Off the beaten track in Beckenham

Walks, England, Greater London

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  • Step 1: There are many entrances, we chose the one off Westgate Road on the South side of the park. There is some parking available here, put quite a lot of potholes!

  • This path will bring you directly into the woods but it's easy to step outside and see the vast open space.

    Step 2: This path will bring you directly into the woods but it's easy to step outside and see the vast open space.

  • Step 3: We continued along the path, if you stick to this there is only one way to go, North!

  • We reached this signpost and continued in the direction f Beckenham Place House. The path can be muddy so Wellington boots are advised.

    Step 4: We reached this signpost and continued in the direction f Beckenham Place House. The path can be muddy so Wellington boots are advised.

  • A short distance ahead we saw another signpost, we followed the direction to Beckenham Place House.

    Step 5: A short distance ahead we saw another signpost, we followed the direction to Beckenham Place House.

  • Here you can pop out of the woods brief to admire the rolling views. We really like the contrast between the open space and dense woodland.

    Step 6: Here you can pop out of the woods brief to admire the rolling views. We really like the contrast between the open space and dense woodland.

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