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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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

A stroll along the River Wandle. We start walking to the mouth of the Wandle, where it flows into the River Thames, and then head south, ending at the Wandle's first source in Carshalton Ponds. We walk alongside the river most of the way and pass through several parks and the Mordon Hall National Trust site. We are ending in the Hope pub in Carshalton, which won the CAMRA 2023 Pub of the Year, Greater London. For those who prefer generic lager (and ale enthusiasts alike), there are delicious, affordable (£7.50 @ last check) hotpots. Please bring packed lunch. 

Travel: Take 11:14 from London Waterloo (11:18 Vauxhall,11:24 Clapham Junction) arr. Wandsworth Town 11:27, or check TfL Journey Planner for alternatives. Oyster/Contactless can be used in both directions.

Terrain: Riverside, Urban, Park

Sunday, 4 February 2024
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 25986 75104
Nearest postcode:
SW18 1SU
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Start time:
11:30 am

Wandsworth Town Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 27756 64860
Nearest postcode:
SM5 2HT
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm

Carshalton Railway 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