Banstead Downs and Oaks Park

Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

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Overview

Walk across Banstead Downs and along Freedown Lane to Oaks Park for coffee and then return along a track (Fairlawn Road) to Belmont. Optional lunch at The California at the end of the walk. Please text by 1pm on Thursday 20th November to book for pub lunch.

Saturday, 22 November 2025

Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Train at 10:04 from West Croydon to Belmont (calling at Sutton at 10:19) or bus 280 from Sutton Station.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 25631 61946
Nearest postcode:: SM2 5SX
what3words:: bring.august.libraries

Start time:: 10:35 am

Belmont Bus Terminus

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