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.
Join me for a stunning circular walk from Balcombe, through peaceful woodland, along the sparkling waters of Ardingly Reservoir, and down into the Ouse Valley, where the awe-inspiring Ouse Valley Viaduct awaits.
This route is pure Sussex magic—think open meadows, quiet trails, and the kind of views that stops you in your tracks. The viaduct alone is worth the trip, with its 37 majestic arches towering above the valley like something out of a dream.
It’s the perfect 9 mile circular walk from Balcombe via the Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse Valley Viaduct.
Please bring a packed lunch. The cafe and toilets may be open at Ardingly Reservoir where we will be stopping for lunch.
Travel: Take the 9.39 from London Bridge to Balcombe (9.53 East Croydon), arrives Balcombe 10.20.
Return from Balcombe at 25 and 55 past the hour
No exit points
No booking required- no need to email, text or call - just turn up
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken
Balcombe Railway Station
