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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

Linear walk through mix of woodlands and quiet roads.  Pub lunch at The Plough at Effingham or picnic.  Please text by 1pm on Monday 10th November to book for pub lunch.

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train from Sutton Station at 9:58 to Epsom and then 10:28 to Effingham Junction.  There is a later train at 10:13 from Sutton but this arrives at Epsom only 5 minutes before the train to Effingham Junction. The earlier train also gives enough time to use the toilets at Epsom Station.  Alternatively 10:10 direct from Wimbledon to Effingham Junction.  Purchase day return to Effingham Junction.  At end of walk, train at 15:03 from Bookham arriving at Sutton at 15:41 by changing at Epsom.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26035 63826
Nearest postcode:
SM1 1JA
what3words:
funny.stores.behind
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Sutton Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 10269 55837
Nearest postcode:
KT24 5HJ
what3words:
palms.prime.grit
Start time:
10:50 am

Effingham Junction Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 12783 55649
Nearest postcode:
KT23 3JG
what3words:
comic.toys.valley
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Bookham 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