South Bank Ramblers

Wednesday 14/08/2024 -LONDON LOOP STAGE 2 - BEXLEY TO PETTS WOOD - Leader: Barbara M

We follow the Cray Valley through Foots Cray meadows to Foots Cray. Tarmac paths lead us to Sidcup Place
where we cross the grass to the Star Inn for a picnic in or near the walled garden. After subways under a busy
road junction we enter Scadbury Park and pass the remains of the Moated Manor. Crossing a busy road, we
enter St Paul's Cray Common, leading to Petts Wood. A path, which may be very muddy after rain, takes us to
the first of three footbridges over railway lines to the entrance to Jubilee Country Park where we turn left to Petts
Wood Station. Toilet at Bexley Station for ticket-holders only.
Lunch: picnic at Sidcup Place, use pub for drinks and toilets.

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01. 5 Arch Bridge over the Cray

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02. One Arch bridge

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03. Foots Cray meadows

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04. Sidcup Place

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05. Walled Garden for lunch stop

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06. Moated Manor in Scadbury Park

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07. Information Panel in Chislehurst Commons

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08. Bear in the woods

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09. The third of the 3 railway bridges we have to cross

Photos: Ruth, Carrie J