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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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  • 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

We start from Golders Green tube station and walk through a very attractive part of Hampstead Garden Suburb, then onto the Heath. Toilets available after 2.8 km (1.8 mls). We continue through the Heath to our lunch stop (pub/picnic) at the Garden Gate pub on South End Road 4.4 km (3.0 mls). The pub is fairly expensive, but there are snacks, small plates and brunch available at lower cost. It is possible to leave the walk at this point, (Hampstead Heath Overground station). Then we are back onto the Heath, up to Parliament Hill for views over London, after leaving the Heath we walk along some interesting streets and alleyways,  and then finish the walk at Tufnell Park tube station. Total walk distance is 7.4 km (4.5 mls). Meet walk leader at Morden underground station at 09:45 for 09:50 train. Arrive at Golders Green station at approx 10:42. If you plan to meet up at Golders Green, then please let the walk leader know. All travel is within the Freedom Pass area. To book a place on the walk (or a pub lunch) then please contact the walk leader (texts only please) by 18:00 hrs on Tues 27th January. Bring "In Case of Emergency" contact details with you. 

Friday, 30 January 2026
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.4km / 4.6mi
Ascent:
86m / 282ft
Type:
linear

The walk will be medium pace, ascent 86 metres, decent 113 metres. No stiles, no steep slopes. There may be some mud in places. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 25228 87464
Nearest postcode:
NW11 7RN
what3words:
lied.clues.voices
Start time:
10:45 am

outside the entrance to the station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 29171 85849
Nearest postcode:
N19 5BQ
what3words:
dads.advice.tilt
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

return journey on the Northern Line

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