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Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

We are a friendly, socially active Ramblers Group welcoming all who enjoy walking. Our walks programme is extensive and varied covering all days of the week.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Buy a Thameslink only return to Faygate, but alight at Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to get the 200 bus (southbound) at 10:26 to Ifield Shopping Parade arrive 10:42. Walk to the church then along Ifield Brook to Ifield Mill and Pond. Pub tba, then along fields to Faygate Station for return train at 1631, 1701 or 1731 to East Croydon. Text me to book by Monday 6pm.

Friday, 7 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32840 65851
Nearest postcode:
CR0 6BT
what3words:
supporter.nerve.launch
Meeting time:
9:35 am

East Croydon Station for the 09:49 Thameslink Brighton train usually from Platform 3

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 25170 37361
Nearest postcode:
RH11 0DF
what3words:
open.neon.shut
Start time:
10:45 am

Ifield Shopping Parade

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 21730 34391
Nearest postcode:
RH12 4FD
what3words:
skies.tabloid.unheated
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Faygate Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking