The second walk of 2022 was led by John Burbage and the itinerary was as follows:
Sunday 9th January Leader: John Burbage OS Explorer map 161
Meet: Catford / Catford Bridge (adjacent stations) 10.30 for a 10.45 start.
Option 1: Blackfriars 1012 train to Catford (arr 1035) - Also calls Peckham Rye 1026, also served by Overground services
Option 2: Victoria 1004 train to Peckham Rye (arr 1016) then connect with the 1026 to Catford
Option 3: London Bridge 1001 train to Lewisham (arr 1015), also served by DLR services, the connect with replacement 1015 bus at stop E (arr. Catford 10.31).
Coffee: Hilly Fields Cafe with toilet facilities.
Lunch: The Brookmill, Cranbrook Road, St. Johns. Medium priced pub with traditional pub food, roasts and 'kids' menu (£4.50).
Tea: Probably in Rotherhithe.
Distance: 8.5 mainly level miles (one hill) on good paths. We follow the Ravensbourne River to Deptford then through streets, parks and Thames Path visiting some of the less
well-known sights of South East London returning from London Bridge. There is the opportunity to drop out en-route.
Fare: Oyster/Freedom pass/travelcard options.
Antoinette Adkins took the following photographs, including some magnificant views of Canary Wharf Developments.