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Capital Walkers Group

Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during 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

This linear walk combines sections of the Green Chain and Capital Ring to provide a rich mix of green spaces, wooded areas and lovely views.

There are a number of small streams and ponds along the route. The route goes through The Horniman Gardens, Sydenham Hill Wood, Crystal Palace Park, Alexandra Recreation Ground, Cator Park and Beckenham Place Park.

Crystal Palace, Penge East, New Beckenham and Ravensbourne are all train stations along the route offering the option for a shorter walk should you wish to do so instead of continuing to the end station.

Please bring a packed lunch.

No dogs.

Thursday, 2 January 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Travel:

Walk starts at Forest Hill Railway Station. Use oyster/contactless. Freedom Pass is valid for the start and end station and all stations along this trail.

Check Journey planner for train times.

Meet at the ticket office side of the station for the start of the walk.

No booking required.

The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 35414 72954
Nearest postcode:
SE23 3HB
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Start time:
10:45 am

Forest Hill Railway Station Meet at the ticket office side of the station for the start of the walk.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 40503 68709
Nearest postcode:
BR1 1NX
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Bromley South Railway 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