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Capital Walkers Group

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.

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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
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Overview

This is a hilly circular walk with an ascent of 381 meters. The first section of the walk to High Elms Country Park is flat however thereafter it’s hilly all the way to Cudham with styles and further hills with a steep valley path and hill before Downe.

Though close to London this picturesque Kentish walk features woodlands, farmland, and scenic views back to London and deep into the Kentish countryside.

Toilet facilities are available at the beginning and end of the walk and end route at High Elms and Cudham.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Exit points are available at High Elms, Cudham and Downe.

No dogs.

Thursday, 29 May 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
25km / 15.5mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
circular

Travel: Take the 10:25 train from London Bridge Railway Station, arrives Petts Wood 10:52.

Meet at the exit leading to Morrisons Supermarket - ie the exit which is the opposite side to the ticket office.

Use Oyster, Contactless, Freedom Pass.

No booking required; Neither is it necessary to txt or email beforehand to join the walk.

We will be walking at a brisk pace from start to finish. 

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.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44432 67556
Nearest postcode:
BR5 1DB
what3words:
drank.fortunate.trap
Start time:
11:00 am

Petts Wood Railway 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