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Hammersmith & Wandsworth Group

We are the Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

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.

Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Travel: Train leaving from Victoria at 10.06, calling Clapham Junction 10.14, arriving Crystal Palace 10:35.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 34109 70544
Nearest postcode:
SE19 2AZ
what3words:
moth.flesh.mole
Start time:
10:40 am

Meet outside the main entrance of Crystal Palace Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 35414 72954
Nearest postcode:
SE23 3HB
what3words:
jelly.heats.patch
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Finish at Forest Hill 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