Chislehurst, Scadbury Park, Petts Wood and the Common
A Country Ramble in London's Suburban Heartland
Although it lies within the boundary of Greater London, this is emphatically not a town walk, featuring woods, farmland, and a village green. The first part of the route follows the Acorn Trail, a nature trail through Scadbury Park, passing pastures, ponds, and the moated ruins of Scadbury Manor (where dramatist Christopher Marlowe completed Dr Faustus in 1592–93 while fleeing the plague).
Start Point
Perry Street
Grid Ref: TQ 45461 70699
Total Distance
6.0 miles (9.6 km)
Total Climbing
112 metres
Estimated Time
3 hours
Difficulty Grade
Easy
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Essential paper map for exploring London South:
