Walks

Saturday 6th June

St George’s Hospital Charity’s Sponsored Walk

9.30am from Wandsworth Town Station. A team from St George’s wend their way along the Wandle on a sponsored 11.4 mile walk, stopping for lunch at Morden Hall Park, then continuing to Wandle Park Tram Stop. All money raised will go to enhancing the environment at St George’s Hospital. All ages and abilities welcome! Details and sponsorship forms: Sarah Hart 0208 725 4916, giving@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Join the Ramblers for an easy pace walk

9.30am Suitable for everyone. Take the day to cover the 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. Stop for lunch at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided.
Details: John 0208 789 3064

River Wildlife Walk through Wandsworth

2pm Walk the Wandle through Wandsworth town centre to find out more about the wildlife that uses the river and where it lives! Two hour walk. Start at The Spit (where the Wandle meets the Thames).
Leader Valerie Selby, Wandsworth Biodiversity Officer

Morden Hall Park National Trust

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

Search out the elusive Hornet Clearwing Moth

8 -10am Meet at Dale Park, entrance off Dale Park Avenue, Carshalton. Led by Derek Coleman from the Sutton Group of the London Wildlife Trust. For further details call 020 8770 4297.

Guided Walk around Wetlands and Nature Reserves

10.40am Visit four Wandle wetlands/nature reserves, including the National Trust-owned Watermeads. Length 3-4 miles; easy walking. Meet at Mitcham Junction Station (bus stop on bridge). Finish at Morden Hall Park. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton and Wandle Valley Ramblers. For further details 07944 833605.

Trees Along the Wandle

11am-1.30pm Join the London Borough of Sutton’s Tree Officer and Tree Warden to identify and discuss trees along the Wandle. The walk will go to Watercress Park. Refreshments at Honeywood Museum by the Ponds. Start at the Leoni Bridge in Grove Park by the Carshalton Ponds.
Ben Morris/Maggie Toms 0208 770 5070.

Guided walks around Spencer Road Wetland

11am and 12noon Meet at Spencer Road Wetland entrance at junction of Spencer Road and Wood Street, Hackbridge. Led by members of Sutton Group of the London Wildlife Trust. For further details 020 8770 4297.

Fun walk and quiz around Beddington Park.

3pm All ages welcome. Start from St Mary’s Church. 1-2 miles; easy; circular. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton and Merton Healthy Walks. For further details 07944 833605

Guided walk with The Ramblers from Croydon to Wandsworth

9.30am For starting point and schedule see details in the Wandsworth Ramblers Walk.
Leader Peter 020 8641 4339.

Sunday 7th June

Guided walks around Wilderness Island

11am and 12noon Meet at junction of Mill Lane and Strawberry Lane, Carshalton. Led by members of the Sutton Group of London Wildlife Trust. Contact 020 8770 4297.

Trees Along the Wandle

11am-1.30pm Join the LB Sutton’s Tree Officer and Tree Warden to identify and discuss trees along the Wandle. The walk will go to Watercress Park. Refreshments at Honeywood Museum by the Ponds. Start at the Leoni Bridge in Grove Park by the Carshalton Ponds. Ben Morris/Maggie Toms 0208 770 5070.

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June 2010
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	Walks Saturday 6th June St George’s Hospital Charity’s Sponsored Walk 9.30am from Wandsworth Town Station. A team from St George’s wend their way along the Wandle on a sponsored 11.4 mile walk, stopping for lunch at Morden Hall Park, then continuing to Wandle Park Tram Stop. All money raised will go to enhancing the environment at St George’s Hospital. All ages and abilities welcome! Details and sponsorship forms: Sarah Hart 0208 725 4916, giving@stgeorges.nhs.uk Join the Ramblers for an easy pace walk 9.30am Suitable for everyone. Take the day to cover the 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. Stop for lunch at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided. Details: John 0208 789 3064 River Wildlife Walk through Wandsworth 2pm Walk the Wandle through Wandsworth town centre to find out more about the wildlife that uses the river and where it lives! Two hour walk. Start at The Spit (where the Wandle meets the Thames). Leader Valerie Selby, Wandsworth Biodiversity Officer Morden Hall Park National Trust 10am-12 noon Nature Walk around the Park Led by Tony Drakeford, well-known naturalist and author of the ‘River Wandle Wildlife Guide’. Meet at Morden Cottage near the Snuff Mill. Search out the elusive Hornet Clearwing Moth 8 -10am Meet at Dale Park, entrance off Dale Park Avenue, Carshalton. Led by Derek Coleman from the Sutton Group of the London Wildlife Trust. For further details call 020 8770 4297. Guided Walk around Wetlands and Nature Reserves 10.40am Visit four Wandle wetlands/nature reserves, including the National Trust-owned Watermeads. Length 3-4 miles; easy walking. Meet at Mitcham Junction Station (bus stop on bridge). Finish at Morden Hall Park. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton and Wandle Valley Ramblers. For further details 07944 833605. Trees Along the Wandle 11am-1.30pm Join the London Borough of Sutton’s Tree Officer and Tree Warden to identify and discuss trees along the Wandle. The walk will go to Watercress Park. Refreshments at Honeywood Museum by the Ponds. Start at the Leoni Bridge in Grove Park by the Carshalton Ponds. Ben Morris/Maggie Toms 0208 770 5070. Guided walks around Spencer Road Wetland 11am and 12noon Meet at Spencer Road Wetland entrance at junction of Spencer Road and Wood Street, Hackbridge. Led by members of Sutton Group of the London Wildlife Trust. For further details 020 8770 4297. Fun walk and quiz around Beddington Park. 3pm All ages welcome. Start from St Mary’s Church. 1-2 miles; easy; circular. Led by Melanie Nunzet, Sutton and Merton Healthy Walks. For further details 07944 833605 Guided walk with The Ramblers from Croydon to Wandsworth 9.30am For starting point and schedule see details in the Wandsworth Ramblers Walk. Leader Peter 020 8641 4339. Sunday 7th June Guided walks around Wilderness Island 11am and 12noon Meet at junction of Mill Lane and Strawberry Lane, Carshalton. Led by members of the Sutton Group of London Wildlife Trust. Contact 020 8770 4297. Trees Along the Wandle 11am-1.30pm Join the LB Sutton’s Tree Officer and Tree Warden to identify and discuss trees along the Wandle. The walk will go to Watercress Park. Refreshments at Honeywood Museum by the Ponds. Start at the Leoni Bridge in Grove Park by the Carshalton Ponds. Ben Morris/Maggie Toms 0208 770 5070.