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Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

We are a friendly, socially active Ramblers Group welcoming all who enjoy walking. Our walks programme is extensive and varied covering all days of 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

Overview

Walk across Banstead Downs and along Freedown Lane to Oaks Park for coffee and then continue to finish at Woodmansterne. Optional lunch at The Woodman or picnic at the end of the walk.  Return by bus to Banstead,  Please text by 1pm on Thursday 20th November to book for pub lunch. 

Saturday, 22 November 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train at 10:17 from West Croydon to Belmont (calling at Sutton at 10:31) or bus 280 from Sutton Station.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 25631 61946
Nearest postcode:
SM2 5SX
what3words:
bring.august.libraries
Start time:
10:45 am

Belmont Bus Terminus

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 27573 59952
Nearest postcode:
SM7 3NN
what3words:
mess.skills.windy
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Woodmansterne Village

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