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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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
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Overview

THIS WALK REQUIRES BOOKING VIA MEETUP - https://www.meetup.com/metropolitan-walkers/events/298285013/

Are you interested in a shorter walk while we’re against the clock in winter? Then join us for a walk around intriguing sights (with clocks) in South London including Bethlem Royal Hospital (famous for being England’s first asylum in 1247 and now a mental health hospital based in 200 acres of green space), Kelsey Park, Beckenham Place Park (Lewisham's largest green space) and Kent County Cricket Ground. We will stop for lunch and a toilet stop in Beckenham Place Park. There is a cafe but you may wish to bring a packed lunch as there is often a queue. We will finish at Clock House station.

Terrain: Urban, parks

Travel: Take 10:22 train from London Charing Cross (10:25 London Waterloo East, 10:30 London Bridge), arr. Eden Park 10:56.

Optional: Please join us for a drink in the Three Hounds beer café and bottle shop at the end.

Saturday, 13 January 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
106.7m / 350ft
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 37420 67527
Nearest postcode:
BR3 3HQ
what3words:
punch.agents.curving
Start time:
11:00 am

Eden Park Station (Zone 5)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 36384 69562
Nearest postcode:
BR3 4LS
what3words:
bland.stable.plates
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm

Clock House Station (Zone 4)

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