Section 2 of 15, Capital Ring
Falconwood to Grove Park
3.6 miles (5.8 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: TQ 441 753. Finish: TQ 410 724. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 41 m of climbing and 82 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Falconwood.
- Station
- Falconwood, 460 m from the start. Directions TQ 445 754
- Bus stops
- Eltham Cemetery, 320 m from the start. Directions TQ 443 751Rochester Way / Welling Way, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 442 756
- Car parks
- Car park, 430 m from the start. Directions TQ 445 754Car park, 480 m from the start. Directions TQ 445 754Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions TQ 435 751
Getting back
The section finishes at Grove Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Grove Park, 530 m from the finish. Directions TQ 406 721
- Bus stops
- Edward Tyler Road, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 409 725Marbrook Court, 100 m from the finish. Directions TQ 411 724Le May Avenue / Luffman Road, 200 m from the finish. Directions TQ 409 723
Planning the Capital Ring
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 84%, earth, rock and mud 13%.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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