Section 11 of 11, Green Chain Walk
Crystal Palace to Nunhead Cemetery
6.7 miles (10.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 341 706. Finish: TQ 350 741. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 183 m of climbing and 215 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Crystal Palace.
- Stations
- Crystal Palace, 140 m from the start. Directions TQ 342 705Anerley, 830 m from the start. Directions TQ 346 699Penge West, 840 m from the start. Directions TQ 349 705
- Bus stops
- Crystal Palace Station, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 705Hamlet Road, 300 m from the start. Directions TQ 341 703
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TQ 342 707Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 704Car park (free), 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 340 704
Getting back
The section finishes at Nunhead Cemetery. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Honor Oak Park, 850 m from the finish. Directions TQ 359 741
- Bus stops
- Wood Vale / Forest Hill Road, 60 m from the finish. Directions TQ 350 741Buckstone Close, 90 m from the finish. Directions TQ 351 741Therapia Road, 160 m from the finish. Directions TQ 349 742
Planning the Green Chain Walk
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 73%, gravel and tracks 9%, earth, rock and mud 6%.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 kissing gates, 15 gates, 12 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 47 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 3.3 miles in.
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