Route Section

Capital Ring

Section 5 (Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park)

Description:

Easy walking across commons and through pleasant residential parts of south London, with much of interest. Soon after the start a green dome ahead turns out to be Streatham Pumping Station. Tarmac paths lead across Tooting Bec Common, passing the Lido and ponds. At Wandsworth Common the route goes cheekily through the station ticket office, and boardwalks allow close inspection of pondlife. After hurrying past the brooding brown hulk of Wandsworth Prison, you follow a long straight road beside Wandsworth Cemetery. The Wandle Trail is crossed at Earlsfield station, then after Durnsford Road Recreation Ground comes Wimbledon Mosque with its green cupolas.

Boroughs which the route passes through:

Lambeth
Merton
Wandsworth

Distance:

5.5 miles ( 8.9 km)

Start:

Streatham High Road (GR 302-710)

Finish:

Wimbledon Park station (GR 253-721)

Recommended direction:

Southeast to northwest

Terrain and surface:

Entirely level on tarmac paths or pavements but one footbridge with steep steps. No stiles. 7.0km (4.4ml) beside roads

Signage:

Complete both ways. The logo is 'Big Ben' and text 'Capital Ring' in blue and green on white background.

Refreshments and toilets:

Pubs at Streatham, Balham, Wandsworth Common, Earlsfield and Wimbledon Park. Cafes at Streatham, Tooting Bec Common, Balham, Earslfield and Wimbledon Park. Public toilets at Streatham Common, Balham and Earlsfield

Public transport and breakpoints:

Rail: Streatham, Streatham Common, Balham, Wandsworth Common, Earlsfield
Tube: Wimbledon Park
Buses: at stations above and at Tooting Bec Road, Bedford Hill and Trinity Road

Links with other walks:

Wandle Trail

Map required:

Explorer 161

Principal promoters:

London Walking Forum, LB Lambeth, LB Wandsworth, LB Merton

Access information:

The entire section uses level pavements or tarmac paths, apart from a footbridge with steps soon after the start off Estreham Road. This can be avoided by going north along Streatham High Road past Streatham station and left along Gleneagle Road to join the route in Conyers Road by Streatham Pumping Station.

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