Walking Events in Croydon

Walking Events in Croydon

Croydon Council, in partnership with local organisations, provide a range of walking opportunities for residents and visitors. The program of walks are published twice yearly in the 'Walk Croydon' leaflet.

Guided Wildlife Walks - Into the Great Green Yonder
These walks have been available for some time now. They are suitable for most people as the pace is generally easy, but paths can be uneven, muddy at times and hilly in places. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Dogs on a lead are welcome. All the walks are lead by experienced Countryside Wardens, Park Officers, or Group volunteers.

Monday 2nd January 2012 - Get Blown Along the Riddlesdown Ridge: Follow in the steps of our ancestors across chalk grassland with distant vistas and the wind in our faces. Meet Marion, volunteer with the Downlands Project, at 10.30am in the Riddlesdown Common car park, at the top end of Riddlesdown Road. Some steep slopes. Bus 412.

Tuesday 10th January 2012 - Winter Birds at South Norwood Country Park: Meet the Countryside Warden at 10.00am by the visitor centre in the park for this 2-3 hour walk. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them.

Sunday 22nd January 2012 - Happy Valley and Farthing Downs Nature Trail: The Happy Valley warden will lead a 1.5 hour walk on the historic Farthing Downs section of the nature trail. Meet at 2.00pm in the Farthing Downs car park, Ditches Lane, Coulsdon.

Tuesday 14th February 2012 - Historic Wandle: Join the countryside warden for a 4 hour walk along the Wandle Trail towards Beddington Park and back. Learn about the river's wildlife and history. Meet at 10.00am by the Mill Lane entrance to Waddon Ponds. Bring a snack and a flask for a mid-walk break. Please call 0208 6565947 for more information.

For further information about these wildlife walks contact the Community Partnership officer, Community Services.
Telephone: 020 8726 6000 extension 64952 or email: biodiversity@croydon.gov.uk

Health Walks
These walks are really designed for beginners; people who would like to try walking as a way of improving fitness or developing a more healthy lifestyle. Walking with a group of like minded people is an ideal way to improve confidence, retain commitment and enjoy the countryside.
For further information about the Health Walks contact Active Lifestyles on 020 8726 6900 or email sports@croydon.gov.uk

Contact details for other organisations who arrange walks in the Croydon area are given below:

The Croydon HF Rambling Club
Telephone: 020 8680 3425 www.croydonhframblingclub.org.uk

The Croydon Ramblers
Telephone: 017372 42066 www.croydonramblers.co.uk

The information given above is taken from Croydon Council publications. Walking Pages Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any errors, changes or cancellations. Always check event details before making travel plans.

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