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Sutton/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

A 7.6 mile walk starting from the main exit of Coulsdon South station (off platform 1) climbing on good footpaths Cane Hill and Chipstead, then into countryside for Porters Wood, Longfield Plantation and Chipstead Bottom to Ramblers Rest (Pub/picnic). After lunch, continuing through Banstead Wood, Park Downs and Soloms Court to Chipstead Station.

Those wishing to eat at The Ramblers Rest must contact the leader (preferably by text) by 18:00 Tuesday 7th April.

Friday, 10 April 2026
Meeting time:
10:10 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
linear

From The Ramblers Rest a good 0.5 mile flat path goes to Chipstead Station. Approximately 0.5 mile before the end of the walk, the route passes a 166 bus stop, with 3 buses per hour to Banstead, with 1 continuing to Epsom for an alternative journey back.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32861 65720
Nearest postcode:
CR0 1LF
what3words:
pill.wool.hush
Meeting time:
10:10 am

East Croydon Station, platform 6 to catch 10:17 Thameslink service to Coulsdon South

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 29864 59023
Nearest postcode:
CR5 1DQ
what3words:
reef.tube.elite
Start time:
10:25 am

Coulsdon South Station, leave by main exit from Platform 1 (London bound). Meet leader beyond barrier.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 27688 58273
Nearest postcode:
CR5 3TD
what3words:
pound.images.elder
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Chipstead 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