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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

Beginning in Crystal Palace, this walk will start with a visit to see the dinosaurs. We'll then travel towards Dulwich Village, going past Dulwich College and a toll booth from 1789, and then walk through Dulwich Park. Finally, the walk will take in the Horniman Museum Gardens and the Dulwich Woods. 

There is a cafe in Dulwich Park for refreshments but please consider bringing a packed lunch due to possible queues. 

Optional: Join us at the Wood House Pub for a drink at the end.  

Terrain: parks, urban, woods with moderate hills.

Travel: Either take 9:20 from London Victoria (9:28 Clapham Junction), arr. 9:50 Crystal Palace;

or take 9:28 from London Bridge, arr. 9:50 Crystal Palace.

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Saturday, 31 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 34109 70544
Nearest postcode:
SE19 2AZ
what3words:
moth.flesh.mole
Start time:
10:00 am

Crystal Palace Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 33550 72147
Nearest postcode:
SE21 8PA
what3words:
slick.much.quarrel
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Sydenham Hill 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