Walking route from East Dulwich to Catford?

[tomskip]

Avoiding the south circular as much as possible. From SE22 / SE23 border, what route would you take for maximum pleasantness and minimum roadside queuing traffic? 

[CPR Dave]

I cycled that way recently (actually went on to the Perry Vale industrial estate) and went through Peckham Rye / Nunhead / Crofton Park / Ladywell Fields. It brings you out by Catford Bridge station. 

It was quite residential and quite pleasant. You could make it greener on foot going through Camberwell New Cemetery rather than Nunhead

[NewWave]

3 hours ago, tomskip said:

Avoiding the south circular as much as possible. From SE22 / SE23 border, what route would you take for maximum pleasantness and minimum roadside queuing traffic? 

up forest Hill road to Crofton park/Brockley rise and straight through the back streets?

[ianr]

I suspect NewWave may be thinking of Honor Oak Park rather than Crofton.  That's the route I used to take when walking to East Forest Hill.  If you're starting from near SE23 I don't in my old A-Z see any non-A205 route crossing the railway line other than HOP.   I'd then fairly soon turn east from Brockley Rise and try cutting across Blythe Hill Fields, which seems directly en route.

[Sue]

11 hours ago, ianr said:

I suspect NewWave may be thinking of Honor Oak Park rather than Crofton.  That's the route I used to take when walking to East Forest Hill.  If you're starting from near SE23 I don't in my old A-Z see any non-A205 route crossing the railway line other than HOP.   I'd then fairly soon turn east from Brockley Rise and try cutting across Blythe Hill Fields, which seems directly en route.

I've got no sense of direction, but Crofton Park is a place rather than an actual  park, isn't it?

Edited November 22, 2025 by Sue

[NewWave]

29 minutes ago, Sue said:

I've got no sense of direction, but Crofton Park is a place rather than an actual  park, isn't it?

yes..Its where Brockley Jack is on Brockley rise (?) the area is known as Crofton park-at least the station is....Its kind of sandwhiched twixt Brockley and Honor Oak.

[tomskip]

Thanks all for replying. I think you're quite correct ianr - crossing the railway line is an issue which rather restricts the walking options. I'll be giving it a try tomorrow, weather permitting!