A moderate linear walk of approximately 9 miles. Starting at Crystal Palace Park, you'll encounter the site of the Crystal Palace and its iconic dinosaur sculptures. The route then winds through the ancient Sydenham Hill Wood, a location immortalized in a Camille Pissarro painting, before progressing to Dulwich Park for a café/picnic lunch. Continuing through Dulwich Village, you'll pass the historic Dulwich College, then Dulwich Woods to conclude at Forest Hill station at about 4pm. Expect some inclines along the way, and note that the opt-out points include Sydenham Hill station (around 6 miles). Toilets are available on platform 1 at the start.
Travel: Train leaving from Victoria at 10.06, calling Clapham Junction 10.14, arriving Crystal Palace 10:35.