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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

The walk starts in the suburbs of London.  After a short stretch in Carshalton the route climbs the North Downs.  There will be a brief stop at Oak Park, where toilets are available, before we enter the lavender fields (unfortunately not in season). The lunch stop is at Woodmansterne. A pub is available, but it is not clear how welcome are walkers. Picnic lunch is preferable. The walk then will continue through fields until Banstead Woods. The Lion will welcome us at the entrance and direct walkers to the Wardrobe.  Witches appear to be scared. Just before entering Kingswood there is the ex HQ of Legal and General.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
235.9m / 774ft
Type:
linear

Train:  London Bridge 10.25, arrives Carshalton Beeches 10.54.  There are also trains from Victoria.  Return is from Kingswood station.  Oyster Card and Freedom passes are valid from both stations.

Toilet at Carshalton Beeches station and at Oak Park visitor centre.

There are 2 stiles.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 27418 63656
Nearest postcode:
SM5 3SE
what3words:
resist.bronze.boost
Start time:
11:00 am

Carshalton Beeches Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 24822 56583
Nearest postcode:
KT20 6EN
what3words:
atom.bossy.rift
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Kingswood 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