south bank group logo

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 parks, gardens, woods and Addington Hills, with views of London, and several climbs to reach them.

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train:  10.07 from London Victoria, Clapham Junction 10.14, arr E Croydon 10.25.  There are also regular trains to East Croydon from London Blackfriars and London Bridge stations.  Meet at the main exit from the station.  At the end of the walk, trams from New Addington run to East Croydon.

Lunch:  Bring picnic lunch, though there will be a stop for coffee at a cafe before lunch.

Toilet: at East Croydon station on the platform, and at the coffee stop.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32861 65720
Nearest postcode:
CR0 1LF
what3words:
pill.wool.hush
Start time:
10:30 am

East Croydon Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 38180 62259
Nearest postcode:
CR0 0DE
what3words:
spices.hello.staple
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

New Addington tram stop

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