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We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

A short walk to see and hear about the historic buildings and beautiful grounds of the University of Roehampton campus guided by the university’s archivist. To include Grove House, gardens, lake, mausoleum, and chapel. Option to drop out after the tour or to continue to Wimbledon Common where we’ll have lunch (picnic or cafe). Afternoon walk around the periphery of the Common to see the houses of the 'notable neighbours' including politicians, campaigners, financiers and aristocrats.

Some uneven ground so please wear walking shoes/boots.

Booking required (numbers limited to 20) – please contact the leader on 07899 798298. 

Friday, 11 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

SWR train from Brentford (10:09), Kew Bridge (10:11), Chiswick (10:14) arriving at Barnes at 10:19.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 22211 75702
Nearest postcode:
SW13 0HT
what3words:
sock.shadow.horns
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside Barnes station by coffee truck (note Barnes station not Barnes Bridge station)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 24949 70883
Nearest postcode:
SW19 7JY
what3words:
silent.dices.newest
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Walk finishes at Wimbledon station (District Line, train and buses)

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