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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

Hoping for skylarks and some wild spring flowers.

This is a peaceful, undulating country route with woods and fields and a  church decorated with the earliest known English wall painting.

There are some steep up and down sections.

Some options for bus opt-outs at the Fox pub, Coulsdon Common. 

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

 

Train:  Reigate train departs London Victoria 10:08, Clapham Junction 10:15,  Coulsdon South 10:36. Coulsdon South is within the Freedom pass zone. 

Lunch: picnic stop at benches in cricket oval at Netherne on the Hill (where there is a small village shop with limited availability for food). Refreshments also available at the Fox pub about 30 minutes from the end of the walk.

Toilet:  facilities at Coulsdon South station then nothing. A possible stop for toilets at the Fox pub.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 29869 58831
Nearest postcode:
CR5 3EA
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Start time:
10:45 am

Meet on Platform 2 at Coulsdon South station (before exiting the platform).

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