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London Strollers Group

We are the London Strollers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

At last we'll finish the 'alternative Capital Ring' with this short but delightful walk back to the starting point for this series at Crystal Palace Park with its Victorian Jurassic Park, also the verdant pleasures of Dulwich Woods.  A joint walk with Blackheath Ramblers of about three miles.  Should finish by about 12.30.

Meet outside main entrance to Forest Hill station, adjacent to northbound Platform 1: if arriving from the direction of Highbury or London Bridge, you'll need to cross the footbridge.Note that the route includes several ups and downs on unsurfaced paths which are currently quite muddy, particularly in Dulwich Woods, so please wear suitable footwear. The walk may not be suitable for those less steady on their feet.

There are no public toilets at Forest Hill station, though toilets are available not long after the start of the walk at Horniman Gardens. There is no lunch break, though a choice of cafes at the end.

!!!  No booking required, just turn up.

Leader:
Des de Moor (07479 016672).

 

Sunday, 7 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 35414 72954
Nearest postcode:
SE23 3HB
what3words:
jelly.heats.patch
Start time:
10:30 am

Forest Hill station (Zone 3: Victoria 9.50 or London Bridge 9.58. Also London Overground).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 34109 70544
Nearest postcode:
SE19 2AZ
what3words:
moth.flesh.mole
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm

Crystal Palace station (Zones 3/4: trains to London Bridge and Victoria. Also London Overground).

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