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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

It is a pleasant countryside walk through the Vann Lake Nature Reserve, past a disused windmill, and an old schoolhouse. After lunch we pass through the village green, the scene of a bloody battle, and woods back to the station. Pub / picnic.

Thursday, 4 September 2025
Meeting time:
11:00 am
Start time:
11:51 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26070 63843
Nearest postcode:
SM1 1JA
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Meeting time:
11:00 am

Sutton Station Platform 2 for 11:13 Horsham Train alight Ockley

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 16478 40453
Nearest postcode:
RH5 5HT
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Start time:
11:51 am

Ockley Station on arrival of 11:13 train from Sutton

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