Coulsdon and Woodcote Circular Walk
Hiking Route
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A circular walk from Coulsdon, taking in the Woodcote area of Wallington, Purley and the wooded Downs.
moderate
Distance 17.6 km
4:11 h
295 m
295 m
159 m
66 m
The route starts at Coulsdon South Stationk initially with with a section of the London Outer Orbital Path that climbs up from Couldson.
It than takes in Oaks Park the Woodcote area Wallington, and Roundshaw (the site of London's first airport. A downhill path leads to Purley - busy and pollluted but with the option of leaving early via the its station there. After that, small roads and paths take you through woodlands, across a golf course and through recreational areas, to the Downs south of Coulsdon. There are excellent views while one finishes the day with a downhill stroll to Coulsdon South Station.
11 miles with ascents and descents on the North Downs with a visit to the original London Airport site.
Alternative starting or finishing points include Purley Station.
It than takes in Oaks Park the Woodcote area Wallington, and Roundshaw (the site of London's first airport. A downhill path leads to Purley - busy and pollluted but with the option of leaving early via the its station there. After that, small roads and paths take you through woodlands, across a golf course and through recreational areas, to the Downs south of Coulsdon. There are excellent views while one finishes the day with a downhill stroll to Coulsdon South Station.
11 miles with ascents and descents on the North Downs with a visit to the original London Airport site.
Alternative starting or finishing points include Purley Station.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
159 m
Lowest point
66 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
TQ 29854 59062
DD
51.315865, -0.138108
DMS
51°18'57.1"N 0°08'17.2"W
UTM
30U 699433 5688840
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Coordinates
OS Grid
TQ 29854 59062
DD
51.315865, -0.138108
DMS
51°18'57.1"N 0°08'17.2"W
UTM
30U 699433 5688840
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
17.6 km
Duration
4:11 h
Ascent
295 m
Descent
295 m
Highest point
159 m
Lowest point
66 m
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