Things to do and see

Walks in and around Bexley

The Green Chain Walk.

The Green Chain is a string of over 300 public and private open spaces stretching across south-east London. The 40 mile walk links them together and is ideal for leisurely strolls or longer rambles. The walk starts on the Thamesside Walk (riverside promenade) at Thamesmead or Erith (Corinthian Manorway) and continues through Bexley for almost six miles, via Lesnes Abbey Woods, Bostall Heath and Woods, East Wickham Open Space and Oxleas Wood. The walk is described in detail in ten leaflets. Leaflets 1-3 cover those parts of the Walk which pass through Bexley. For further information the Green Chain Walk, look at our Green Chain Walk page, contact local Tourist Information Centres or visit the External Link: Green Chain Walk Web-site.

Public footpaths in other parts of the borough provide a variety of walks in attractive surroundings. Particularly recommended are paths through Joydens Wood and the Shuttle and Cray riverside walks which pass through the picturesque Cray Valley and the Crayford Marshes by the Thames.

Healthy Walks

Walking is known to be good for general health and even a few gentle walks a week can really help improve fitness and wellbeing. The Primary Care Trust have organised a number of public walks in some of Bexley's Parks and Open Spaces, these are free to join and open to all. Find out more here.

The Cray Riverway.

The Cray Riverway is a signposted walk along the River Cray. Starting in Foots Cray Meadows it follows the river through North Cray to Hall Place at Bexley, where the Cray is joined by its smaller tributary, the Shuttle. From Hall Place, the Cray Riverway can be followed north to Crayford Marshes and the Thames. Follow the link below for a detailed guide to the Cray Riverway. A leaflet is also available from local Tourist Information Centres.

Guide to the Cray Riverway
Cray Riverway Walking Leaflet (1.29MB, PDF File)

The Shuttle Riverway.

The Shuttle Riverway connects the Cray Riverway at Hall Place with the Green Chain Walk, which it meets at Avery Hill in the Borough of Greenwich, passing along the way through Marlborough Park, Willersley Park and Hollyoak Wood Park. A leaflet is available from local Tourist Information Centres.

Guide to the Shuttle Riverway