All Saints' Church, Blackheath – Blackheath Common loop from Swanley

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All Saints' Church, Blackheath – Blackheath Common loop from Swanley

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All Saints' Church, Blackheath – Blackheath Common loop from Swanley

02:34

42.1km

330m

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: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.94 km for 115 m

After 13.6 km for 87 m

After 20.9 km for 126 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

9.99 km

Prickend Pond

Lake

14.8 km

Eltham Palace and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

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

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19.7 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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20.9 km

View of Canary Wharf from Greenwich Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also near the park is the observatory through which the Prime Meridian passes.

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20.9 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

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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21.8 km

Blackheath Common

Highlight • Natural

Blackheath is a great spot to ride across and is full of history, this is the site of where the King and the leaders of the peasants revolt met to discuss terms in 1381

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