Effingham, Great Ridings and Little Bookham

Sutton/Wandle Valley Group

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Overview

An interesting walk with woodland sections and two historic churches. A few stiles, some uneven ground in the woods and it may be muddy. Picnic lunch in Little Bookham then a short stop at The Plough pub for drinks and loos.

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Buy return to Effingham Junction.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Introductory walk
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 26035 63826
Nearest postcode:: SM1 1JA
what3words:: funny.stores.behind

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Sutton Station for the 10:13 to Epsom then 10:28 to Effingham Junction

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 10269 55837
Nearest postcode:: KT24 5HJ
what3words:: palms.prime.grit

Start time:: 10:50 am

Effingham Junction Station. We will wait at Effingham Junction Station for the train due to arrive from Waterloo at 10.49. Loos at this station are open mornings only.

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