Dartford Heath dirt track – Abbey Woods – Belvedere Side loop from Woolwich Arsenal

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Dartford Heath dirt track – Abbey Woods – Belvedere Side loop from Woolwich Arsenal

Moderate

5.0

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Dartford Heath dirt track – Abbey Woods – Belvedere Side loop from Woolwich Arsenal

02:42

39.1km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.33 km

Bexley Woods

Highlight • Forest

Good place to mess around on you mtb if you are a local. Nice little woods for short vist.

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15.7 km

Dartford Heath

Forest

16.0 km

Dartford Heath dirt track

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Open always free parking well worth a visit

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20.0 km

Dugdale Wharf

Highlight • Structure

Follow the trail along the Salt Flats to the end; Dugdale Wharf is as far as it goes. One solitary boat usually moored there.

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20.1 km

River Cray Embankment Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fantastic single track, bit flat as it goes along the river but very enjoyable

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23.2 km

Dartford Creek Barrier

Highlight • Monument

On Dartford Creek, close to its junction with the Thames, is the Dartford Creek Tidal Flood Barrier with two 160-tonne drop-leaf gates, which may be lowered if the sea threatens …

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23.5 km

Dartford Creek Barrier and Erith Marshes

Highlight • Monument

Amazing place by the water, just remember to report any fly tipped rubbish!

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24.4 km

Crayford Ness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you’re on the Thames Path past Erith Yacht Club - the first stretch is Crayford Ness; the single track is rough going … and gets tougher as you get …

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30.4 km