London: An Oxleas Wood Winter Ramble

Join Hannah, Rob and London Wildish Club for our first walk of 2026.

If you wish to attend, you can find out more about Wildish Club here - with options to join for free or to become a supporter.

We’ll start at Falconwood Station and thread our way through some of South East London’s lesser-known green spaces and woodland paths, taking in Oxleas Wood and Severndroog Castle along the way — a surreal Gothic hilltop tower that feels wonderfully out of place and very fitting for a winter wander.

We’ll finish near Maryon Wilson Park, with the chance to say hello to the goats and pigs at the animal enclosure and hopefully even spot some of the resident deer, before ending at Charlton Station. There will be an optional pub stop afterwards for anyone who fancies warming up together.

This is a flatter, steady-paced walk of around 9.6 km — more of a gentle winter ramble than a big hike. Expect some mud, crisp air, friendly people, and pauses for seasonal noticing along the way. We’re starting a little earlier than usual to make the most of the daylight.

Any questions, just give us a shout.

Meet point:

📍 Falconwood Station
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⏰ Meet from 10:45 for an 11:00 start
🚆 Southeastern trains from London Bridge / Cannon Street

What to bring

• Sturdy footwear (mud-friendly trainers or walking boots recommended)
• Warm layers + waterproof jacket
• Water + snacks/lunch
• Your best winter nature facts
• A dog friend, if you have one

Route info

Point-to-point route, finishing at Charlton Station

Distance: ~9.6 km

Terrain: mostly flat, woodland paths, parks and commons - expect some mud!

Toilets at Oxleas Wood and Maryon Wilson Park

We’ll walk rain or shine — come prepared

Optional pub stop near Charlton Station after the walk 🍻

Photo by Stu Smith, Flickr - https://flic.kr/p/DLxM9b