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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

From start we ascend onto the High Weald with views of the Medway valley. We then drop down and pass close by Penshurst Place and into the village of Penshurst. We cross the river Eden and ascend back onto the Weald. We then gradually descend to Chiddingstone village (possible pub, café if pub not available, or picnic). After lunch we descend to, and again cross, the river Eden, and thence to Penshurst railway station.Buy an OPDR ticket to Leigh (Kent), cost from E Croydon approx £9.94. Book a place on the walk (and a pub lunch if desired) by Monday 1st Sept, 18:00 hrs (text only please).

Friday, 5 September 2025
Meeting time:
10:25 am
Start time:
11:26 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32864 65873
Nearest postcode:
CR0 6GE
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Meeting time:
10:25 am

East Croydon station main concourse for the 10:36 Horsham train, usually from platform 6, to Redhill and cross from platform 3 to platform 1A for 11:00 Tonbridge train to Leigh (Kent)

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 54600 46181
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8RU
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Start time:
11:26 am

Leigh Station (Kent)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 51960 46451
Nearest postcode:
TN11 8JJ
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Penshurst 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