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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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Overview

From the start walk 0.8 miles to The Wattenden Arms for coffee.   After coffee walk around Kenley Airfield and then onto the Fox for pub lunch or picnic. 

After lunch, walk through Happy Valley and across Farthing Down to finish the walk at Coulsdon South Station. 

On the return journey, I estimate that we should be back at Carshalton about 4.15pm.

Text by 1pm on Monday 26th to book for pub lunch.





 

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Meeting time:
11:00 am
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
linear

I will be catching the 127 bus from Carshalton Station.  A connecting train leaves Sutton at 10.12.  At Carshalton Station, turn left from the station to North Street and cross the road to the bus stop.  The 127 bus runs every ten minutes.  If you are on a different bus from me, leave the bus at the Purley Station/Purley High Street stop which is the stop after Purley Cross.

From the bus stop walk back along the road for a short distance and use the underpass to Tesco (you can't miss it) and the 466 bus stop.   On the day if you are running late and worried about making the 466 bus send me a text or call.  There are toilets in Tesco at Purley where we will be catching the 466 bus no earlier than 11.05. 

 

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31149 61334
Nearest postcode:
CR8 3AD
what3words:
cliff.beats.highs
Meeting time:
11:00 am

Bus Stop T outside Tesco in Purley

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31087 58111
Nearest postcode:
CR5 1EA
what3words:
fried.pumps.races
Start time:
11:20 am

Bus stop at Tudor Rose, Old Coulsdon

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 29870 59059
Nearest postcode:
CR5 1DR
what3words:
soils.engine.scales
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Coulsdon South 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