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Roundshaw! So the map says! Where planes used to fly! (Waddon to Purley)

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Overview

Hard to imagine this was Croydon London Airport. 

Beginning at Waddon station, green spaces will take us to a very large nature area and on to finish in Purley. 

Limited facilities at Waddon on my last visit some years ago. I will be checking again before the walk.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Start time:
2:15 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31136 64816
Nearest postcode:
CR0 4RX
what3words:
rots.melon.panels
Start time:
2:15 pm

Meet outside the station at 2.15pm.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31469 61516
Nearest postcode:
CR8 2UD
what3words:
onions.land.school
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Walk ends at Purley Station. Trains back to London.

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