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Lesnes Abbey Ruins – Lesnes Abbey Woods and Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Lesnes Abbey Ruins – Lesnes Abbey Woods and Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

Easy

2

hikers

Lesnes Abbey Ruins – Lesnes Abbey Woods and Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

01:00

3.65km

60m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

252 m

Monk Sculpture at Lesnes Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Stunning sculpture near the park entrance (easy to miss if you come to the Abbey from the other direction)

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2

359 m

Oak Leaf Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Rather odd location hidden behind the café!

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3

457 m

Lesnes Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Lesnes Abbey offers the visitor beautiful abbey ruins, woodland and heathland (particularly noted for the bluebell and daffodil displays in season), an arboretum and more. There are 3 main trails around the grounds.

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4

489 m

Lesnes Abbey Mulberry Tree

Highlight • Natural

The veteran Lesnes Abbey mulberry has to be one
of the Capital’s most photogenic trees, standing on
a mound, flanked by the ruins of a 12th century
monastery and nestled beneath ancient woodland.

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5

929 m

The Green Man Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

There are six stunning wood sculptures by Tom Harvey (better known as Carver Harvey) which are situated throughout the woods and park. Harvey uses a mixture of chainsaws and chisels …

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6

956 m

Lesnes Abbey Woods and Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

7

1.54 km

Forest Outdoor Classroom

Highlight • Rest Area

8

2.95 km

Coryphodon Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Nothing to stop the kids from climbing on this - fun!

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B

3.65 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

974 m

633 m

122 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 3 September

22°C

17°C

62 %

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