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Capital Walkers Group

Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A suburban & countryside walk from Kingwood to Caterham.

A brisk, 3mph average walk.

Moderate undulations before and after lunch. Walking sticks are advised 

There are 6 stiles in total, all before lunch with none in the afternoon.

Approx 5.5 miles until lunch at a local church.

Route:

  • Kingswood Golf & Country Club
  • Millfield Wood
  • Upper Gatton Wood
  • Lunch: local church yard in Hooley  
  • Drop-out point Coulsdon Station (approx 1-mile after lunch)
  • Nethern-on-the-Hill
  • Woodplace Farm
  • Happy Valley
  • Caterham
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
11:32 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
267.3m / 877ft
Type:
linear

Travel to Kingswood Station

10:40 London Bridge to Tattenham Corner (10:53  Norwood Jnct,     10:59 East Croydon)

[The train may split at Purley.  Please sit in the carriages heading to Tattenham Corner.]

11:31  Arrive at Kingswood Station 

 

For 60+ and Freedom Pass holders: Kingswood and Caterham are Zone 6 stations, so no extra return ticket is required.

RETURN from Caterham to London Bridge:  XX:22 & XX:52 pass the hour

No booking required

The expected finishing time is an estimate and depends on factors like weather, group pace, and breaks.

Sorry, no dogs.

No exit points. 

 

                                       Kindly Note:       Pace of Walk

Please note that while I believe the pace of my walks aligns with the Ramblers' description of "Moderate", some walkers have mentioned that they find my pace (approximately +3 miles per hour) a bit faster than they prefer. But please note that this is the pace of my walks, so if you're looking for a slower walk, this one might not be suitable for you

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 24810 56587
Nearest postcode:
KT20 6EN
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Start time:
11:32 am

We'll meet on the platform at Kingswood Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 34449 56470
Nearest postcode:
CR3 6GR
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Caterham 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