Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular
Eltham, Greater London · London
Quick answer
Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular is a 6.4km moderate dog walk through 121 hectares of ancient woodland in south-east London, forming part of the Green Chain Walk. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods. A cafe at Oxleas Meadows makes a natural rest stop on the route.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
4 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
No
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods are a rare survival of ancient woodland in south-east London, covering around 121 hectares and forming part of the Green Chain Walk. This 6.4km circular route threads through both woods, taking in the cafe at Oxleas Meadows, the wooded slopes of Shooters Hill ridge and the open grassland of Eltham Park North. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods.
Terrain
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