Gilbert’s Pit — Attraction in London

Unloved or at least unsung nature refuge hidden away amid otherwise pretty unremarkable and unrelenting suburban sprawl. Who knew I'd learn about our recent use of the area for sand mining and the 65 million years of geological layers revealed by it and still visible today! Down at the lowest level you're basically standing on dead sea creatures (now chalk) from when the UK was once covered by a tropical sea! We are talking dinosaur time people! Amazing reward for a little park with a humble A4 laminate sign on...

Very interesting place for a half-hour ramble with easy access from Maryon Wilson Park. Remote once you're in, really quiet most of the time. Although access is fine for all walkers, to get those great views at the top you will need to be able to walk some steep and rough terrain. Stunning in the sunshine. Fits into a longer walk to the Thames barrier from Eltham Park via Oxleas Wood, Charlton Park and...

what a nice little hideaway! I found it accidentally while taking a stroll in the area, and what a lovely find it was. There’s a little hill you can climb for some great views, and below it, there’s a large green area where you are surrounded by trees and all the...