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Belvedere & Erith Marshes – Crossness Lighthouse loop from Thamesmead

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Belvedere & Erith Marshes – Crossness Lighthouse loop from Thamesmead

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Belvedere & Erith Marshes – Crossness Lighthouse loop from Thamesmead

01:46

6.96km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Southmere Park

Highlight • Trail

Large space with a man made lake that joins Abbey Wood and The Ridgeway.

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1.24 km

Southmere Lake Fountain

Highlight • Lake

Large scenic lake that dominates Southmere Park. Connects Abbey Wood and the Ridgeway by Crossness.
As seen in the film A Clockwork Orange.

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2.78 km

Belvedere & Erith Marshes

Highlight • River

Along the Thames Path past Thamesmead by Crossness Engines.
The river side entrance to the Ridgeway overlooks this marsh land. Very scenic.

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3.16 km

Crossness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Not as exciting as it sounds. I searched for this structure having seen it on a sign post - I must have cycled past many times without realising that this …

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5.09 km

Erith Pier

Highlight • Bridge

Nice views from the end of this very long pier.

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5.86 km

Erith Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Between the Thames Path and Southmere Park, accessible from the Ridgeway, is this large wetland marsh. Some horse pastures in the upper parts and thick reed beds in the Southern …

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6.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

479 m

410 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

1.90 km

620 m

272 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

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Belvedere & Erith Marshes – Crossness Lighthouse loop from Thamesmead

Southmere Park

Southmere Lake Fountain

Belvedere & Erith Marshes

Crossness Lighthouse

Erith Pier

Erith Marshes

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