12:20pm Monday 18th January 2010
By Harry Miller
Walkers in the borough are being encouraged to get out on one of Croydon’s many walks.
On January 30 and 31, Transport for London (TfL) is sponsoring the Winter Wanders, a weekend of free walks organised by Walk London.
The walks will take place on London’s Strategic Walk Network. The 350-mile network is one of the initiatives promoted by TfL to help London become one of the most walking-friendly cities in Europe by 2012. Croydon is one of the areas featured in the guide that stretches from Coulsdon south to Ewell.
Participants will be able to see the source of the Hogsmill River at Bourne Hall Park, Ewell, as well as the commercial lavender field at Warren Farm.
Walk leader, Suzanne Swann, said: “The terrain covered within these seven miles is so varied.
“Yes, there is some pavement walking but we also cross fields, climb a few styles, cross a golf course, go through three parks and cross a woodland area.
“History abounds – the first passenger railway line, Nonsuch Palace, Ewell Castle, a firework explosion and much more. So come and join us.”
All walks will be led by either professional Walk London or official City of London guides who will be able to provide information on the areas as the walks progress.
For more information go to walklondon.org.uk.
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