Riddlesdown Circular

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Overview

Taking in Kingswood and Great Park.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 32530 60488
Nearest postcode:: CR8 1EE
what3words:: nods.also.acting

Start time:: 10:30 am

Riddlesdown Common Car Park. Fee - so park in side roads. EC 9:40 arrive Ridd 9:48, 10 min walk to CP. Bus 412 from Croydon or Purley.

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month