Sutton and Wandle Valley Ramblers

Crosstrail 2

These walks were all lead by Phil. This trail crossed London from SE (Tonbridge) to NW (Mill Hill Broadway).

 Date Description Travel Arrangements  Distance
 08/08/2017 CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 1. TONBRIDGE TO SEVENOAKS The first stage of a trail which will cross London from SE to NW. This stage passes Tonbridge castle, then out into the countryside of the Kentish Weald, and to Knole Deer Park. Pub/picnic Morden station at  08:45 for 08:50 train,
(or get 10:00 train from Charing Cross to Tonbridge). Return rail ticket to Tonbridge.
 9.2 miles
 22/08/2017 CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 2. SEVENOAKS TO SHOREHAM Continuing our cross London trail, heading north west. Leaving Sevenoaks via Knole Deer Park, then through the villages of Seal and Kemsing, and steeply up onto the North Downs before dropping down into the Darent Valley. Pub /picnic. Morden station at 08:55 for 09:00 train. 10:10 from Charing Cross to Sevenoaks (buy return).  7.8 miles
 05/09/2017 CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 3. SHOREHAM TO ST MARY CRAY The 3rd stage of our cross London trail. Along the Darent valley, past Lullingstone Castle then up onto the North Downs to Crockenhill village and descend into the Cray Valley. The London suburbs! Victoria station (near to ticket office) at 10:10 (for 10:22 train). FP holders buy single to Shoreham.  9.4 miles
 10/10/2017 CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 4. ST MARY CRAY TO ELTHAM Our cross London trail now passes through the
outer burbs, making use of the many green spaces along the way. Pub /picnic
Victoria station (near to ticket office) at 10:20 for the 10:34. All travel is within FP zones.  7.7 miles
 07/11/2017 CROSSTRAIL 2 STAGE 5. ELTHAM TO BERMONDSEY Continuing our trail through London, passing through the inner suburbs, including Blackheath, Greenwich and Deptford. Combines open spaces and suburban streets. Pub/picnic. All travel is within Freedom Pass area. Victoria Station, near barrier to platform 4 at
10:00 (for 10: 09 train).
 8.2 miles
 23/01/2018 CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 6. BERMONDSEY TO HAMPSTEAD HEATH Across Tower Bridge, round fringes of the City, through Georgian Islington, Highbury and Tufnell Park. Pub only.  Morden Station at 09:50 for 09:59 train. All travel within Fr Pass area.  9.5 miles
 20/02/2018  CROSSTRAIL 2. STAGE 7. HAMPSTEAD HEATH TO MILL HILL BROADWAY The final leg of our cross London trail. Walking across Hampstead Heath, and through Hampstead Garden Suburb, we then walk through parks, suburban streets, playing fields and a disused railway. Pub/picnic. Morden Tube Station at 09:40 (for 09:47 train). All travel within
Freedom Pass area.
 8.9 miles

 

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