The Green London Way from Balham to Wimbledon

Mole Valley Group

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Overview

An urban walk following a section of The Green London Way. A level walk with no significant obstacles. Moderate pace. Some road, rail and river crossings. The walk covers Wandsworth Common, the historic Wandsworth Cemetery and Wandle Nature Park. Commentary will be provided based on the book 'The Green London Way' by Bob Gilbert.

A linear walk that starts at Balham station and ends at Wimbledon station.

Sunday, 8 December 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Website:: https://molevalleyramblers.org.uk/walks.html

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 28500 73198
Nearest postcode:: SW12 9AY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet outside Balham Rail Station on Balham station road, London SW12 9AY. Getting there: Balham Station (Network Rail (Victoria)): Balham Underground Station (Northern line): buses (155, 249, 355):

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 24949 70883
Nearest postcode:: SW19 7JY
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Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Wimbledon Station: London Bridge/Waterloo. Wimbledon Underground Station: District Line Trams: Towards Croydon Buses: 57, 93, 131, 156, 163, 164, 200, 219, 493

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