Adventure On Foot

Section 4 of 11, Green Chain Walk

LN 107.04

West Heath to Charlton

5.2 miles (8.4 km).

Open the start in OS Maps.

Up and down

About 143 m of climbing and 185 m of descent; highest point 129 m.

StartHighest point 129 mFinish, 5 miles

Getting there

The section starts at West Heath.

Bus stops
Eaglesfield Road, 250 m from the start. DirectionsEaglesfield Road, 250 m from the start. DirectionsShooters Hill / The Bull, 400 m from the start. Directions
Car parks
Oxleas Wood Car Park (free), 110 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 370 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 490 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Charlton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Bus stops
Longleigh Lane, 110 m from the finish. DirectionsHail & Ride Langley Road, 340 m from the finish. DirectionsBostall Hill / Brampton Road, 390 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: paved or flagged 59%, earth, rock and mud 17%, grass 13%, gravel and tracks 10%.

About 32% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 4 gates.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 48 m in a kilometre, 7.3 km in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.

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