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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

A well-marked trail through undulating parks and woodlands, with the more urban sections navigated by footpaths between houses.  

The two named trails meet in Littleheath Woods and continue through Selsdon Wood before diverging.  

 After lunch, a bridle path and a footpath take us most of the way to Whyteleafe Station.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Train:  East Croydon Station (Zone 5); frequent services from London Bridge and Victoria. Return from Whyteleafe Station (Zone 6); trains to London Bridge every half hour.  If travelling to Victoria you can leave the walk a few minutes earlier at Upper Warlingham.  

Lunch:   after a short distance on London Loop, we detour to Farleigh Common for a lunch stop (no benches) with nearby pub for toilets and drinks.

Toilets: no amenities in the morning so use toilets on the train or at East Croydon Station.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 32861 65720
Nearest postcode:
CR0 1LF
what3words:
pill.wool.hush
Start time:
10:30 am

East Croydon Station. Go up the ramp at the end of the platform, and meet in the Ticket Hall opposite Platform 4.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 33846 58518
Nearest postcode:
CR3 0XB
what3words:
relay.bronze.twins
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Whyteleafe 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