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Sutton/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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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Our walk starts at Tower Bridge and passes many places of historic interest. These include the Mayflower pub in Rotherhithe, named after the ship that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America, the nearby St Mary's Church and the Cutty Sark at Greenwich. 

Leisurely pace and mostly flat terrain but some steps. 

Picnic/small café for lunch. New members welcome.

Thursday, 19 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

The train from Sutton arrives at London Bridge Station at 10:28. After a loo stop at the station, we will walk to the starting point at Tower Bridge, expected there at 10:50.

The walk finishes at Greenwich. There are trains from Maze Hill Station to London Bridge for the journey back to Sutton

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26035 63826
Nearest postcode:
SM1 1JA
what3words:
funny.stores.behind
Meeting time:
9:45 am

Sutton Station for 09:56 train to London Bridge

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33602 80130
Nearest postcode:
SE1 2SG
what3words:
call.sketch.taps
Start time:
10:50 am

Under Tower Bridge, south side of the river, near Engine Rooms and Shop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38565 77962
Nearest postcode:
SE10 9JF
what3words:
star.shuts.loaded
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. We will walk to Maze Hill Station for the journey home.

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