sutton and wandle valley group logo

Sutton and 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.

Email

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 7.5 mile walk mainly following the Capital Ring from Streatham to Earlsfield via Balham, then along the River Wandle to Wandsworth.

Walk is on surfaced paths or pavements, mainly in quiet residential streets.

Lunch stop at The Skylark Cafe (licensed) on Wandsworth Common.

To book lunch, text leader by 18:00 on Monday 5th January.

Friday, 9 January 2026
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
27.4m / 90ft
Type:
linear

The route passes close to Balham Station and alongside Wandsworth Common & Earlsfield Stations as possible opt out locations.

Train options are the 09:46 from Sutton arriving Streatham 10:02, the 09:49 from Sutton via Wimbledon 10:07 arriving Streatham 10:18, the 09:50 from East Croydon arriving 10:12, London Blackfriars 09:51 (London Bridge 09:44 changing at Tulse Hill) arriving Streatham 10:14.

All travel in London zones

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 30018 71312
Nearest postcode:
SW16 6HP
what3words:
barks.region.minute
Start time:
10:20 am

Meeting point is beyond the ticket barrier at Streatham Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 25986 75104
Nearest postcode:
SW18 1SU
what3words:
seat.camps.panic
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Wandsworth Town Station

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