We are Reigate Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
I don’t expect many of you know that Croydon is the London Borough of Culture for 2023! As part of this there is a trail of many large and small painted giraffes (local artists, schools etc have decorated them), so join us as we hunt down some of these giraffes in Croydon – it’s not just for the kids. Easy pavement walking throughout with barely a slope, but lots of road crossings to negotiate. Come self-sufficient with coffee and a picnic. We’ll have a coffee break (beside a giraffe!) very soon after arriving in Croydon and our picnic near the end of the trail. We will take you back to the correct bus stop for the return journey, but you are then free to head to the shops (or, for the completionists, seek out the remaining giraffes!) if you so wish. We have lots of maps for you all.
Less than 2 mph
Registered assistance dogs only
Picnic lunch
Please let Anne know if you are joining us anywhere other than Redhill bus station and we can let you know if there are any delays.
For those not within walking distance of the bus station suggest:
460: Reigate Station 9.54, Bancroft Road 9.56, The Old Bus Garage 9.57, West Road 9.58, Crackell Road 9.58
430: Sandhills Road (A217 opp Lymden Gardens) 10.05, Chart Lane (A25) 10.11, Reigate Grammar (A25 just beyond pedestrian lights) 10.12
32: there is a 32 bus which will get you there in plenty of time (valid for bus passes after 9.30am) if you live on the route
Park in Carlton Road, Monson Road or Ringwood Avenue and join us on the bus at one of several stops on the A23 just to the north of Redhill (shortly after 10.31)
Join us on the bus as it passes through Merstham (Station stop is on the A23 just S of Quality Street) – about 10.35 ish
"Meet at Redhill bus station in time to catch the 10.31 405 bus (use bus passes or the £2 single fare cap applies)"
