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Saturday 7th June

Guided walk from Croydon to Wandsworth or from Wandsworth to Croydon with the Ramblers

9.30am Join the Ramblers Association for a walk which goes at an easy pace and is suitable for everyone, including families. Take the day to cover the whole length of the river - 11.4 miles.

For a shorter walk, you can head either north or south, from any of the points and at any of the times shown below. For lunch, we will stop at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided. For details: John and Rosemary 020 8789 3064.

Morden Hall Park near the Snuff Mill

Nature walk for two hours around the Park

10am-12 noon Led by Tony Drakeford, well-known naturalist and author of ‘River Wandle Wildlife Guide’. Meet at Morden Cottage, near the Snuff Mill.

Cyclists and walkers meet in the Rose Garden

11am-2pm All the cycle rides and walks will either stop or pass through Morden Hall Park. Drinks will be provided. Bring a picnic or eat at one of two cafés.

Sunday 8th June

Guided Walk from source to mouth: wildlife walk for birds, dragonflies and butterflies

9.30am Carshalton Ponds (War Memorial)
11am Mill Green (Goat Bridge)
12.30pm Morden Hall Park (Snuff Mill)
2pm Wandle Park (entrance on High Street)
3.30pm Earlsfield Station
5pm Mouth
Led by Derek Coleman (volunteer with the London Wildlife Trust)

Wandle Spring Walk

10.35am Join us for a leisurely two hour stroll along the Wandle including a visit to Wilderness Island, Carew Manor Wetland and the Beddingon Park café. Start at Carshalton Station; finish at Carshalton Ponds. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton & Wandle Valley Ramblers Association.

Family Trail and Quiz

2pm Join us for a gentle walk around Beddington Park and take part in a fun quiz about what you can see around you. All ages welcome. Starts at Beddington Park café, access via Church Road, off Croydon Road. Duration approximately 1 hour. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Beddington Park Friday Health Walks.

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June 2008
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	Walks Saturday 7th June Guided walk from Croydon to Wandsworth or from Wandsworth to Croydon with the Ramblers 9.30am Join the Ramblers Association for a walk which goes at an easy pace and is suitable for everyone, including families. Take the day to cover the whole length of the river - 11.4 miles. For a shorter walk, you can head either north or south, from any of the points and at any of the times shown below. For lunch, we will stop at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided. For details: John and Rosemary 020 8789 3064. Sponsored Walk with St George's Hospital Charity 9.30am Wandsworth Town station. A team from St George's in Tooting will wend their way along the Wandle to raise money for St George's Hospital Charity. Join our sponsored walk to the Rose Garden area at Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the Rose Garden cafe. All money raised will go towards enhancing the environment at St George's. All ages and abilities welcome! For information and sponsorship forms tel: 020 8725 4917 or email giving@stgeorges.nhs.uk Morden Hall Park near the Snuff Mill Nature walk for two hours around the Park 10am-12 noon Led by Tony Drakeford, well-known naturalist and author of ‘River Wandle Wildlife Guide’. Meet at Morden Cottage, near the Snuff Mill. Cyclists and walkers meet in the Rose Garden 11am-2pm All the cycle rides and walks will either stop or pass through Morden Hall Park. Drinks will be provided. Bring a picnic or eat at one of two cafés. Sunday 8th June Guided Walk from source to mouth: wildlife walk for birds, dragonflies and butterflies 9.30am Carshalton Ponds (War Memorial) 11am Mill Green (Goat Bridge) 12.30pm Morden Hall Park (Snuff Mill) 2pm Wandle Park (entrance on High Street) 3.30pm Earlsfield Station 5pm Mouth Led by Derek Coleman (volunteer with the London Wildlife Trust) Wandle Spring Walk 10.35am Join us for a leisurely two hour stroll along the Wandle including a visit to Wilderness Island, Carew Manor Wetland and the Beddingon Park café. Start at Carshalton Station; finish at Carshalton Ponds. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton & Wandle Valley Ramblers Association. Family Trail and Quiz 2pm Join us for a gentle walk around Beddington Park and take part in a fun quiz about what you can see around you. All ages welcome. Starts at Beddington Park café, access via Church Road, off Croydon Road. Duration approximately 1 hour. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Beddington Park Friday Health Walks.