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Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular

Eltham, Greater London · London

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Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods Circular is a 6.4km moderate dog walk through 121 hectares of ancient woodland in south-east London, forming part of the Green Chain Walk. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods. A cafe at Oxleas Meadows makes a natural rest stop on the route.

Walk route

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Distance

4 miles

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Difficulty

Moderate

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Off-lead

No

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

Oxleas and Shepherdleas Woods are a rare survival of ancient woodland in south-east London, covering around 121 hectares and forming part of the Green Chain Walk. This 6.4km circular route threads through both woods, taking in the cafe at Oxleas Meadows, the wooded slopes of Shooters Hill ridge and the open grassland of Eltham Park North. Dogs are welcome off lead throughout both woods.

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