Perhaps most famous for Greenwich Park, Greenwich Borough has some fantastic parks and green spaces to explore during a calming walk. Whether you’re looking for an expansive space or a hidden woodland, here’s 8 immersive walking routes in Greenwich borough to explore!
Greenwich Park
Definitely the largest and best known park on our list is Greenwich Park. This wide space is great for catching some stunning views of London to feel connected to a city that may feel out of reach right now. As it has the potential to be one of the most popular parks on our list, we would recommend walking across the green to add a touch of nature to a walk around your local area. If you want to get away from the open space, try swinging by the colourful flower garden and snap a stunning picture.
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Charlton Park
Charlton Park is another lush green space for your daily walk. There’s a zen-filled Japanese herb garden and pond garden, which can be a great spot to take the kids and show them the stunning flowers and unique plants. Of course, this park boasts front and centre views of the transportive Charlton House to admire too! Charlton House has adopted many roles since it’s construction in 1607, from housing Jacobean nobleman, acting as a wartime hospital to now being a beloved community centre. Despite it’s doors being closed, it is certainly awe-inspiring to look at!
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Oxleas Meadows and Wood
Oxleas Meadows and Wood is one of the few surviving ancient woodlands in South East London, so if you haven’t had time before to explore this forest, now is the perfect time! With beautiful bluebells to see as you stroll through the towering trees, it’s an enchanting escape. You may not know it, but some parts of this wood date back 8,000 years to the end of the Ice Age.
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Eltham Park North, Shepherdleas Wood
Eltham Park North is another versatile green space to explore, accompanied by Shepherdleas Wood, which you can venture to after your walk around Oxleas Wood. In the centre of the park, you’ll find a long pond bordered with wild flowers, shrubs and willows: a water oasis to emerge into after a long walk through the woodland. Don’t forget to keep your eye out for the different breeds of ducks that enjoy bathing in the water! We’d recommend visiting this park and wood in the evening, making it a breathtaking sight to see the sunset reflect through the trees and onto the water.
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The Tarn Bird Sanctuary
The Tarn Bird Sanctuary has deservedly earned its name as a peaceful, natural haven to escape to when the real world gets too much. There are dozens of different birds to spot on your walk, as well as a rainbow of flora and fauna to overwhelm and soothe the senses. This park is also one of the many that appear along the Green Chain Walk, a routes that covers 14 miles of some of London’s prettiest parks: something to try if you’re looking for a more challenging walk!
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Eltham Common, Castle Wood and Jack Wood
Eltham Common is home to both Castle Wood and Jack Wood, both beautiful and wild nature spots to include in your walking route around the Eltham area. As you delve deeper into the woodland, you might come across Severndroog Castle, a landmark you can still take in during lockdown. Severndroog is a stunning gothic castle dating back to the 18th century, a welcome reward to your trek through the forest. If you extend your visit to Jack Wood, you’ll be treated to a gorgeous rose garden and terraced garden that boasts stunning views of London.
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Eaglesfield Park
Found on the summit of Shooter’s Hill is Eaglesfield Park, a welcome break from the sheltered woodlands that enclose much of Greenwich borough. This green space is ideal for those of us feeling claustrophobic during lockdown and seeking solace in a place to stretch out. This park is also the highest open space in the borough, providing clear views of Kent and even the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford if the weather permits! The origins of the park’s name is disputed; some claim it derives from 18th-century landowner John Lidgebird’s coat of arms, which were two eagles, or others say it is because the summit of Shooter’s Hill was once a roost for eagles in medieval times.
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Woolwich Common
Found on the northern slope of Shooter’s Hill, Woolwich Common is a quaint and often underappreciated space in the borough full of bustling wildlife containing countless species of flora to admire and even collect. The common also contains Barrak Field, where you'll get a square on view of the Royal Artillery Barracks and the Crimean War Memorial, amongst many others that make this walking route a neat whistle-stop tour of historical landmarks in the Woolwich area.
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