Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Robert W.
This linear walk from Hayes to Bromley South is linked by paths to Keston, Leaves Green, Biggin Hill and Luxted before looping back to Keston; this time going by its ponds. Next we follow the contours of the River Ravensbourne through Padmall Wood, Barnet Wood, and other woods to Hayes Street Farm Trout Fishery.
We then enter Scrogginhall Woods which leads us into Norman Park at which point the river enters a culvert. We pass Bromley Town Football Club for a short spell of road walking followed by an urban footpath which takes us to Bromley South where the walk ends.
Some paths may be muddy. Bluebells are expected to carpet sections of the trail around Biggin Hill. The terrain is varied with sections along single file track, across fields, through woods and parks. This walk will be led at a brisk pace.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Exit points for a shorter walk: Bus 320 to Bromley South Train Station from Keston or Bus 146 from High Street Downe to Bromley South Station or the R 8 to Orpington Railway Station.
No dogs.
Travel
Take the 10.18 train from London Charing Cross (London Bridge 10:27; Lewisham 19:37; Catford Bridge 10:42) arrives Hayes (Kent) at 11:03. Use Oyster/Contactless/Freedom Pass.
No booking required. No need to text or email. Just turn up.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.T
Hayes (Kent) Railway Station
Bromley South Railway Station
