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Eltham Palace and Gardens – All Saints' Church, Blackheath loop from Swanley

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Eltham Palace and Gardens – All Saints' Church, Blackheath loop from Swanley

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Eltham Palace and Gardens – All Saints' Church, Blackheath loop from Swanley

02:37

42.9km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.5 km for 87 m

After 20.8 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.99 km

Road to Kent Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

This winding road takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and into the serene countryside, depending on your direction. A short drive further east will lead you to the beautiful Kent Downs National Park.

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8.00 km

St Paul's Cray Common

Forest

14.7 km

Eltham Palace and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Henry VIII's childhood home. Beautiful exterior and grounds to explore.

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19.5 km

All Saints' Church, Blackheath

Highlight • Religious Site

This gorgeous, open heath sprawls between the affluent Blackheath village and Greenwich Park. The pretty All Saints Church dominates the southern section of the heath, standing proud in front of …

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20.8 km

Royal Observatory Greenwich and View of London Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Royal Observatory stands high on a hill in Greenwich Park. It has played an important role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known for the …

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21.2 km

Greenwich Park Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

Public toilets on the avenue, it's a long slow grind up here from the bottom

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21.3 km

Statue of General James Wolfe, Greenwich Park

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful Greenwich Park is home to the Royal Observatory and boasts magnificent views across to Canary Wharf and beyond towards the City, particularly from the statue of General James Wolfe …

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30.9 km

Cycleway to Danson Park

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Cycleway leading To Danson Park

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39.5 km

Rowhill Wood

Forest

40.9 km

Swanley and Lavender

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

7.97 km

7.62 km

7.30 km

618 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

2.40 km

211 m

179 m

160 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

29°C

17°C

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Eltham Palace and Gardens – All Saints' Church, Blackheath loop from Swanley

Road to Kent Downs National Park

Eltham Palace and Gardens

All Saints' Church, Blackheath

Royal Observatory Greenwich and View of London Skyline

Greenwich Park Public Toilets

Statue of General James Wolfe, Greenwich Park

Cycleway to Danson Park

Swanley and Lavender

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