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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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 Linear walk to Chipstead Station led by Sue C. First hour, we’ll explore the famous Webb Estate (road walking – no cars). Lunch at Oaks Park (café, toilets). Afternoon, cross country through farms and open commons. Fine views and (hopefully) a lovely display of daffodils. Map: E161/146, London A-Z.

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
10:42 am
Estimated finish time:
3:25 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Use Oyster/contactless/Freedom Pass.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31469 61516
Nearest postcode:
CR8 2UD
what3words:
onions.land.school
Start time:
10:42 am

Purley Station (Zone 6) at ticket office (down near Platform 1 – toilets are up on Platform 2 -direct Thameslink train from Blackfriars at 10:03, calling at East Croydon (Platform 5) at 10:37 and arriving at Purley at 10:42 OR Southern train from Victoria at 10:16, calling at Clapham Junction at 10:23 and changing at East Croydon at 10:32 (Platform 2) to the Thameslink train which departs from Platform 5 at 10:37).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 27688 58273
Nearest postcode:
CR5 3TD
what3words:
pound.images.elder
Estimated finish time:
3:25 pm

Chipstead Station (Zone 6 – aiming for rail replacement bus which departs 15:29 and arrives at Purley at 15:52).

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