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Sutton/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.

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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

Our walk starts from Richmond Station at 10:30. Leisurely terrain but fairly brisk pace. We will walk through York House Gardens to view the sea nymph statuary. Drop-off possible at Teddington Lock after 3.5 miles. Paths could be muddy so boots recommended.

Lunch will be pub (Tide End Cottage) or picnic at Teddington Lock. Booking required for pub lunch, please text Liz by 8pm on Tuesday 10 February. 

Teddington Lock Island (for picnic) was closed on recce but should be open by date of walk.

Thursday, 12 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Option to meet at Sutton Station at 09:30 to catch the 09:42 train to Clapham Junction.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26035 63826
Nearest postcode:
SM1 1JA
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Sutton Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 18086 75156
Nearest postcode:
TW9 2ND
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Start time:
10:30 am

Richmond 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