would be my only minor irritation with the route, but I don’t think it warrants making a new option....

Jane Taylor

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A very pleasant walk, with ample space for having a side-by-side conversation....

pmostert

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This is a series of busy streets, walkways and cycle paths joining three parks. A lovely walk with plenty to hold your attention or distract the eye; bustling highstreets, quiet roads, open fields; tarmac paths and lovely green spaces; markets and supermarkets....

Strider

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I used this Slow Way to simplify travel to the Brockley/Honor Oak area; it cut out a fiddly train change and meant I got to see some parts of SE London I had never explored up to now....

Jane Taylor

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Jane Taylor took this photo on Peccat one

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Straight forward route involving foot paths, parks and quiet roads. There is one section that goes past an industrial estate and Millwall football stadium which may not be safe to walk at night because it feels quite isolated. Otherwise, no obvious problems....

Intrepid Rabbit

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Intrepid Rabbit took this photo on Peccan two

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After dark, I would suggest continuing along Linden Grove, turning right onto Ivydale Road and then right again onto Limesford Road to rejoin the route....

Intrepid Rabbit

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Intrepid Rabbit took this photo on Peclew one

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Starting at Kennington, I was led through many green spaces of various sizes, some of which I had no idea existed until now....

Intrepid Rabbit

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Intrepid Rabbit took this photo on Kenpec two

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It includes the Surrey Canal Walk, which is a favourite walk of mine, leading to Burgess Park (also on the site of a filled in canal)....

Intrepid Rabbit

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It might feel less safe when it's dark, however, so if you're uncomfortable, you can use Herne Hill Road instead of Poplar Walk Passage, and then Coldharbour Lane instead of Brixton Station Road....

Ingrina

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Kennington—Peckham

mtormey added Kenpec two, a new walk from Kennington to Peckham

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It does a great job park-hopping while staying fairly direct. I loved especially the stretch through Ruskin Park, with great views of London. The route just kept on giving, and it was quite fun to walk....

mtormey

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Likely not an issue if you're walking Peckham to Kennington, but the exit from Kennington Park isn't where the route says it is....

mtormey

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It essentially park-hops, alternating between parks and quiet residential streets, but it largely stays direct on the way between Kennington and Peckham....

mtormey

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The section along the back of Nunhead Cemetery feels quite isolated and may be intimidating if alone at night....

ponponjo

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Some places to eat and drink around Loughborough Junction, and you pass two train stations if walking turns out not to be an option anymore....

LucyC

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Nice route from Peckham to Kennington (or vice versa) avoiding main roads and taking advantage of some hidden green spaces in the city. Completely flat. Option to extend your walk by exploring Burgess Park as well....

LucyC

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From here on it really takes advantage of the green spaces - first with Burgess Park and a walk round the lake, then with the green route up to Peckham using the Surrey Canal path....

LucyC

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Peckham—Canada Water

jonny added Peccan two, a new walk from Peckham to Canada Water

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The route crosses Kennington Park and through to Kennington gardens. After crossing Camberwell Road the route takes you round Addington Square and to the edge of Burgess Park where there is a cafe. Then turn left into Elmington Road and then right along St Giles Road where you walk through Brunswick Park which has a cafe. Crossing Peckham Road, you then enter Lucas Gardens and up Vestry Road. The hill between Vestry Grove and the end of Warwick Gardens can be circumvented by continuing along Peckham Road and turning right down Bellenden Road, eventually re-joining the route at Holly Grove....

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clive r miller surveyed Kenpec one

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Dulwich also has a good (if fancy) selection of cafes, shops and restaurants and the nearby art gallery and park would make a nice detour (there are public toilets in the park)....

shedges

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It passes through Hilly Fields which rewards you for the climb with great views, a nice cafe and a children's playground (there are toilets at the cafe)....

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Peckham

Wolso surveyed Peckham

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i'd use this again in order to keep away from a busier route, its fairly direct and safe and the route is easy to follow....

JWAUBORN

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Peckham

Laura Mitchell surveyed Peckham

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This route makes the most of the green spaces between the two locations, some only small but all pleasant to walk through. I would suggest continuing down Windsor Walk at Denmark Hill station rather than going up on to the main road....

Dannyash

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A short section through Greendale Fields is a welcome bit of green space. Good options for stop off points for food/drink...

Dannyash

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Brixton—Peckham

Slow Ways added Bripec one, a new walk from Brixton to Peckham

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Dulwich—Peckham

Slow Ways added Dulpec one, a new walk from Dulwich to Peckham

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Kennington—Peckham

Slow Ways added Kenpec one, a new walk from Kennington to Peckham

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London Bridge Station—Peckham

Slow Ways added Lonpec one, a new walk from London Bridge Station to Peckham

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Peckham—Canada Water

Slow Ways added Peccan one, a new walk from Peckham to Canada Water

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Peckham—Catford

Slow Ways added Peccat one, a new walk from Peckham to Catford

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Peckham—Lewisham

Slow Ways added Peclew one, a new walk from Peckham to Lewisham

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Peckham’s Slow Ways starting point

Grid ref

TQ3423776344

Lat / Lon

51.47015° / -0.06871°

Easting / Northing

534,237E / 176,344N

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Facilities

Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Peckham's meeting point

Public toilet

Wheelchair accessible toilet

Supermarket or convenience shop

Restaurant, cafe or pub

Accommodation

Accommodation for under £50 a night

Campsite

Bothy

Free wifi

Mobility scooter hire

Off-road wheelchair hire

Disabled Parking

Train station

Bus stop

Ferry

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