South Bank Group
Our Walks Calendar this Month
These walks are designed for members; however, we always welcome new members and if you wish to try out one or two of these walks before joining please contact the leader (click on their name to send an email) additional details such as train times and Map References are included in the group's programme of walks. If for any reason you're unable to get contact the leader of a walk listed below, then you can always get in touch with Mike Biggs (020 7274 1853), John Pestle (07852 132447) or Margaret Wasdell (020 8516 4575) for more details.
Sunday 26 Oct
CANARY WHARF TO GREENWICH – 5 miles
Planned to coincide with the London Film Festival the walk will take in sites around Canary Wharf, the Isle of Dogs and Greenwich which have featured in major films.
Leader: Margaret Wasdell (020 8516 4575)
LOUGHTON TO EPPING – 7 miles
An autumn ramble through Epping Forest , Moderate pace.
Lunch stop (towards end of walk) Forest Gate Inn, Bell Common
Leader: John Archer (020 8789 3064)
GREENWICH TO CRYSTAL PALACE – 10 miles
A walk at a moderate pace following the Green London Way through parks in Lewisham, Ladywell, Honor Oak and Dulwich Woods, with some road walking. Drop out point at Horniman’s Museum after 6½ miles. Cafė/picnic lunch at Horniman’s Museum.
Leader: Barbara Nicholas (020 8299 2435)
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TO CAMDEN TOWN – 10 miles
First stage of the Syd Barrett Walk [London to Cambridge] a tribute to the late Pink Floyd frontman. The story goes that he left London and walked to Cambridge and so will we…. Moderate pace via Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, Portobello Road and the Grand Union Canal.
Plenty of lunch possibilities and probably stopping for refreshment on the Portobello Road.
Leader: John Pestle (07852 132447)
BLACKHEATH TO GREENWICH – 3 miles
A walk exploring the features of Greenwich Park. Arriving in Greenwich, we hope to pay a visit to the spectacular Painted Hall (free admission), painted by Thornhill between 1707-26. For notes on this walk (written by Mike), see http://innerlondonramblers.org.uk/walk-blackheath.html
Leader: Mike Biggs (020 7274 1853)
SHOREHAM AND OTFORD CIRCULAR – 6½ miles
A pleasant, easy-paced walk through Shoreham, then up into Meenfield and Pilot Woods, descending into Otford for a picnic or pub lunch. After viewing the palace remains, we return along the Darent valley to Shoreham.
Leader: Judith Robertson (020 8516 1171)
DORKING CIRCULAR – 10 miles
Moderate-to-fast pace walk. We walk west through vineyards, with one gentle climb, then continue along the wooded slopes of the North Downs before descending to the Wotton Hatch pub on the A25 for lunch. Return to Dorking from the south.
Leader: Paul Tymkow (020 8663 6415)
PECKHAM RYE TO DULWICH – 7½ miles
Moderate walk through South Bank’s own parkland and open spaces. From Peckham Rye, through the historic Nunhead Cemetery, via One Tree Hill to Horniman Gardens, where we shall have a café or picnic lunch. Then via Dulwich Woods, to Belair and Dulwich Park. (Return from either North or West Dulwich Station)
Leader: Margaret Wasdell (020 8516 4575)
LEATHERHEAD TO DORKING – 17 miles
A fast-paced appreciation of the North Downs and Mole Valley. witha 5-minute break every hour. Drop out possible at lunchtime after 10 miles (make your own way from Box Hill to Box Hill and Westhumble Station). Picnic lunch 45 minutes; tea stop daylight permitting. Riverside paths, woodland tracks, North Downs, ancient woodlands, views over the Weald.
Joint walk with Hampstead Group.
Leader: Clare Kirkbride (020 7828 6425)
KENNINGTON CIRCULAR – 6 miles
Moderately paced city walk with no hills visiting Kennington Park, Burgess Park and following the route of the Grand Surrey Canal. Pub/café lunch at the Kentish Drover or Pulse Café, Peckham, or bring a picnic.
Leader: Denis Brooks (020 8675 2150)
KENLEY TO NEW ADDINGTON – 8 miles
Walk through Riddlesdown, Hamsey Green and Farleigh at a moderate pace over undulating terrain; some steepish ascents. Pub lunch at the White Bear, Fickleshole.
Leader: Margaret Bookless (020 8771 5428)
ROTHERHITHE CIRCULAR – 4 miles
An exploration of Rotherhithe Village, the Thames and the old Surrey Docks area. Notes for this walk (written by Mike) can be found at
http://innerlondonramblers.org.uk/walk-rotherhithe.html
Leader: Mike Biggs (020 7274 1853)
WIMBLEDON COMMON – 6¼ miles
At an easy pace, we explore the open spaces of Wimbledon Common and Putney Heath. Can be muddy in winter!
Leader: Judith Robertson (020 8516 1171)
CHIPSTEAD TO TATTENHAM CORNER – 12 miles
Linear walk with early elevenses at Fanny’s Farm and pub lunch (or picnic) at the Sportsman, Mogador.
Leaders: Roger and Sue Sugden (020 8770 1471)
SOUTH ISLINGTON CIRCULAR – 2 miles
An evening walk in Islington during which our esteemed leader will talk about the radical heritage of South Islington and, in particular, explain the dominant political forces of the late 20th century. Soviet Communism and the American conception of freedom were invented in Islington pubs, and necessarily we will have to visit some of them.
Leader: Phil Marson (020 7620 0679)
WIMBLEDON PARK TO CRYSTAL PALACE – 10 miles
First stage of 7 walks following the Capital Ring around London.
A moderately paced walk, with some road walking, crossing the commons in Wandsworth, Tooting Bec and Streatham, where we’ll stop for a picnic or café lunch. Then we’ll walk on to Crystal Palace via Norwood Grove and Biggin Wood.
Leader: Margaret Wasdell (020 8516 4575)
HAMPSTEAD HEATH AND HIGHGATE CIRCULAR – 6 miles
Easy walk exploring one of London’s most famous open spaces. From the Heath, we will take a diversion up to Highgate Village, returning via Kenwood House for a coffee break. Pub stop at end of walk. For notes on part of this walk (written by Mike), see:
http://innerlondonramblers.org.uk/walk-hampstead-heath.html
Leader: Mike Biggs (020 7274 1853)