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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.

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

Across Effingham Common to Ridings Wood, then into Effingham village and then Little Bookham (Pub Ye Olde Windsor Castle/picnic). We return to Bookham Station via Oaken Wood and Pikes Pool. A suitable train leaves Sutton for Epsom at 10:13, change at Epsom and get the 10:28 train to Effingham Junction. Walk leader will be on that 2nd train. No toilets before lunch stop. Freedom Pass holders get OPDR from zone 6 to Effingham Junction for maximum train options on return journey. When I did the recce, Effingham Common was very waterlogged so make sure that you have waterproof boots and possibly a walking pole.

Contact walk leader by 6pm on 28 January, (text only please) to book a place on the walk, and if you wish to book lunch at the pub.

Friday, 31 January 2025
Start time:
10:47 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 10270 55861
Nearest postcode:
KT24 5HX
what3words:
method.fuzzy.sailor
Start time:
10:47 am

Effingham Junction Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 12783 55649
Nearest postcode:
KT23 3JG
what3words:
comic.toys.valley
Estimated finish time:
11:59 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