We are the Richmond Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John K.
A linear walk at a moderate pace. We walk through Ladywell Fields, to Blythe Hill (for views of London) then pass through One Tree Hill Nature Reserve, before reaching Horseman Gardens where we stop for lunch. We then take the Lapse Wood Walk, Sydenham Hill Wood, before entering Crystal Palace park, walking through to Crystal Palace Station. Residential paths, all weather surfaces, and woodland paths. This walk has several steep hills which could be seen as strenuous, climbing to 876ft in total. Please note: Paths can become muddy. In damp weather and frost, one hill can become slippery. Please wear suitable footwear and bring walking poles.
Lunch - Please bring own food and drinks.
Toilets soon after the start, at lunch stop and at the end.
MEET: Ladywell Railway Station - Platform 2 exit (trains from Charing Cross). Whitton (9:50), Twickenham (9:53) Richmond (9:58) Putney (10:04) to Waterloo (10:21 arr) transfer to Waterloo East (dep10:43 Hayes (Kent), London Bridge (10:49) Ladywell (10:58 arr)
Crystal Palace Station. Trains to Victoria, London Bridge, Windrush Line (overground). Buses 157, 249, 358, 410 near by.
