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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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

Overview

A brisk walk through part of the Green Belt starting alongside Farleigh Court Golf Club, through King's Wood then on to a steep flight of steps down to Whyteleafe Recreation Ground for lunch.  After lunch the walk heads east via Hamsey Green and a meandering excursion through Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve.  There are two steep hills and more undulations and some hard and uneven surfaces.  Please use toilets at East Croydon station as there will be no more facilities until lunch time.

Lunch: at Whyteleafe Recreation Ground where there is a park café and benches for those with a packed lunch.  There are also public toilets.

Train/transport details: by train and tram: London Bridge 9:35; arrive East Croydon 9:48.  Tram stop for Route 3 10:06; arrive New Addington 10:26.

Saturday, 15 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38180 62259
Nearest postcode:
CR0 0DE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at New Addington Tram Stop. Map(s): E146 and E161

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