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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.

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 taking in the history and some industry of the Thames Docks, old ship building areas, local pubs. Then finally to London’s only salt marsh. A new members walk

There are various drop-off points, including Wapping station, Canary Wharf riverboat service, Island Gardens, East India.
We will stop at the historic Prospect of Whitby pub for a morning drink.
Pub lunch only.

 

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:50 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26060 63871
Nearest postcode:
SM1 4FR
what3words:
plants.tanks.voter
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Sutton Station for 09:42 to Victoria then tube to Tower Hill

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33579 80736
Nearest postcode:
EC3N 4DJ
what3words:
sends.lively.wonderfully
Start time:
10:50 am

If you are meeting us at the walk start, exit Tower Hill station. Go UP a nearby short flight of stairs in the direction of the Tower, to a large sundial. Meet as there at 10:50

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 39460 81361
Nearest postcode:
E16 1EJ
what3words:
decent.jazz.slower
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Canning 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