WINTER SOLSTICE WALK: Balham to Crystal Palace

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Overview

A climb up Streatham Common, then another up Norwood Park, then a steeper one up Gypsy Hill. Moderate pace.

A short walk on the shortest day to celebrate the Winter Solstice.

Route: Balham, Tooting Bec Common, Streatham Common, Norwood Park and Crystal Palace Park.

Food: picnic/pub as appropriate.

Drop out points: several.

Saturday, 21 December 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 28476 73203
Nearest postcode:: SW12 9AY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Balham Underground Station (Northern Line).

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 34109 70544
Nearest postcode:: SE19 2AZ
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Finish at Crystal Palace Railway Station.

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