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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

We start walking from Hampstead Underground Station through streets and alleys, before emerging out onto the Heath, (undulating terrain). We stop for cafe and toilets at Kenwood House after 2.6 km (1.6 mls), then later, after leaving the Heath there is some street walking that takes us up to Highgate village. After that there is a long, and mainly gradual, descent taking us through Highgate Woods and along a former railway footpath to reach Muswell Hill, 7.2 km (4.5 mls) where we have lunch (pub/picnic). After lunch we pass Alexandra Palace, followed by a steeper descent which then takes us to Wood Green Underground Station.  Places limited to 20. Please book a place on the walk by 18:00 hrs on 19 February (no need to book for a pub lunch), (text only please, no phone calls). Please bring your "In Case of Emergency" cards with next of kin contact details. 

Friday, 20 February 2026
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
117m / 384ft
Type:
linear

Overall ascent 117 metres, and descent 205 metres, medium pace, no stiles, slight potential for mud in places. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26375 85768
Nearest postcode:
NW3 6UA
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Start time:
10:35 am

Hampstead Underground Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31021 90420
Nearest postcode:
N22 5JP
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Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm

Wood Green Underground 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