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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, 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

A walk through South London following the path of the river Effra, which we will hear at times, buried deep beneath suburban and urban roads. Walking mainly on pavements, with a few hills (a few up, but mostly down). Starting in Crystal Palace and making our way through Norwood, Dulwich, Herne Hill and Brixton.

Lunch: Picnic in Brockwell Park or use variety of cafés in Herne Hill.

Train: London Bridge 9:58; Arr 10:20; OR London Victoria 10:06 Arr 10:35. Crystal Palace is also served by London Overground. Return from Vauxhall (Victoria Line and Nat Rail).

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Saturday, 18 November 2023
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 34109 70544
Nearest postcode:
SE19 2AZ
what3words:
moth.flesh.mole
Start time:
10:35 am

Crystal Palace Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 30338 77951
Nearest postcode:
SW8 2LN
what3words:
behave.joke.tame
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Vauxhall 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