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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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

Starting from the end of the Tramlink line at New Addington, we’ll head south through a series of woods, then join the Vanguard Way and into the North Downs. After a pause for lunch we’ll head west following woodland and hills, then north over Farthing Downs to end in Coulsdon where refreshments and transport are available. 

Bring a packed lunch, torch recommended as it might be getting dark for the last bit.

Travel: Catch tram to New Addington, for most people this will be from East Croydon station (main exit, first tram platform you come to). Walk will wait for the first tram departing East Croydon after 09:45 (suitable trains leave Victoria 09:20, London Bridge 09:21). Use contactless/oyster.

Saturday, 25 October 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 38180 62259
Nearest postcode:
CR0 0DE
what3words:
spices.hello.staple
Start time:
10:15 am

New Addington Tram Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 29870 59059
Nearest postcode:
CR5 1DR
what3words:
soils.engine.scales
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm

Coulsdon

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