LESNES ABBEY -  5 miles - Leader: Ann C
A figure of eight walk of about 5 miles starting and finishing near Lesnes Abbey. A short stop near the start to explore the Abbey ruins, followed by a leisurely wander through Abbey Woods and Bostall Woods – both beautiful examples of London’s precious ancient woodlands.

Abbey Arms, our starting point

One of the “slalom gates” (you should be able to slip through without touching anything)

“Bee hives” at the 12C Lesnes Abbey

Some of the remains of the Abbey.

One of several tree carvings by Tom Harvey in Abbey Wood

A Dryad carving

Another carving

An indication of the network of paths in the woods

Into the adjoining Bostell Woods

Group photo with leader on the right

Walkers on the right - fitness people on the left.

Photos: David M, Jill G,  and Antoinette