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North West Kent Group

We are the North West Kent Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Meet at the bottom of the station approach at West Dulwich station where it joins Thurlow Park Road.  Note start time. Map Ex161. A walk full of interest and great views over London and Kent.  We go via Dulwich Park, One Tree Hill, Horniman Gardens, Sydenham Hill wood and Crystal Palace.  Opportunities to drop out along the way.  Some hills.  Bring a picnic or cafe in Horniman Gardens.  Start and finish stations are on the Orpington/Victoria line.  Good paths throughout with no stiles.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
253m / 830ft
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32756 73070
Nearest postcode:
SE21 8HN
what3words:
cave.drew.nature
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 33550 72147
Nearest postcode:
SE21 7ND
what3words:
slick.much.quarrel
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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