Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
A pleasant waterside walk starting along the Basingstoke canal and then along the Wey Navigation (managed by the National Trust) and finally the Thames, starting at West Byfleet and ending at Hampton Court. The route is generally flat, on good footpaths, although, parts of the walk can be muddy after rain.
The scenery is varied, lots of boats and boat clubs, boat yards and tree lined waterways, countryside, weirs and ferry stations.
We will stop for lunch near Walton, there are two pubs, a café, a park with benches and toilets. Although, please bring a packed lunch as there won’t be enough time to order and eat food.
Meet just outside the north exit to Byfleet station (signposted ticket office).
Drop out points: None
Travel
Take the 09:54 train from London Waterloo, (Clapham Junction 10:01) arriving West Byfleet at 10:21.
Buy a return to West Byfleet, you will need to buy a single from Hampton Court to Surbiton for the return journey.
Freedom pass and 60+ Oyster card holders, buy a single from end zone 6 to West Byfleet. Freedom pass and 60+ Oyster card are valid for the return journey as Hampton Court is Zone 6.
No booking required.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
West Byfleet station Meet just outside the north exit (signposted ticket office)
Hampton Court
