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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

The walk takes us through Oxleas Wood, excellent views from the cafe. We pass Severndroog Castle and over Shooters Hill. We then cross Woolwich Common and Hornfair Park for lunch at The Fox under the Hill. After lunch we return back across Hornfair Park to Charlton Park and Maryon Park. We pass Charlton Athletic's ground to Charlton station where there are six train per hour back to London Bridge. All travel is within the Freedom Pass area.

Friday, 28 November 2025
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meet at Victoria Station at 10:15 to catch the 10:30 Gravesend via Bexley Heath train to Falconwood. Please contact the walk leader if joining at Falconwood Station. If you require a pub lunch please text the walk leader by 6:00pm on 24th November

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44582 75426
Nearest postcode:
SE9 2RN
what3words:
snows.void.universally
Start time:
11:15 am

At Falconwood Station forecourt

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 41126 78373
Nearest postcode:
SE7 7QG
what3words:
awards.event.trying
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

On Westbound Platform at Charlton 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