Ken Owen is one of those carrying the torch around Bexley

Olympic torch coming to Bexley

Robin Cottle, Reporter Friday, July 20, 2012
10:34 AM

Crowds will gather in Bexley on Sunday as the Olympic torch relay finally comes to the borough, just five days before the start of the Games.

The iconic starts at Erith Yacht Club at 4.14pm, before starting its eight mile route at 16.49, ending up in Danson Park for an evening of celebration at 6.43pm.

It was announced earlier this week boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist Lennox Lewis, who has connections to Crayford, will light the torch at the end of the route.

The gates to Danson Park open for the celebration at 4pm, with entertainment running until 7.30pm. Hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks will be the headline act.

In total 30 people will be carrying the torch around Bexley.

Where the torch goes:

Manor Road - Left Turn

James Watt Way - Right Turn

Queens Road A206 - Left Turn

Bexley Road A220 - Right Turn

Erith Road A220 - Left Turn

Watling Street A207 - Right Turn

Bourne Road A223 - Left Turn

Hall Place Access Road - Right Turn

Hall Place Access Road - Left Turn

Gated entrance to Hall Place - Right Turn

Gated entrance to Hall Place - Left Turn

Hall Place Access Road - Left Turn

Bourne Road A223

Gravel Hill A220 - left Turn

The Broadway - Right Turn

Arnsberg Way - left Turn

Geddes Place - Right Turn

Market Place - Left Turn

Broadway A207

Crook Log A207 - Left Turn

Danson Road A221 - Right Turn

Danson Park Road - Left Turn

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