The London Loop 2 ~ Bexley Station > Petts Wood Station (16km, 10 miles)

Do this walk because – its the second section of the London Loop & we plan to complete all 24 sections in 24 months.

In cases where a section is less than 16km in length we may increase the distance by combining two sections, or by extending the walk.
See.... London LOOP - Transport for London

Walk facts (section 1)
Length: Approximately 16 km /10 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 4 hours.
Walk grade: Easy, the paths are mainly level.
Weather: Bexley - BBC Weather

Donation to charity: £5 cash on the day
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.

Walk description
Our route will generally follow the route given on the Ramblers website. For info and walk highlights: London Loop section 2 of 24: Old Bexley to Petts Wood

We will also increase the length of the walk to 16km by exploring Petts Wood and Jubilee Country Park Jubilee Country Park Local Nature Reserve .

Pushed for time?
It is possible to shorten the walk by taking buses from Foots Cray (4km) or from Queen Mary’s Hospital in the Chislehurst Road (6km).

Facilities along the route

• There are cafés and pubs at Bexley and Petts Wood. There are also pubs in Foots Cray High Street and in Sidcup Place.
• There is a café and toilets at the Morrisons that is a short distance along Chislehurst Road from Sidcup Place.
• If the weather is fine we will stop to eat our snacks at a convenient outside location. If necessary we will seek shelter in a pub or café.
• At the end of the walk we plan to have a farewell drink before heading for home.

Meeting at
Bexley railway station. We'll be outside the station exit at 11.30 am. We'll start walking at 11.40 am.

TRAVEL
Both Bexley station where we start, and Petts Wood where we finish, are Oyster friendly.
Plan your route: TFL and The Trainline

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for charity

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to charity. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊