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Lea Valley Friends Group

LVF Ramblers is a friendly, sociable group, specialising in short leisurely weekend walks of 3-4 miles in town & country, mainly accessible by public transport.

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

Meet at 10.15 at London Bridge mainline station (PLEASE NOTE SLIGHTLY EARLIER STARTING TIME) to catch the 10.28 train to Crystal Palace (platform 12 at time of publication but please check travel information on the day).  OR London Overground line direct to Crystal Palace (from Highbury & Islington or Whitechapel).  If you prefer to make your own way, please meet at Crystal Palace Station at 10.50.  Join Andrea for a three-and-a-half mile circular walk where we will discover dinosaurs, sphinxes and the history of the spectacular Crystal Palace.  Please note – there will be some steps involved.  Toilets and refreshments.

Leader – Andrea Gilbey

Saturday, 9 August 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please note earlier start time of 10:15am

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32936 80188
Nearest postcode:
SE1 9SP
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

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