LOOP stage 1

A day out from central London to start a new challenge - complete the London Loop. Loop stands for the London Outer Orbital Path. Over 224km of footpaths linking greenery that survives amongst the urban sprawl.15 stages so only 14 more to go and 208km!!

Stage 1 covered the Crawford Marshes and the River Cray from Erith to Bexley.

The Thames and the Dartford Crossing could be seen from Crayford Ness. It was better not to dwell what lay behind - see extra