Hullo Sydenham,
I hope you don't mind me popping in with news of a walk that I think many would enjoy.
On Saturday 31st January 'Walk London' invites all from Sydenham to a leisurely taster of the Green Chain Walks forthcoming extension from Nunhead to Crystal Palace. Generally it follows the disused railway line but diverts to make the most of local landscape, views and, places of interest.
The walk is free of charge, starts at 11am outside Nunhead railway station and, is 6.5 miles long. Of course, you may break-off at any time. There are some steep slopes and muddy sections.
We'll visit Nunhead Cemetery, One Tree Hill, The Walter Segal houses, Horniman Gardens, Sydenham Hill Woods nature reserve, the site of Upper Sydenham station and, Crystal Palace Park. We conclude at the Café near the Park's Penge Gate. The walk should take 3 or 4 hours and the Walk Leader will give a brief historical commentaries. Experts are welcome to correct him! You can see the route on the web at...
<http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2377192>
The Walk Leader welcomes requests for further details via... ianbull AT btinternet DOT com. Many other walks that weekend, including some in Beckenham, are detailed at...
<http://walklondon.org.uk/our_led_walks_forthcoming.asp>
This lovely walk is truly interesting throughout and all are more than welcome. Definitely a case of 'the more the merrier'. It should make for a really nice day!
Walk London is a joint body of all the London Boroughs and The City of London. It is funded by Transport for London.