This is the seventh in a series of walks along the Thames from London
to the sea.
Swanscombe Peninsula is just outside the M25 yet a very isolated
place, home to many kinds of marshland birds. The whole area is due to
be developed as a theme park in the near future, so this walk is a
chance to look at the area in its current state, crossed by
electricity pylons and fringed by industry. The walk will take in an
important archaeological site - Swanscombe Heritage Park, Ingress
Abbey, built in part from stone from the old London Bridge and
Broadness Lighthouse.
The walk is around 5 miles in total and involves much uneven and
possibly damp terrain, so walking boots are advised. .
There are few facilities in the area so bring hand sanitiser and face
coverings. We will be practicing social distancing and the number of
guests will be limited to 8.
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