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Bostall Woods – Oxleas Wood loop from Eltham

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Bostall Woods – Oxleas Wood loop from Eltham

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Bostall Woods – Oxleas Wood loop from Eltham

04:23

16.3km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

Eltham Park North

Highlight • Trail

The lower of the two meadows in Eltham Park North is below Long Pond and has views of London. The bottom half of the field is on a hill which …

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1.80 km

Shepherdleas Wood

Forest

4.16 km

Forgetful Squirrels Mural

Highlight • Structure

5.50 km

Bourne Spring Wood

Forest

6.42 km

Plumstead Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

7.81 km

Bostall Woods

Highlight • Forest

There are footpaths through the wooded edges and a range of wildflowers, trees and wildlife can be enjoyed throughout the year. Plenty of benches and picnic benches offer places to rest.

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8.11 km

Bench in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

A few nice rest spots dotted around.

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8.80 km

Bleak Hill

Highlight • Trail

Don't be put off visiting here, Bleak Hill is altogether more agreeable than the name might suggest. As long as you don't mind steps - 108 of them leading up …

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9.75 km

The Slade Ponds

Lake

13.1 km

Oxleas Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Oxleas Wood is one of the few remaining areas of truley ancient woodland within the London area. It dates back to the last ice age, about 8,000 years ago. It …

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13.5 km

View of London from Oxleas Wood Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Know to locals as ‘the secret’. Lots of great tracks and trails branching in all directions from the cafe.

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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

3.29 km

3.23 km

1.88 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

5.01 km

3.00 km

866 m

695 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

19°C

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Bostall Woods – Oxleas Wood loop from Eltham

Eltham Park North

Forgetful Squirrels Mural

Plumstead Cemetery

Bostall Woods

Bench in the Forest

Bleak Hill

Oxleas Wood

View of London from Oxleas Wood Café

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