Capital Ring

  • The Tarn at Mottingham along the Green Chain
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    Green Chain Plumstead to Mottingham: Bum start but a happy ending

Green Chain Plumstead to Mottingham: Bum start but a happy ending

Magnificent views and an intriguing finale, that’s what this route brings. (more…)
  • Looking towards the Thames from Frank's Park along the Green Chain
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    Green Man and the Champ, Green Chain: Erith to Charlton Park

Green Man and the Champ, Green Chain: Erith to Charlton Park

I arrived at Erith waterfront with a bitterly cold wind ushering me towards the easternmost section of the Green Chain. (more…)
  • A grazing horse along section 1 of the Green Chain
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    A thought-provoking walk along the Green Chain, Thamesmead to New Eltham

A thought-provoking walk along the Green Chain, Thamesmead to New Eltham

A bit of preparation might be in order before you walk this route, as you’ll discover… (more…)
  • Mushrooms in Beckenham Place Park, Capital Ring
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    Tying up loose ends: Chislehurst to Beckenham along Green Chain and Capital Ring

Tying up loose ends: Chislehurst to Beckenham along Green Chain and Capital Ring

I’ve never been hugely attracted to the Southeast London Green Chain walks, but I don’t know why. (more…)
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    Slow build-up to glorious views: Capital Ring Sections 5 & 6

Slow build-up to glorious views: Capital Ring Sections 5 & 6

I didn’t want to do this one. When I woke up the world looked angry. It turned out to be beautiful. (more…)

Waterlink Way from New Beckenham to Deptford Creek

I wasn’t impressed at the start, but it evolved into something worthwhile. (more…)
  • Beautiful contrasting scenery of rain clouds, blue sky, grass, and reflective water on the Thames Path at Richmond
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    Unexpected challenges on the Thames Path, Kew to Hampton Court

Unexpected challenges on the Thames Path, Kew to Hampton Court

This length of the Thames Path was nothing like I expected, making it a brilliant few hours’ stroll in mid-summer. (more…)