A WANDER OVER BANSTEAD HEATH

Sutton and Wandle Valley Group

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Tony & Pam

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Overview

Our walk starts from 420 bus stop opposite Tadworth Station at 11:15. From there (after a possible coffee-purchasing stop) we'll head off towards Banstead Heath, via Walton on the Hill. Lunch will be at The Sportsman before returning to Tadworth, taking in different views of the Heath. Picnic spot opposite the pub. Please text leaders by 18:00 Monday 6th October to book for pub lunch.

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Meeting time:: 10:40 am
Start time:: 11:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 11:59 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 26028 63784
Nearest postcode:: SM2 5AE
what3words:: fats.target.boot

Meeting time:: 10:40 am

Sutton Station Bus Stop O for the 10:50 420 bus (Leaders will board the bus at Sutton Cancer Hub)

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 23146 56148
Nearest postcode:: KT20 5UJ
what3words:: knots.cove.best

Start time:: 11:15 am

420 bus stop opposite Tadworth Station

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