TOOTING COMMON to BATTERSEA PARK

Richmond Group

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Overview

Leisurely linear walk through the grassy plains and tree-lined ponds of Tooting Common, pausing for a picnic lunch at Wandsworth Common. Onward to Falcon Park, Battersea Park, Albert Bridge and the Peace Pagoda finishing at Battersea Park Station. The walk includes a search for one of ‘London’s Lost Rivers’. Finish 15.30

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 28531 73131
Nearest postcode:: SW12 9SJ
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Balham Station (Clapham Jct.10.48, Balham 10.53; Northern Line)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 28730 77064
Nearest postcode:: SW11 8NE
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Battersea Park Railway Station

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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