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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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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

Leaving Purley Station from the exit on platform 6, ascend Riddlesdown, mainly on pavements, then good paths and gentle descent to cross A22 and steep climb by steps up to Kenley airfield, across wild flower meadows on Coulsdon Common to pub/picnic at The Fox. After lunch, cross Happy Valley, then through woodland and more meadows to Farthing Downs (Toilet stop) and probably IC van, then descent to Coulsdon South station. All travel within FP & London Zones. Text leader by 6:00pm Monday 26th May to book lunch at The Fox.

Friday, 30 May 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32864 65831
Nearest postcode:
CR0 6BT
what3words:
marked.reach.cross
Meeting time:
10:00 am

East Croydon station - Catch 10:06 Thameslink train on platform 6, which leaves London Bridge at 9:51 arrive Purley 10:13. (Alternatively London Victoria service leaves Victoria at 9:38, Clapham Junction at 9:45, East Croydon at 09:56 arriving Purley at 10:01).

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31462 61468
Nearest postcode:
CR8 2UD
what3words:
silent.miss.intent
Start time:
10:15 am

Purley Station - Meet leader at exit from Platform 6

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 29873 59053
Nearest postcode:
CR5 1DR
what3words:
number.open.themes
Estimated finish time:
4:00 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